St Petersburg Events

Maslenitsa

The start of Russian Lent is celebrated with feast of blinis (pancakes) at homes and restaurants across the city. The name of this festival translates as Butter Week - like Mardi Gras, the focus is on using up perishable food before the Lent fast.

Date: 07 March 2021 - 14 March 2021
Cost:

Free.

Musical Spring in St Petersburg

Run by the Petersburg Composer’s Union, this international music festival celebrates the best of contemporary music, with performances in various venues across the city.

Date: 01 May 2021 - 31 May 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Various venues.
Cost:

Various.

Victory Day

This festival marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union in 1945. Amidst parades and military band marches in Palace Square, crowds gather at Piskarivskoye Memorial Cemetery to pay tribute to the victims of the Nazi blockade.

Date: 09 May 2021 - 09 May 2021
Venue: Palace Square and Piskarivskoye Memorial Cemetery.
Cost:

Free.

Dyen Goroda (City Day)

St Petersburg gives itself a big pat on the back each May, celebrating its official City Day with parades, historical displays, public concerts and a fireworks display.

Date: 27 May 2021 - 27 May 2021
Venue: Throughout St Petersburg.
Cost:

Free.

Beliye Nochi (White Nights)

Experience the "White Nights" in St Petersburg, when the city sees itself illuminated by almost constant daylight. White Nights (Beliye Nochi) are a curious phenomenon caused by St Petersburg's northerly geographical location - the sun never descends below the horizon and locals fill the streets 24 hours a day. During this time, expect a variety of musical, dance and cultural performances throughout the city.

Date: 26 June 2021 - 27 August 2021
Venue: Throughout St Petersburg.
Cost:

Various.

Dyen Voyenno Morskova Flota (Navy Day)

Befitting a great sea-faring city, St Petersburg celebrates Navy Day with gusto. Decorated warships gather along the River Neva for a stunning naval parade, a gala concert is held in Palace Square and fireworks fill the skies. Navy Day usually takes place on the last Sunday in July.

Date: 26 July 2021 - 26 July 2021
Venue: Various venues throughout St Petersburg.
Cost:

Free.

International Winter Festival Arts Square

The brainchild of Yuri Temirkanov, conductor of the St Petersburg Academic Philharmonic, this festival brings the wintery streets to life with classical concerts, recitals and fireworks.

Date: 01 December 2021 - 31 December 2021
(Date to be confirmed)
Venue: Theatres, museums and concert halls around the city.
Website: http://www.philharmonia.spb.ru
Cost:

Various.