St. Petersburg museums, large and small, traditionally open their doors to the public in the evening and at night, as well as a special program: a one day exhibition which involves: concerts, performances, author visits, workshops, and historical reconstructions.

The common theme for Museum Night 2013 will be "open." St. Petersburg museums hold many secrets - big and small, shocking and almost unknown to the general public.

One of the most beautiful festivals of the northern capital is the “Palaces of St. Petersburg" festival or the "Palace fest". In the state rooms of the palaces of St. Petersburg, the best works of classical music from different eras in the performance of outstanding domestic and foreign artists will be on show. The program and concerts will be linked to the artistic legacy of Giuseppe Verdi, Johannes Brahms, Edvard Grieg, and Pietro Mascagni. This is because 2013, is an anniversary year for these composers. The festival will also feature the stars from the world opera scene.

XXI Int. Music Festival "Stars of the White Nights" (Звезды Белых Ночей)

One of the most popular musical events of the year, a place of pilgrimage for all lovers of Russian culture, is the XXI Int. Music Festival. There will be distinguished conductors and instrumentalists that play their hearts out just for you. The festival will have an opera, ballet and symphonic programs.

This year's City Day is to take place on May 27th, but various activities and other fun performances will happen both before and after that date.

Visitors and local residents take part in the St. Petersburg festivities, which at this time is massive. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the performance of well-known artists and music groups. 

The opening of the fountains at Peterhof is a very unique experience. Every year in mid-May thousands of people come to Peterhof to witness a breathtaking show of fountains, magic, water and light. Unforgettable costumes and action is played out on the stage of "Grand Cascade" - the most famous fountain in Peterhof.

Date: May 18

The festival this year will have a Brazilian, and even multi-jazz feel to it. As usual, many artists from Russia will be performing as well as artists from different countries.

This year, the program is so full that it even involves a joint action between jazz musicians from France and the USA, and also between metropolitan and provincial. Some of the best artists from St. Petersburg and Moscow will be performing. If you love jazz, you will love this.

RECENT UPDATE: The Mariinsky theatre has just cancelled the free concert due to too many people wanting to see the concert. The concert will be postponed for an uncertain period of time. 

On March 29th, at 15:00, there will be free chamber music concert at the beautiful Mariinsky Theatre. There will be enchanting music featuring bassoons and pianos. You can enjoy the works for free from: Camille Saint-Saens. "Sonata for Bassoon and Piano," Britten Temporal Variations for Oboe and Piano, Brahms' Rhapsody for Piano or.79 number 1 "and Poulenc" Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano. "

Now everyone can enjoy a mirror maze called "Pikabolo," in St. Petersburg. The great maze of mirrors causes excitement for adults and children alike! Go through the tricky corridors, experience vivid emotions and have an unforgettable time.

The Pikabolo has the largest kaleidoscope in Europe as well as the so-called "infinite room"! Visiting the labyrinth of mirrors is a great time for both adults and children of all ages.

As part of the City Day celebration, there will also be an "Ice cream festival."

At the festival, everyone can find something to enjoy! You can enjoy a memorable concert of music and dance! Also, there will be several ice cream flavors with the best prices in town! Those who love sports can play aero baseball, foosball, and air hockey.

On March 31st at 16:00, St. Stanislaus church will be filled with unusual sounds - enchanting melodies from some of the best late organists (Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Dietrich Buxtehude, Vincent Lübeck, Georg Böhm, Jean Langlais and others) can be heard.

One interesting thing about this event is that you can decide whether or not to pay an entrance fee. It is more like a "donation."