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The capital has launched a new season of the "Music in the Metro" project—one of the largest cultural formats integrated into the city's transportation system. Artists from various genres are once again performing for passengers at metro stations, the Moscow Central Diameters (MCD), and other public transportation facilities.
Today, the project brings together over 400 musicians—vocalists, instrumentalists, and ensembles. Both emerging performers and established artists can be heard at the "Music in the Metro" venues. This year, interest in the project grew significantly: over two thousand applications were submitted—a third more than last season. As usual, participants were selected by a professional jury based on in-person auditions.
Over the years, the project has come a long way: while the first season featured around 30 musicians and performances took place at just three venues, today concerts are held at 40 locations. These include metro stations, including the Big Circle Line, MCD facilities, the Moscow Transport Pavilion, the Severnye Vorota International Bus Station, and, during the warmer months, the Northern and Southern River Terminals.
Last year, the project became a key location in the large-scale celebratory program celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Moscow Metro, attracting the attention of renowned performers. In 2026, when "Music in the Metro" turns 10, passengers will also be treated to special concerts by popular musicians.
At the same time, the "Art in the Metro" project is developing in the capital, bringing together artists, sculptors, and illustrators. Since 2024, more than 300 artists have participated. Eleven spaces at metro stations are available, and a permanent exhibition space has been opened in the passageway between Sokolniki stations on the Big Circle and Sokolnicheskaya lines.
"The 'Music in the Metro' project has grown from 30 participants in the first season to over 400 musicians today, and the number of venues has increased more than 13-fold. At the request of Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, the capital's transport complex continues to develop creative initiatives in the city's infrastructure," noted Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry.