Erebuni-Yerevan City Day

Erebuni-Yerevan

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Cultural & TraditionalYerevan
Dates11 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsCommemorating a documented founding date of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AMD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Erebuni-Yerevan City Day in Yerevan

A free two-day autumn celebration marking Yerevan's founding as Erebuni fortress in 782 BC by King Argishti I, spanning Erebuni Fortress tours, a Republic Square concert with fireworks, Aznavour Square pop shows and Cascade Complex jazz performances. Its free, multi-venue format ensures genuinely universal public access to Yerevan's most significant civic anniversary.

Erebuni-Yerevan City Day marks the founding of Yerevan through one of the oldest continuously documented city histories in the world, commemorating the establishment of the Erebuni fortress in 782 BC by King Argishti I of the ancient kingdom of Urartu on the hill known today as Arin Berd, a foundation date that makes Yerevan itself older than Rome.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Commemorating a documented founding date of 782 BC, making Yerevan older than Rome, Erebuni-Yerevan City Day connects a genuinely ancient archaeological history to a modern citywide celebration spread deliberately across multiple distinct venues, from fortress tours to jazz at the Cascade Complex, giving the anniversary a scope matching its historical significance

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The mystery stays covered

That combination of documented ancient founding, free universal access and genre-specific programming spread across multiple distinct civic landmarks gives Erebuni-Yerevan City Day a scale and historical seriousness that distinguishes it clearly from typical municipal anniversary celebrations held in other capital cities

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

First officially celebrated in October 1968 to mark Yerevan's 1750th anniversary

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Erebuni-Yerevan City Day has continued annually since

The sacred route

Living ritual

maintaining its multi-venue format spanning fortress tours

The local code

Living ritual

Republic Square festivities and genre-specific programming at Aznavour Square and the Cascade Complex

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

11 October 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to a full day and evening of outdoor citywide celebration; layers for cooler autumn evenings.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Erebuni-Yerevan City Day; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Yerevan you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

AMD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.18 N, 44.50 EOpen in Google Maps

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Nearest airportEVN — Zvartnots
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Yerevan you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Yerevan via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Yerevan, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suited to a full day and evening of outdoor citywide celebration; layers for cooler autumn evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Armenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Erebuni-Yerevan City Day?

Erebuni-Yerevan City Day is listed for 11 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Erebuni-Yerevan City Day take place?

The festival is listed in Yerevan, Armenia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yerevan, Yerevan, Armenia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLyerevan.am
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates11 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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