the dmas tour

• Moscow concerts Moscow concerts Moscow concerts See all Moscow concerts ( Change location ) Today · Next 7 days · Next 30 days
• Most popular artists worldwide
• Trending artists worldwide

• Tourbox for artists

Search for events or artists

• Sign up Log in

• Get the app
• Moscow concerts
• Change location
• Popular Artists
• Live streams
• Deutsch Português
• Popular artists

DMA'S  

• On tour: yes

134,835 fans get concert alerts for this artist.

Join Songkick to track DMA'S and get concert alerts when they play near you.

Upcoming concerts (6)

Groovin the Moo

Similar artists with upcoming concerts

Tours most with, live reviews.

These young lads from down under played a fantastic short set of their new ep at the Boot n Saddle - a great venue for new Indie acts.

Loved the guitars (three) loved their enthusiasm, and their lead vocalist had a great presence with a very soulful, angsty voice.

The boys played very well and quite loud, but the music flowed beautifully as they very deftly segued from one great hit (Laced) to all of their other very soulful and rocky tunes.

These guys will make it - do not miss them!

Report as inappropriate

Saw DMAS at The Cluny Newcastle last night and they were awesome. The gig was a sell out and the band had the crowd bouncing from the get go.Deffo one of the best live bands ive seen so far this year. Cant wait to see them again. Hope my ears have recovered by then. A quick mention of the support band Lisbon. Terrific band with a huge future.

Brilliant show. Top sound and lighting and the band delivered an amazing gig. All the best tunes where included as well as Madonnas Beautiful Stranger. Highly recommended band to see if they are playing in the area. I went from Sweden to London to catch this show and it was well worth it.

If you ever have to see a band see these guys!!! Amazin night in Birmingham. Second time seeing them and didn't disappoint. From start to finish had the crowd going from songs from the new album and the previous. Tommy was definitely feeling this crowd!!

Brilliant!! Seen then a few times now, every concert is better than the last!! Good venue, good view. The lead singer has got a cracking voice!!Would recomend this band!! They must love Leeds because they always come back!! Excrelent sound!!

I saw DMA's supporting The Kooks and maybe they are better when headlining their own show, but personally I wasn't impressed. I had listened to some of their music before the gig and quite liked it but live it really wasn't good at all.

Promoted horribly... no turnout.

and, the sound guy (who I presume works for DC9) was to busy eating a sandwich and checking email to do his job. Hopefully they come back around to a bigger venue in a few years...

such a mad gig!!!! band sounded incredible live and were energetic (somewhat surprisingly) - crowd was also sick so generally a quality night. venue was pretty cool and lights were awesome as well, keen to see these guys again

Great show, totally worth going. They were great live and the band before them called bad dream were just as good. The mosh was crazy and everyone seem to be enjoying themselves.

11/10 would definitely see again

Awesome show guys. Great sound, great lighting and excellent playlist. Just wished that you had included your great cover of "Believe! And The Forum was the perfect venue, the whole crowd had a great vibe going.

Posters (86)

Past concerts

Beyond The Valley

HERE at Outernet

View all past concerts

DMA'S tour dates and tickets 2024-2025 near you

Want to see DMA'S in concert? Find information on all of DMA'S’s upcoming concerts, tour dates and ticket information for 2024-2025.

DMA'S is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 6 concerts across 1 country in 2024-2025. View all concerts.

Next 3 concerts:

• Wayville, SA, Australia
• Canberra, ACT, Australia
• Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Last concert:

Popularity ranking:

• Ice Nine Kills (2934)
• DMA'S (2935)
• Jacob Collier (2936)

Concerts played in 2024:

Touring history

Most played:

• Sydney (32)
• Melbourne (26)
• London (25)
• Brisbane (20)
• Glasgow (17)

Appears most with:

• Hermitude (24)
• CHVRCHES (22)
• Hilltop Hoods (19)
• Neon Waltz (18)
• Tkay Maidza (17)

Distance travelled:

Similar artists

• Most popular charts
• API information
• Brand guidelines
• Community guidelines
• Terms of use
• Privacy policy
• Cookies settings
• Cookies policy

Get your tour dates seen everywhere.

• But we really hope you love us.

Cancel membership

By cancelling your membership, you will no longer have access to tour announcements, presale tickets, special offers and competitions from the whole Frontier Touring family, including Chugg Entertainment, Illusive Presents & more.

Are you sure you want to cancel your membership?

Membership Cancelled

Sign up again at anytime, including during a presale.

DMA'S ‘How Many Dreams?’ Australian Tour

With their highly anticipated fourth album How Many Dreams? released Friday 31 March, multi-Platinum and critically acclaimed Sydney trio DMA’S are thrilled to announce their biggest headline tour of Australia so far – 19 huge shows this September/October 2023. The anthemic trio – comprised of Tommy O'Dell, Johnny Took and Matt Mason – will set off across the country in Spring, igniting giant singalongs and euphoric memories. The dates mark DMA'S first time taking their headline show to regional towns and cities, giving fans right across the nation the chance to witness one of Australia’s biggest and most internationally successful outfits live on stage.

Also touring

Presented by

We use cookies to improve and personalise your visit.

DMA'S Verified

Similar artists on tour, bandsintown merch.

Live Photos of DMA'S

Concerts and tour dates

Fan reviews.

About DMA'S

• Share onFacebook
• Share onTwitter
• Share onInstagram
• Share onYouTube
• Share onSubscribe to our Newsletters

Get The Magazine

The best in culture from a cultural icon. Subscribe now for more from the authority on music, entertainment, politics and pop culture.

