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TOP 15 EVENTS IN ST. PETERSBURG
July-August 2019
Carillon Bells
Festival “Music
over the City”
When: up to 8 July 2019
Where: Peter and Paul Fortress
Entrance fee: free
International Carillon Bells Festival “Music over the City” is usually held on Sobornaya Square of
Peter and Paul Fortress in the summer season. This year Carillon Bells music will be performed by
musicians from Russia and other European countries. Entrance for all concerts is free.
The Day of
Dostoevsky
When: 5-6 July 2019
Where: museums, theatres, libraries
Entrance fee: free
Every year, Dostoyevsky Day is celebrated in St. Petersburg on the first Saturday in July. Join the
celebration, which is usually full of people walking the streets, watching theatre performances, and
participating in seminars and themed tours. Encounter writers and characters from many novels,
poems and tales written here in St. Petersburg!
The Night of
Music in Gatchina
When: 6 July 2019
Where: Gatchina Park
Entrance fee: 3500 roubles
The Night of Music Festival is one of Russia's most spectacular and memorable events held in the
open air. The stage is set on the smooth surface of the White Lake against the backdrop of the
magnificent Gatchina Palace. Chamber music, superb architecture and natural landscape are united in
striking harmony to provide visitors of the gala concert with an unforgettable experience.
Tinkoff
STEREOLETO
When: 6-7 July 2019
Where: Sevkabel Port
Entrance fee: 2800-9000 roubles
Stereoleto 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. Stereoleto is designed
to be a festival friendly to everyone. There’re lots of entertainments for people of all ages, including
children.
All Together
Opera Festival
When: 12-21 July 2019
Where: different venues
Entrance fee: free
The VIII St. Petersburg International All Together Opera Festival will be held in St. Petersburg from
12 to 21 July 2019. The Festival will present masterpieces of opera classics to the audience.
Traditionally the All Together Opera Festival will stage its performances not inside the pompous
opera theaters, but inside the most beautiful architectural ensembles of Saint Petersburg.
Usadba Jazz
International
Festival
When: 13 July 2019
Where: Kirov Central Park
Entrance fee: 2500-7500 roubles
Usadba Jazz Festival is the biggest Russian open-air festival that has joint jazz, funk, world music,
acid-jazz, lounge, jazz-rock, blues and other directions of contemporary improvised music.
Usadba Jazz has long gone beyond only a good music and has become a favourite pastime for the
whole family.
Petrojazz Music
Festival
When: 13-14 July 2019
Where: Ostrovsky Square
Entrance fee: free
PetroJazz Festival of jazz music with long-standing traditions has become the hallmark of the
Nothern Capital. Today it is an international music event which puts together jazz musicians from
the whole world, unites people and presents high-quality music.
The Battle of the
Neva
When: 13-14 July 2019
Where: Peter and Paul Fortress
beach
Entrance fee: free
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.
VKontakte
Festival
When: 20-21 July 2019
Where: 300 Anniversary Park
Entrance fee: 750-8600 roubles
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!
International
Festival of Street
Theaters
When: 26-28 July 2019
Where: Elagin Park
Entrance fee: 250 roubles
No scenes, no distance, you can become part of the action. The most valuable thing in this interaction
is that all people speak the same language - the language of work: people from different corners of
the globe understand each other. Every visitor will discover new genres and art acquainted with his
masters.
Present Perfect
Festival
When: 26-28 July 2019
Where: Sevkabel Port
Entrance fee: 2000-5000 roubles
The Present Perfect Festival is a festival of electronic music and contemporary art which is going to
occur for the fourth time in Saint Petersburg on July 26-28. The schedule is traditionally tight – this
year the event will be held in the format of a very intense weekend full of various activities: parties,
concerts, educational sessions and the main 15-hour musical event during which the world-famous
artists will perform.
Oh Yes! Food!
When: 27-28 July 2019
Where: Primorsky Victory Park
Entrance fee: 400 roubles
8 thousand of burgers, 15 000 metres of pasta, 900 kilos of steaks and 10 000 litres of lemonade 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, performances - this is what the guests estimate in this festival.
St. Petersburg
Harley Days
When: 1-4 August 2019
Where: Ostrovsky Square
Entrance fee: free
The seventh annual St.Petersburg Harley Days Festival will take place in the center of St. Petersburg,
in Ostrovsky Square! The event is organized by the St. Petersburg department of HOG (Harley
Owners Group), the largest group of its kind in the world, which unites 1.5 million Harley owners,
motorcycle enthusiasts passionate about riding, and those who appreciate all Harley Davidson things.
Operetta Park
When: 2-7 August 2019
Where: Gatchina Park
Entrance fee: 500-3500 roubles
The festival "Operetta Park" is a unique theatrical and musical project, which revives the historical
and cultural traditions of St. Petersburg - the city, a special place in the architecture of which is
occupied by garden and park ensembles.
In 2019, Gatchina Palace and Estate museum and the Musical Comedy Theater invite guests to a
fantastic theatrical and musical marathon in which every spectator will find something to their liking.
Lightnights in
Gatchina
When: 17-18 August 2019
Where: Gatchina Park
Entrance fee: 900 roubles
Saint Petersburg international festival of light art "Lightnights in Gatchina" is a platform for uniting
the best creative forces in creating the main event of the North-West region of Russia in the field of
light art. The festival is a kind of laboratory for the experiments of artists with new light
technologies.