EVENTS
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Open air & on stages
See sky gets brightly colored in all possible hues of fireworks and parade boats as well as crowds of disguised people march along the festively adorned streets and squares.
Watch the burning of Maslenitsa effigy, crack painted eggs in the course of Easter Fair, greet a ship with spectacular scarlet sails, ride a legendary Harley Davidson bike at the August festival, be the first to watch recently shot movies at the cinema festivals.
Watch the burning of Maslenitsa effigy, crack painted eggs in the course of Easter Fair, greet a ship with spectacular scarlet sails, ride a legendary Harley Davidson bike at the August festival, be the first to watch recently shot movies at the cinema festivals.
May-July – White Nights
From late May to early July the nights are bright in St Petersburg, with the brightest period, the White Nights. The White Nights are a curious phenomenon caused by St. Petersburg's very northerly geographical location - at 59 degrees 57' North (roughly on the same latitude as Oslo, Norway, the southern tip of Greenland and Seward, Alaska).
May-July – "Stars of the White Nights" Music Festival
Each year, the Festival presents the best opera and ballet performances of the Mariinsky Theatre, the full range of symphonic repertoire, masterpieces of chamber music, and theatrical premieres. Over many years the program of the Festival has featured cycles of works of the great
composers, such as the symphonies of Sergei Prokofiev; concerti of Ludwig van Beethoven; and the operas, ballets, and symphonic music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; as well as the complete symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich and Gustav Mahler. Each year the Mariinsky Theatre
expands the horizons of the Festival, presenting in Moscow and the cities of the northwestern region of Russia, in addition to giving open-air concerts
composers, such as the symphonies of Sergei Prokofiev; concerti of Ludwig van Beethoven; and the operas, ballets, and symphonic music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky; as well as the complete symphonies of Dmitri Shostakovich and Gustav Mahler. Each year the Mariinsky Theatre
expands the horizons of the Festival, presenting in Moscow and the cities of the northwestern region of Russia, in addition to giving open-air concerts
June – Scarlet Sails
The Scarlet Sails is the biggest celebration in St. Petersburg, the most massive and famous public event during the White Nights Festival. The tradition is highly popular for spectacular fireworks, numerous music concerts, and a massive water-show including a battle among tens of boats full of pirates on the waters of Neva
River. «Scarlet Sails» tradition eventually evolved into
a massive demonstration of freedom from «schools and rules» and became the most popular public event ever since, celebrating the ending of school year annually. Crowds of about one million people are treated to a wide variety of free entertainment provided by the city of St.
Petersburg. Entertainment also includes appearances by popular rock stars, as well as St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, ballet, and other classical acts, performing on several stages simultaneously during the days of the event.
River. «Scarlet Sails» tradition eventually evolved into
a massive demonstration of freedom from «schools and rules» and became the most popular public event ever since, celebrating the ending of school year annually. Crowds of about one million people are treated to a wide variety of free entertainment provided by the city of St.
Petersburg. Entertainment also includes appearances by popular rock stars, as well as St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, ballet, and other classical acts, performing on several stages simultaneously during the days of the event.
August – Oh yeah! Food!
8 thousand of burgers, 15 000 metres of pasta, 900
kilos of steaks and 10 000 litres of limonade were
being drunk and eaten last year at the festival. Who wants to beat the record?
Culinary madness has become a good tradition at Elagin Island. Food from around the the world, fun, concerts, perfomances - this is what the guests estimate in this festival.
kilos of steaks and 10 000 litres of limonade were
being drunk and eaten last year at the festival. Who wants to beat the record?
Culinary madness has become a good tradition at Elagin Island. Food from around the the world, fun, concerts, perfomances - this is what the guests estimate in this festival.
September – Fountains Closing Ceremony
This year traditional multimedia fountain show will be held at the Grand Cascade on September 18th and 19th. Tickets for the multimedia performance will be available on the oicial website. Every year thousands of tourists from many cities and countries of the world visit Peterhof in September to enjoy the Autumn Fountain Show
that has already become one of the most memorable once in a lifetime events for St. Petersburg. The Autumn Fountain Show is a modern high-tech show that features 3D mapping, holographic projections, powerful pyrotechnics, laser and light eects. It also immerses viewers into long-gone but still mesmerizing 18th
century.
that has already become one of the most memorable once in a lifetime events for St. Petersburg. The Autumn Fountain Show is a modern high-tech show that features 3D mapping, holographic projections, powerful pyrotechnics, laser and light eects. It also immerses viewers into long-gone but still mesmerizing 18th
century.
July – Stereoleto
Stereoleto (in Russian means literally Stereo Summer) based in St.Petersburg is the oldest independent
international annual summer festival of contemporary and alternative music in Russia with unforgettable atmosphere, perfect music content and excellent reputation established over the years of existence of the
festival.
In addition to music there are many
event features as visual arts, design and variable
cuisines available for all guests of the festival.
Stereoleto is a landmark event in the cultural life
of the city, a musical holiday which emotionally
charges residents and guests of St. Petersburg.
international annual summer festival of contemporary and alternative music in Russia with unforgettable atmosphere, perfect music content and excellent reputation established over the years of existence of the
festival.
In addition to music there are many
event features as visual arts, design and variable
cuisines available for all guests of the festival.
Stereoleto is a landmark event in the cultural life
of the city, a musical holiday which emotionally
charges residents and guests of St. Petersburg.
July – Battle of the Neva
The real tournament, full contact fighting and medieval crafts fair will take place in Saint Petersburg this summer. The Battle of the Neva features spectacular mass battles, fighting and jousting tournament right in the center of St. Petersburg. This is the opportunity to join the History, to try on armor or just enjoy a unique
show. Dozens of historical reconstruction clubs from all over Russia and abroad will take part in the festival, some of them will present guests with live exhibition of achievements of their periods, while others will take part in the horse tournament and mass battles. During the festival there will run a historic Fair and many themed
entertainment venues for the whole family, where children and adults will have an opportunity to learn how to fight with swords or, as in the old days, to forge a souvenir in real camp forge!
show. Dozens of historical reconstruction clubs from all over Russia and abroad will take part in the festival, some of them will present guests with live exhibition of achievements of their periods, while others will take part in the horse tournament and mass battles. During the festival there will run a historic Fair and many themed
entertainment venues for the whole family, where children and adults will have an opportunity to learn how to fight with swords or, as in the old days, to forge a souvenir in real camp forge!
July – VK Fest
300 Anniversary Park in Saint Petersburg will turn into a real social network VKontakte! Communities will become real clubs, audiorecords will transform into favorite performers on stage and likes will become real emotions and smiles! Festival space is divided into several thematic areas: music, sports, education, children, charity, the area of innovation, extreme entertainment,
games, food, humor - everyone will find something for him- or herself here!
games, food, humor - everyone will find something for him- or herself here!
August – Motoweek
The festival will unite motorcyclists of all spheres, representatives of motor culture, guests of the Northern Capital and ordinary citizens who are in love with motorbikes. Everyone who will come to Manezhnaya Square these days will feel the unbridled power of freedom and the unifying power of motor fraternity, and music will enhance this effect.
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