Newsletter Signup

The Glow Up: Inside DMA’S Triumphant Return To International Touring

Rolling stone australia speaks to johnny took of dma’s ahead of the band’s livestreamed tiktok performance.

Mclean Stephenson*

This Sunday at 7pm AEDT, DMA’S ( @dmasmusic ) will take a break from their international touring to livestream a special performance on their TikTok page. Rolling Stone Australia spoke to DMA’s ahead of that performance.

DMA’S guitarist and songwriter Johnny Took is in remarkably good spirits when he pops up on our Zoom chat, despite being in the midst of a back-to-back run of live performances.

From Leeds, Took admits that the rush of live performance is something he didn’t realise he’d yearn for.

“I always thought I was a studio guy and I guess I am, a studio musician,” he says. 

“Though after coming back on the road…I talked to my partner Hayley and she said, ‘I almost write songs just to play them live’. I didn’t realise how much I needed the live thing.”

It’s the first time the beloved Sydney group have been able to tour extensively, much less internationally, since the onset of the pandemic. More notably, this U.K. tour marks the first time DMA’S have been able to tour their acclaimed third studio record, The Glow . 

The return of DMA’S to stages in the U.K. has been like a strange homecoming. The trio exists in a unique position, where they are arguably as prolific in this international market as they are at home in Australia. 

“It’s something I don’t take for granted at all,” Took says. 

“It feels surreal, to be on the other side of the world and to get that response. We’ve just done 24 dates in a month now, so when we get home, the set’s going to be tighter than ever. All the songs are gonna be really solid.”

The process of bringing that studio musician back out onto the stage has been a unique one for Took this time around. Wrapping one’s brain around a new set of largely unperformed material is one thing, but debuting it to mammoth audiences completely sober is another hurdle to clear.

This U.K. tour has been the first run of shows Took has undertaken since quitting alcohol and as he describes, the experience has shown him a lot about the human body’s resilience.

“I tell you what, that’s one thing for me that’s been crazy.” he admits. 

“Those nerves and anxiety that comes with playing shows like that; normally, you’d have a couple of beers to inebriate you a bit. Having to face that head on has been a bit confronting, but quite eye opening as well.”

“You know that you can face it though, which is cool. The human body is an amazing thing. It only takes five or six gigs and the muscle memory starts forming for the new songs. That’s where the set has gotten to now, I’m not even thinking about those songs now.”

This tour in particular has seen DMA’S hit new heights, debuting The Glow in venues such as London’s Alexandra Palace, where they performed to over 10,000 fans. 

For any DMA’S fan watching from home, seeing the group flourish like this has to instil some sense of pride. And moreover, seeing the reaction to The Glow in its live form only generates excitement, knowing the type of shows still to come once the band returns home.

With two shows left on this tour, DMA’S are bringing the energy back into the studio soon after, with sessions for their fourth album set to take place as the tour wraps up. For Took and his bandmates, harnessing this energy and pouring it into a new collection of work just feels right.

“Coming off the buzz of a tour and having the energy behind you as you go in to record, that could be good.” he says. “It has felt more like a celebration of The Glow ; finally, we just get to play it live.”

This month, Australian fans will be able to get another insight into DMA’S life on tour, thanks to TikTok’s dedicated Ausmusic Month content hub. The band will be hosting a special livestream on their TikTok account ( @dmasmusic ) to reconnect with fans back home on Sunday, November 21st; a great opportunity for everyone to get up to speed on what’s been one of the craziest months of DMA’S career to date.

“It’s a completely different experience, touring in the UK, just because of the sheer amount of people,” Took says. 

“We’ve done 24 dates in a month on this run, you just can’t tour like that in Australia. We do the same amount of tickets in Leeds that we’d do in Sydney. It’s full on, but we feel really privileged that we even have the opportunity to do it.”

DMA’S exclusive livestream will take place via their TikTok account @dmasmusic Sunday 21st November, 7.00pm AEDT

• Album Reviews
• Live Reviews
• Australian Music Festivals
• Sustainability Expand the sub menu
• The First Time
• How I Wrote This
• Cover Shoots
• Rolling Stone Daily News
• Rolling Stone Interview
• Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2022 Expand the sub menu
• The 200 Expand the sub menu
• Competition Ts & Cs
• Terms of use
• RS Recommends

Alerts & Newsletters

• Submit a Tip
• Submit an op-ed
• Submit a video

Support long-form journalism. Subscribe to Rolling Stone Magazine

• Statistics Stats
• You are here:

DMA’s Concert Setlists & Tour Dates

Uk tour december 2023 tour, dma’s at australian open finals festival 2024.

• Fading Like a Picture
• Tape Deck Sick
• Feels Like 37
• Everybody's Saying Thursday's the Weekend
• Edit setlist songs
• Edit venue & date
• Edit set times
• Add to festival
• Report setlist

DMA’s at Beyond the Valley 2023

Dma’s at here at outernet, london, england.

• Something We Are Overcoming
• Emily Whyte
• Straight Dimensions

DMA’s at The Warehouse, Aviva Studios, Manchester, England

Dma’s at o2 academy glasgow, glasgow, scotland, dma’s at the great hall, cardiff university students' union, cardiff, wales, dma’s at o2 academy bristol, bristol, england, dma’s at university of keele, keele, england, dma’s at mountford hall, liverpool, england.

