Tickets for 'NASHY IGRY 2026' Show in Moscow Sold Out in Three Hours
The 'NASHY IGRY 2026' event, scheduled for May 30, 2026, at Moscow's 'Oktyabr' cinema, has completely sold out. All 1509 available seats were quickly purchased by eager attendees.
Ticket sales began at 8:00 PM Moscow time, immediately following the start of an online live stream, and astonishingly, all tickets were snapped up in less than three hours.
The show, expected to run for approximately 2.5 hours, will feature exciting announcements and demonstrations of 30-40 games from various Russian developers. The program also includes musical performances and appearances by invited special guests. While the final list of projects is still being finalized, developers are encouraged to submit their applications until April 30.
Organizers are putting a strong emphasis on game demonstrations, ensuring that the broadcast will be simultaneously streamed across multiple platforms, including YouTube, VK Video, and Twitch, without any commercial interruptions.
This ambitious project has its roots in an online format that has been successfully running since 2023. The development of this major offline version is being spearheaded by a dedicated team, including Vitaly Kazunov, Daria Ostrovskaya, Mikhail Shkredov, Nikolay Kibirev, alongside the expertise of The Station team.
Ticket prices for the event ranged from 1,500 to 20,000 rubles. For those unable to attend in person, an official online broadcast will be available, offering an opportunity to experience the show and support its creators through platforms like VK and Boosty.
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