Big Cartoon Festival

Большой фестиваль мультфильмов

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Arts & CultureMoscow
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat distinguishes the Big Cartoon Festival
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Big Cartoon Festival in Moscow

The Big Cartoon Festival is Russia's largest annual animation festival, running in Moscow since 2007 and screening more than 300 selected works over twelve days. Its 2025 edition ran late October into November, with the 20th anniversary edition planned for October 23 through November 2, 2026.

Russian animation carries a distinct international reputation, built over decades by the Soviet-era Soyuzmultfilm studio and the individual animators who worked within and after that system, producing a body of work respected well beyond Russia's borders for its craft and visual imagination.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes the Big Cartoon Festival is its position as a genuine international competition festival rather than a curated retrospective: it receives more than a thousand animated film submissions annually from around the world between March and June, whittled down to a competition program screened publicly each autumn

02

The mystery stays covered

Spanning twelve days across multiple art-house and cinema venues in Moscow, it balances the international competition selection with Russian feature-film premieres, giving domestic animation studios a flagship platform alongside global entries

03

The city starts moving

The festival's continuity since 2007, with a 20th anniversary edition planned for 2026, makes it one of the more established fixtures in Russia's film-festival calendar, sustained specifically around animation rather than live-action cinema

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival continues Russia's strong animation tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

rooted in the Soviet-era Soyuzmultfilm studio system that produced internationally recognized animated films for decades

The sacred route

Living ritual

providing a contemporary showcase where that heritage sits alongside new domestic and international animated work

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Big Cartoon Festival, plan transport around the exact Moscow venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual cinema-going attire is appropriate throughout, since the festival consists primarily of indoor theater screenings across its twelve-day run in late October and early November, when...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Big Cartoon Festival, stay near the part of Moscow you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map55.75 N, 37.62 EOpen in Google Maps

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Nearest airportSVO — Sheremetyevo
TransportFor Big Cartoon Festival, plan transport around the exact Moscow venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Big Cartoon Festival, stay near the part of Moscow you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Big Cartoon Festival?

Big Cartoon Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Big Cartoon Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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