More from this Artist

• Artist Statistics
• Add setlist

Most played songs

• Lay Down ( 277 )
• Delete ( 273 )
• Feels Like 37 ( 255 )
• Play It Out ( 221 )
• In the Air ( 165 )

More DMA’s statistics

Ben Harrison The Notion The Outcharms Reed Rental Snake Rosellas Ted Sablay Sticky Fingers Mia Wray

View covered by statistics

Artists covered

Aqua Cher Crowded House Madonna Kylie Minogue Oasis

View artists covered statistics

Gigs seen live by

1,240 people have seen DMA’s live.

twinklebacon Onetoo malleekid seanstephens Danger75 calderbyshire Andrewcolinross StorcheBe Jim100uk Skeggo242 emmforbes Dicker1986 Gazzaman Vishmister Music_Lover Woodsmick dannyjoe86 catb2006 Gambo69 realiancollins Damonlufc MLeyland95 Joemarshall1996 Eagley99 burnleymark Manics_ Thomasr2001 Deano80 GazHix NiallPato Pjones19 DylanBa71836910 Liallgorman pecofoo Calrawson7 Treezy finlay16 sithlordchloe Mandrax GRH415 ben_dl terryobrien25 Rovergav Mghill1964 SomeMightSay95 izziglover doctorfodder jakehall23 Samplatt101 ElliePeers

Showing only 50 most recent

DMA’s on the web

Music links.

• DMA’s Lyrics (de)
• Official Homepage

Tour Update

Marquee memories: jesse mccartney.

• Jesse McCartney
• Apr 10, 2024
• Apr 9, 2024
• Apr 8, 2024
• Apr 7, 2024
• Apr 6, 2024
• Apr 5, 2024
• FAQ | Help | About
• Terms of Service
• Ad Choices | Privacy Policy
• Feature requests
• Songtexte.com

• Discount Codes

DMA’s announce winter 2023 UK tour

The 10-date tour will kick off in December

DMA’s have announced plans for a UK tour, kicking off later this year. Check out a list of tour dates below.

• READ MORE: DMA’s – ‘How Many Dreams?’ review: rave-rockers swing big

The upcoming UK dates will see the Sydney-based trio make 10 stops across the UK this December, including two back-to-back slots in the capital.

Kicking off on December 5, the trio – comprised of Tommy O’Dell, Matt Mason and Johnny Took – will start the UK leg of the tour in Norwich with a show at the University of East Anglia, before making stops in Southampton, Nottingham and Liverpool.

From there, a gig at the O2 Academy in Bristol will take place on December 11, followed by a run of dates in Cardiff, Glasgow and Manchester.

The final dates of the 2023 winter tour will be held at HERE at Outernet in London, with two shows lined up for Sunday, December 17 and Monday, December 18. Tickets go on sale this Friday (July 21) at 10am BST and will be available here . Find a full list of venues below.

DMA’S UK tour dates are:

DECEMBER 5 – University of East Anglia, Norwich 6 – O2 Guildhall, Southampton 7 – Rock City, Nottingham 9 – University Mountford Hall, Liverpool 11 – O2 Academy, Bristol 12 – Great Hall, Cardiff University, Cardiff 14 – O2 Academy, Glasgow 15 – Warehouse Aviva Studios, Manchester 17 – HERE at Outernet, London 18 – HERE at Outernet, London

Recommended

The upcoming tour dates will follow on from the band’s biggest UK headline show to date at the OVO Arena Wembley this April , as well as their stint appearing as special guests to The Courteeners in front of 50,000 fans at Heaton Park.

The shows are also set to celebrate the release of their latest album ‘How Many Dreams?’ , which arrived earlier this year.

Their fourth full-length album, the LP followed on from 2020’s ‘The Glow’ , and saw the members find a balance between electronic dance elements, alongside guitar rock and punk. It also received a three-star review from NME , with Thomas Smith writing: “If there ever was a moment for DMA’s to really commit to a sound, and to do so fearlessly, it would be on album four – frustratingly, it feels like they’ve held back at points.”

“This isn’t entirely a wasted opportunity, though. ‘How Many Dreams?’ is ambitious and catchy enough to satiate old fans and realign the narrative for those who may have written DMA’s off,” It continued. “But it’s hard to not leave feeling that this was their moment, and they’ve only grabbed it with one hand.”

Fans can buy and sell tickets for DMA’S at global marketplace, viagogo here .

• Related Topics
• Live Music News

You May Also Like

Liam gallagher and john squire on their long-awaited collaboration: “after all the dust settles, it’s 10 great songs”, ‘back to black’ review: marisa abela makes a worthy amy winehouse, kanii: “i don’t hold back when i express how i feel”, mae muller to headline club nme in london – get the full details, grief empowered actor abubakar salim – now he’s making a video game about it, more stories, megan thee stallion says “a lot of people didn’t treat me like i was human” after tory lanez shooting, michael jackson biopic trailer goes down well with critics at cinemacon, ‘the night manager’ returning with tom hiddleston for two more seasons, listen to wunderhorse’s bluesy new single ‘midas’, ‘heroes’ is reportedly getting a reboot series ‘heroes: eclipsed’, taylor swift’s music returns to tiktok after being removed by universal music group.

Issy Panayis 1pm - 4pm

Now Playing

Immigrant Song Led Zeppelin Download 'Immigrant Song' on iTunes

DMA'S announce special guests for 2023 UK tour dates

9 March 2023, 14:10 | Updated: 10 March 2023, 17:55

By Jenny Mensah

The Aussie outfit will set out on UK tour dates next month with support which includes Dylan John Thomas and Tribes. Find how to buy tickets.

Listen to this article

DMA'S are set to embark on UK Tour dates next month and now they've shared who'll be joining them as special guests.

The Glow trio - comprised of Tommy O'Dell , Johnny Took and Matt Mason - will kick off their dates at Cambridge's Corn Exchange on Wednesday 5th April and round up their string of gigs at Londons O2 Academy Brixton at Friday 21st April.

Now it's confirmed that they'll be joined by the likes of Dylan John Thomas , Tribes , Rats and more.

Find out everything you need to know about DMA'S live dates, plus who's supporting them and how to buy tickets.

What are DMA'S 2023 UK tour dates?

• Wednesday 5th April: Cambridge - Corn Exchange
• Thursday 6th April: Exeter - The Great Hall
• Friday 7th April: Bournemouth - O2 Academy
• Sunday 9th April: Aylesbury - Waterside Theatre
• Monday 10th April: Wolverhampton - KK's Steel Mill - SOLD OUT
• Wednesday 12 April: Lincoln - The Engine Shed - SOLD OUT
• Thursday 13th April: Bradford - St. George's Gall
• Saturday 15th April: Middlesbrough - Town Hall - SOLD OUT
• Sunday 16th April: Dundee - Fat Sam's - SOLD OUT
• Monday 17th April: Aberdeen - Music Hall
• Wednesday 19th April: Glasgow - O2 Academy
• Thursday 20th April: Manchester - 02 Apollo - SOLD OUT
• Friday 21st April: London - OVO Arena Wembley

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gigs and Tours (@gigsandtours)

Who's supporting DMA'S on their 2023 UK tour?

Support for DMA'S comes in the form of special guests Dylan John Thomas , Tribes , Calum Bowie and Demob Happy , who will all join the band on selected dates.

Scottish singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas will support the band on all their dates except Glasgow, Manchester and London.

Tribes will join DMA'S on their Glasgow, Manchester and London dates.

Rats will support the Delete outfit at Wolverhampton, Lincoln, Bradford, Middlesborough and Dundee.

Calum Bowie joins the band at Aberdeen and Demob Happy will support them in Glasgow, Manchester and London's OVO Arena Wembley.

How to buy DMA'S 2023 tickets:

Tickets for DMA'S gigs in Wolverhampton, Lincoln, Middlesbrough, Dundee and Manchester are sold out, but the last remaining tickets are still available for their other dates at gigsandtours.com.

READ MORE: The heart-breaking story behind DMA'S Step Up The Morphine

DMA'S - Delete (Radio X Presents session)

READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys announce 2023 Australian dates with support from DMA'S

More on DMA'S

Dma's release new track and announce october 2022 live dates, best of 2021: watch dma's in session on a sydney rooftop, want to look like dma's you can buy their clothes on depop, dma's johnny took reveals favourite song from oasis' (what's the story morning) glory.

DMA’S Announce Their Lengthiest Australian Headline Tour To Date

By Emmy Mack

DMA’S have just lifted the lid on their girthiest Australian tour ever. The 16-date national tour is in honour of the band’s forthcoming fourth studio album, How Many Dreams? , which is due for release on Friday, 31st March.

The trio will hit the road this September and October, visiting fans in Hobart, Frankston, Castlemaine, Melbourne, Torquay, Adelaide, Wodonga, Canberra, Thirroul, Sydney, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Cairns.

DMA’S – ‘Something We Are Overcoming’ 

Fans of DMA’S who want to help the band raise money for a good cause can access a special artist pre-sale for tour tickets, with all profits from sales of the How Many Dreams? deluxe edition going to Saving Staffies , a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, re-homing and responsible ownership of Staffies and other dog breeds.

You can pre-order the deluxe digital download of How Many Dreams? right here up until Sunday, 12th March (5pm AEDT) to get involved. Catch all the tour dates and details down below.

DMA’S 2023 Australian Tour

• Friday, 22nd September – Hobart City Hall, Hobart, TAS, 18+ – Tickets
• Saturday, 23rd September – Pier Bandroom, Frankston, VIC, 18+ – Tickets
• Monday, 25th September – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine, VIC, 18+ – Tickets
• Thursday, 28th September – The Forum, Melbourne, VIC, 18+ – Tickets
• Friday, 29th September – Torquay Hotel, Torquay, VIC, 18+ – Tickets
• Sunday, 1st October – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA, 18+ – Tickets
• Tuesday, 10th October – The Cube, Wodonga, SA, Lic. All Ages – Tickets
• Wednesday, 11th October – Kambri ANU, Canberra, ACT, 18+ – Tickets
• Friday, 13th October – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul, NSW, Lic. All Ages – Tickets
• Saturday, 14th October – Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Lic. All Ages – Tickets
• Friday, 20th October – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle, NSW, 18+ – Tickets
• Saturday, 21st October – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 18+ – Tickets
• Sunday, 22nd October – Kingscliff Beach Hotel, Kingscliff, NSW, 18+ – Tickets
• Wednesday, 25th October – The Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD, 18+ – Tickets
• Thursday, 26th October – Venue 114, Sunshine Coast, QLD, 18+ – Tickets
• Saturday, 28th October – Tank Arts Centre, Cairns, QLD, 18+ – Tickets

Artist Pre-sale: Tuesday, 14th March (10am local time). Frontier Touring members presale: Tuesday, 14th March (12pm local time). General sale: Thursday, 16th March (10am local time) via Frontier .

Further Reading

DMA’S Announce New Album, ‘How Many Dreams?’, Share New Single

Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2022: 100-1

What So Not & DMA’S Team Up For Thumping New Single ‘The Change’

Share article

A Guide to Every Australian Music Festival Happening in 2023/24

A Guide to Every International Tour Coming to Australia in 2023/24

The Top 50 Australian Songs of 2023

AJ Tracey, RAYE, Faye Webster + More Announce Laneway 2024 Sideshows

Golden Plains 2024: The Streets, Yussef Dayes, Cymande + More

WOMADelaide Announces 2024 Lineup: Gilberto Gil, Arooj Aftab, Yussef Dayes, WITCH + More

triple j’s Like A Version – The Complete List

Triple J’s Hottest 100 of 2023: 100-1

Grace Cummings Announces 2024 Australian Tour

Chris Stapleton Announces More Shows For 2025 Debut Australian Tour

Ninajirachi Announces New EP ‘Girl EDM’, Shares Dark Crystal Tour Dates

Stand Atlantic Announce ‘WAS HERE’ Australian Album Tour Dates

Districts [ edit ]

The city is divided by the River Oka into two major parts: the Upper city ( Verkhnyaya or Nagornaya chast ) on the hilly right side and the Lower city ( Nizhnyaya or Zarechnaya chast — what literally means "the part over the river") on the left bank of the river. The Upper city is the old historical part of Nizhny Novgorod, whereas the Lower city is larger, newer and consists of more industrial districts.

Understand [ edit ]

History [ edit ]

The city was founded by Grand Duke George II of Russia in 1221 at the confluence of two most important rivers of his principality, the Volga and the Oka. Its name literally means Newtown the Lower , to distinguish it from the older Novgorod . A major stronghold for border protection, Nizhny Novgorod fortress took advantage of a natural moat formed by the two rivers.

Along with Moscow and Tver, Nizhny Novgorod was among several newly founded towns that escaped Mongol devastation on account of its insignificance and grew up into important centers of Russian political life during the period of Tatar yoke. For a short period of time it was the capital of the Suzdal Principality and competed with Moscow for the power in the region. However the competition with Moscow was lost and in 1392 the city was incorporated into Muscovy. Nizhny Novgorod Kremlin was built in 1508-1511 (under supervision of the Italian fortress engineers) and became one of the strongest Russian citadels. There is a legend saying that the project was initially developed with participation of Leonardo da Vinci. However there is no documented proof of Leonardo's work for that project, the only thing the legend is based on is the striking resemblance of Leonardo's sketches and the actual Kremlin schemes. The fortress was strong enough to withstand Tatar sieges in 1520 and 1536.

In 1612, the so-called national militia , gathered by a local merchant Kuzma Minin and commanded by Knyaz Dmitry Pozharsky expelled the Polish troops from Moscow, thus putting an end to the Time of Troubles and establishing the rule of the Romanov dynasty.

In 1817, the Makaryev Monastery Fair, one of the liveliest in the world the 16th-18th centuries, was transferred to Nizhny Novgorod, which thereupon started to attract numerous visitors and by the mid-19th century it turned Nizhny Novgorod into trade capital of the Russian Empire.

Under the Soviet period, the trade connections of the city were abandoned and Nizhny Novgorod became an important industrial centre instead. During the communist time the city was closed to foreigners to safeguard the security of Soviet military research. The physicist and the Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov was exiled there during 1980-1986 to limit his contacts with foreigners.

Climate [ edit ]

The climate in the region is humid continental and it is similar to the climate in Moscow , although colder in winter, which lasts from late November until late March with a permanent snow cover.

By car [ edit ]

Nizhny Novgorod is situated on the M7/E30 road. The road is in decent condition, although with traffic it can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours to drive to/from Moscow .

By boat [ edit ]

Turflot [dead link] , Infoflot , and many other companies operate multi-day river cruises down the Volga from early May to the end of September.

Many companies operate passenger boat service between Moscow and Astrakhan , with stops at most cities along the Volga River.

Get around [ edit ]

By foot [ edit ].

The city centre is compact and walkable. However, there are many inclines or steps from the river banks. The bridges are not pedestrian friendly since the sidewalk is very narrow and cars drive extremely fast close to the pedestrians.

By city rail [ edit ]

The City Rail connects areas where there are no metro lines. Connects with the subway at the Moscow railway station. It has 2 lines: Sormovskaya and Priokskaya. The fare by train costs 28 rubles. According to the Citicard Transport Card, the fare is 26 rubles. Also by train you can get to the nearest suburb, or transfer to suburban trains to Dzerzhinsk, Bor, Semenov or Arzamas.

By bus and trolleybus [ edit ]

As of May 2017 in each district of the city there are several city bus routes. The number of trolleybus routes is much less. In one district of the city there are 1-2 trolleybus routes. Trolleybus routes are completely absent in the Leninsky city district. It is worth noting that trolleybuses do not connect the Lower City to the Upper. This is because the trolleybuses do not have enough power to climb the mountain.

The trolleybus network is divided into 3 parts:

• The upper trolleybus network (it unites all three districts - Nizhegorodsky, Sovetsky and Prioksky) with a turning circle on the Minin Square, near the Kremlin.
• The lower trolleybus network (connects Kanavinsky, Moskovsky and Sormovsky districts)
• The Avtozavod trolleybus network (connects all the distant sleeping microdistricts among themselves)

By tram [ edit ]

Throughout the city, land trams run. The longest route of all is 417. It connects the outskirts of Avtozavodsky district with the Moskovsky Rail Terminal. The journey takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The route passes through the sleeping areas (approximately 75% of the way). Also in remote neighborhoods there are routes of several more trams, but in most cases, they are in the Upper City. By the way, you can reach there by tram 27 or 10 directly from the Moscow railway station.

By marshrutka [ edit ]

Marshrutkas do not stop at every stop. To indicate your intention to exit a marshrutka, press a button and to indicate your intention to enter a marshrutka en-route, you need to wave your hand.

By bicycle [ edit ]

Nizhny Novgorod has not very developed bicycle infrastructure. Special bike paths exist only on the Upper-Volga and Lower-Volga embankments and on Rozhdestvenskaya Street.

The upper city is very hilly and full of steep inclines and even many locals will get off their bicycles and push their bikes up the hill by foot. Drivers can be reckless and pose a danger to cyclists. The roads can also be icy during the winter. City cyclists solve this problem by replacing summer tires with winter tires.

Also, in 2017 the implementation of a new integrated transport scheme of the city began. It provides for a large number of bicycle paths in the Upper City (including on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street) and in the Lower City.

See [ edit ]

Monuments [ edit ]

• Monument to Valery Chkalov, the famous test pilot of the 1930s, known for his ultra long flight from Moscow to Washington State via the North Pole.
• Maxim Gorky, at the square named after him
• Alexander Pushkin (at the entrance to the Theatre of Opera and Ballet)
• 56.327974 44.001982 26 Prince George and Saint Simon of Suzdal , The Kremlin, St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral . Monument to the founders of the city of Prince Yuri II of Vladimir (also George Vsevolodovich) and Simeon of Suzdal ( updated Jun 2017 )

Religious [ edit ]

• Pechersky Ascencion Monastery , near Sennaya Square a couple miles east of downtown, halfway down the slope to Volga. With a cathedral and several churches surrounded by a restored stone wall, the monastery is the seat of the archbishops of Nizhny Novgorod.
• A big variety of other churches and convents.

Buy [ edit ]

Sleep [ edit ]

All hotels and hostels offer free Wi-Fi and many have computer terminals. Almost all accept credit cards. Hotels and hostels will usually provide a visa invitation and registration for an additional fee.

Connect [ edit ]

Phone [ edit ].

For information on purchasing a SIM card in Russia, see Russia#Connect .

Note that Nizhny Novgorod is in the Volga region zone, and SIM cards purchased elsewhere, such as in Moscow or Saint Petersburg , may be subject to roaming charges.

There are payphones in the streets; however, you can only buy phone-cards in the post offices and in a few newspaper kiosks.

Internet [ edit ]

Free WiFi is available in most hotels, shopping malls, university buildings, restaurants and cafes, the airport as well as several metro stations. There is also free public WiFi on B. Pokrovskaya street.

Cope [ edit ]

Navigation menu

• PURCHASE ALBUM

FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT MARCH 31ST 2023

• LISTEN TO ‘EVERYBODY’S SAYING THURSDAY’S THE WEEKEND’
• PRE-ORDER ‘HOW MANY DREAMS?

HOW MANY DREAMS? – EXCLUSIVE BUNDLES

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON EXCLUSIVE WHITE VINYL, BLACK VINYL, CD & CASSETTE

Top 10 Things To Do And See In Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

Located about 400km east of Moscow , Nizhny Novgorod is one of the most important centers of cultural, economic, and political activity in European Russia . Widely considered, after St Petersburg and Moscow, to be Russia’s ‘third city’, Nizhny is fast becoming a hot-spot for Russian and global tourists alike, attracted by the city’s up-and-coming reputation and stunning landscape.

The Kremlin

Jutting out from the cliffs that overlook the meeting point of the great Volga and Oka rivers, Nizhny Novgorod ‘s ancient Kremlin boasts of some of the best views in the city. Designed by an Italian architect, the 13 magnificent towers and the 12 meter high walls of Nizhny’s Kremlin date back to 1500. On this very spot in 1612, heroes of Russian history Kuzma Minin and Count Dmitry Pozharsky defeated the invading Polish army in extraordinary circumstances. This moment has become legend in Russian history and a statue in honor of these two lies at the foot of St Basil’s in Moscow. The Kremlin is the historic center of the city where you will find an art museum and the lovely Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, as well as a striking monument to those that fought in the Second World War and its flame eternally flickering on in their memory.

Completed in 2012, taking a ride on Nizhny Novgorod’s cablecar has fast become a favorite activity of tourists. The trip offers unparalleled opportunities to view the city’s gorgeous natural landscape from this bird’s eye position. The 3660m long gondola lift connects Nizhny to the town of Bor and stretches across the Volga River for 900 panoramic meters. The gondola acts as both a convenient means of transportation and a fantastic sight-seeing expedition – come at sunset for a golden-bathed view of the river and surrounding landscape.

The house-museum of Maxim Gorky

During the Soviet era, Nizhny Novgorod, birthplace of celebrated Russian writer Maxim Gorky , was renamed ‘Gorky’ in honor of this national hero. This home has been preserved in a state as accurate as possible to how it was left by Gorky and is so successful in this that it would seem as though the writer still lived there. The museum ‘s historic interiors and authentic furnishings will transport you back to the 1900s and the creative world of this icon of Russian literature. Come and make the most of this unique experience to delve into the childhood world of this Russian father of social realism. Museum booklets and guided tours are available in English.

Become a Culture Tripper!

Sign up to our newsletter to save up to 500$ on our unique trips..

See privacy policy .

Nizhegorodskaya Yarmarka

A yarmarka is something akin to a fair, and this historic former market place was restored in 1991, the site now playing home to a superb modern exhibition center. The city’s yarmarka plays host to international events, fairs, and conventions. In 2011, for the 20 year anniversary of the fair’s refounding, a vast array of exhibitions were organized, attended by thousands including members of the British royal family, Vladimir Putin, Mikhail Gorbachev , and Margaret Thatcher . The fair is not only a buzzing center of business and culture, it is also one of the city’s most impressive sights.

The Nizhegorodsky State Art Museum

Located inside Nizhny Novgorod’s ancient Kremlin, the building that houses this art gallery was once the home of the governor of the city. The exhibits are wide-ranging and include everything from 14th century religious icons, to work by 20th century contemporary Russian masters. Particularly dazzling is the collection by Russian painter Nicholas Roerich. There is also a large arts and crafts collection which demonstrates the exquisite handiwork of Russian artisans throughout history.

1. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

Bolshaya pokrovskaya street.

An excellent spot to soak up the best of the city’s atmosphere, this pedestrian street lies in the heart of Nizhny Novgorod. The beautiful Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street is constantly buzzing and provides new and exciting sights at every turn. Gorgeous buildings and fountains tower on all sides – showcasing the best of Nizhny’s architecture. Quirky shop fronts and lovely local souvenirs will have you pausing at every window while the charming cafés will draw you in with their tempting aromas. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street transforms by night into a vibrant hub of evening activity and is the place to come for a night-out in the city. The bars of this street are favorites with Nizhny Novgorod’s student population.

The Chkalov Staircase

An idyllic spot from which to watch the sun’s rays set over the city, this monumental creation was constructed by the Soviet government and is unique to the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The staircase derives its name from pilot Valery Chkalov who, in 1937, became the first man to fly from Moscow to Vancouver through the North Pole. A monument to Chkalov stands at the top of the stairs. The construction of the staircase cost almost 8 million rubles – an immense sum at the time. Over 1,500 stairs connect the city center with the river embankment – making Chkalov’s landmark the longest flight of stairs along the Volga. Nowadays the staircase is a favorite meeting place and relaxation spot for locals.

The Rukavishnikov Estate Museum

The Rukavishnikovs were a family of immensely wealthy merchants originating from the region around Nizhny Novgorod. This superbly restored palace , their former home, has been transformed into a museum of Russian history and gives a realistic snap-shot of life for the wealthy under tsarist rule. The ornate 19th century interiors and exquisite facade are sure to dazzle with their beauty while the lush green of the surrounding natural landscape provides a tranquil getaway from the city center. Lavish furnishings, priceless antiques, and glistening gold will transport you back in time to a world of balls, carriages, banquets, and tsars. Join the world of Russian noble ladies and gentlemen for a day in this stunning palace.

The Sakharov Museum

Nizhny Novgorod’s Sakharov Museum is dedicated to dissident Russian scientist Andrei Sakharov . The nuclear physicist and human rights activist was exiled for six years to the very flat in which the museum is now housed. Sakharov’s support for civil reform and improved human rights in the Soviet Union earned him harsh persecution from the Russian government, but also, in 1975, a Nobel Peace Prize . Sakharov was incarcerated here until 1986 when a KGB officer arrived to install a phone in the flat. Just after the phone was installed it began to ring: the caller was Mikhail Gorbachev, ringing Sakharov to inform him of his release. This phone is now one of the museum’s most treasured artifacts.

The National Centre of Contemporary Art

Inside the walls of Nizhny’s Kremlin can also be found one of the best modern art galleries in Russia. Linked to galleries in both St Petersburg and Moscow, this top-ranking exhibition center houses regularly changing displays of both Russian and international art as well as interactive exhibits and a media library. Progress is also on-going of adding a concert hall, extending the exhibition areas, and creating a restaurant. These additions aim to make art contemporary, not simply a detached, unrelatable concept, but bring it closer to the Russian people.

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.

• Post ID: 384552
• Sponsored? No
• View Payload

• Bahasa Indonesia
• Slovenščina
• Science & Tech
• Russian Kitchen

Nizhny Novgorod: A ‘Russian Detroit’ from 19th to 21st centuries (PHOTOS)

Dmitrievskaya Tower through the centuries.

Founded in 1221, Nizhny Novgorod (260 miles east of Moscow) is still one of the most visited and populated Russian cities (it has more than 1.2 million inhabitants). Its ancient kremlin, cozy paved streets with centuries-old buildings (a regular city plan was adopted after Empress Cathrine the Great visited the city in 1767) and scenic views of the Volga River warm the hearts of locals and tourists. By the way, many people confuse it with Veliky Novgorod (established in 859) in the north-west of Russia. In Russian, the word ‘Novgorod’ literally means “new city” and, luckily, there are only two in the whole country: ‘Lower new city’ and ‘Great new city’. One of the oldest and largest automobile plants that produces GAZ cars is still located in Nizhny (Russians often omit ‘Novgorod’) - and that’s why the city is often known as the ‘Russian Detroit’. In Soviet times, it bore the name of main Soviet writer Maxim Gorky , who was born there.

And despite its steel and metal history, today, Nizhny Novgorod has the poetic epithet of the capital of sunsets. We compared some vintage and recent photos of the city.

Dmitrievskaya Tower in 1913 and in 2021.

The stone citadel of Nizhny Novgorod was built in the 16th century around the Chasovaya (Sentry) Hill. Here is the most famous view of the fortress with the Dmitrievskaya Tower. Previously, a moat was dug in front of the tower, which was filled with water. At the end of the 18th century, the moat was filled and the tower sunk about 6 meters into the ground. The tower received its a-la Rus facade only at the end of the 19th century. 

2. National Unity Square 

Skoba square, 1957 / Monument to Minin and Pozharsky nowadays.

On Moscow’s Red Square, there is a monument to Minin and Pozharsky , who were the leaders of the people’s militia against the Polish intervention of 1611. Interestingly, exactly the same monument stands in Nizhny Novgorod! And all because the militia gathered there. City official Kuzma Minin called on all residents to fight and Prince Dmitry Pozharsky was chosen as the militia head. The date of Moscow’s liberation from the Poles (November 4) has been celebrated as National Unity Day in Russia since 2005. In the same year, Nizhny Novgorod’s Skoba Square, where the militia gathered, was renamed ‘National Unity Square’ and a monument to the two national heroes was erected there, as well.

3. Chkalov staircase

View on Nizhny Novgorod kremlin, Dyatlov hills and Chkalov stairs, 1886 and now.

With 560 steps, these are some of the longest stairs in Russia! The site where this staircase was built was called the ‘Volga Downhill’ and was very popular among locals, since it had one of the most picturesque views of the Volga. The stairs, named after a pilot named Valery Chkalov, connect the upper and lower embankments in the historical center of Nizhny Novgorod. Among the architects was Lev Rudnev , who worked in the Stalinist Empire style and designed the Moscow State University and the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw.

4. Kremlin funicular

Kremlin funicular in operation... and in ruins.

Amazing: At the end of the 19th century, in the center of Nizhny Novgorod, two funiculars operated near the kremlin. They literally worked on water. Imagine a water tank in the car: filled at the upper station, empty at the lower station. When one car went down, the lower one went up under its gravity. They would move at the same time. The funiculars were abandoned in the 1920s, when a tram line was completed. Today, only ruins remain in place of the historical funiculars, although the city administration has already promised to recreate this type of transport. There still is one funicular operating in Nizhny Novgorod, which connects it with the city of Bor on the other side of the Volga River.

5. Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street 

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya street in 1880s and 2021.

The main street of Nizhny Novgorod has undergone many changes over the centuries. Before the revolution of 1917, it was the favorite area of nobles to settle. Along the street, you can still see old stone mansions, theaters, churches. One of the most beautiful buildings is the main state bank built in Neo-Russian style. It was opened for the 300th anniversary of the Romanov house in 1913. At the beginning of the 20th century, a tram line passed there - one of the first in Russia. But, since the 1980s, the street has become pedestrian only.

6. Rozhdestvenskaya Street

Rozhdestvenskaya Street in 1890s and 2020.

A historical tram line has been preserved on the other oldest street, Rozhdestvenskaya. However, now it’s a tourist transport and it operates only in summer. The street has also preserved its appearance since pre-revolutionary times. There, you can see almost all the same buildings that were in Tsarist Russia, including the Stroganov and Golitsyn estates, the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Blinov Passage - the first shopping center outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Construction of the Burevestnik station, 1996 / Burevestnik station, 2009.

Nizhny Novgorod is one of the seven Russian cities with its own underground transport. The metro here was opened in 1985: In Soviet times, only cities with the population over 1 million residents had a subway. It consists of only two lines and sees about 115,000 commuters a day, which makes it less popular than ground transports. In the near future, there are plans to build new stations on the other side of the Oka River.

8. Referees Tower

Before and after restoration, 2021.

The Referees Tower built in the Neo-constructivist style on the embankment of the Grebnoy Canal was built in 1988 for the 2nd All-Union Youth Rowing Games. Over time, it was severely destroyed and only recently restored, for the 800th anniversary of the city. Of course, with cafes and places to relax. It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

9. GAZ automobile plant

The first car assembly plant, 1930 / Gorky Automobile Plant, 2021.

The GAZ (Gorky Automobile Plant) plant in Nizhny Novgorod became one of the first in Russia. Early models of trucks and passenger cars were produced under a Ford license. In the 1920s-1930s, American specialists also helped to build the plant itself and the socialist city for workers In the post-war years, the ‘Volga’ and ‘Chaika’ cars were the most expensive among Soviet cars - a citizen’s dream! These days, the plant still operates, but produces mainly trucks and minibuses.

10. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 

High water in Nizhny Novgorod, 1890s/ The same district nowadays.

The Cathedral Church of Nizhny Novgorod is located in one of the most picturesque places of the city - on the arrow of the Volga and the Oka rivers. People used to call it ‘fair church’, since its parishioners were merchants who came to fairs from all over the country. It also was only open in the summertime. In the Soviet years, the iconostasis was dismantled for firewood to heat houses and then it was even planned to demolish it altogether and build a lighthouse and a monument to Lenin on the same site. Nevertheless, the cathedral was preserved (in the 1980s, it was restored by volunteers) and, in 2009, was reinstated as the city’s main church.

If using any of Russia Beyond's content, partly or in full, always provide an active hyperlink to the original material.

to our newsletter!

Get the week's best stories straight to your inbox

• What famous places in Russia looked like BEFORE they became landmarks (PHOTOS)
• Which Russian cities have a subway system?
• 7 Russian cities with original historical centers (PHOTOS)

This website uses cookies. Click here to find out more.