Thursday, March 12
The Circus You Remember
The exhibition looks back on the last century of circus in Russia – from classic portraits of circus artists in the early 20th century to contemporary reports. On view are over 200 images taken by distinguished photographers shooting the circus across various periods of its history.
Friday, March 13
The Stranger (2025)
- 9:20 pm
- Lenfilm Cinema
- 450 rubles – tickets here
Based on Albert Camus' seminal existentialist novel, the film adaptation by François Ozon portrays a quiet young Frenchman as he experiences life events – triggered by the death of his mother – in cold blood. The movie is screened in the original language with Russian subtitles.
Saturday, March 14
Evening of French violin music
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia (Small Hall)
- 300-600 rubles – tickets here
Sticking with the French vibe, there’ll also be an evening of French music at St. Petersburg Philharmonia's Small Hall that will feature the timeless masterpieces for the violin composed by the greats of French classical music.
Sunday, March 15
Curling Day
- 12-5 pm
- Yelagin Island
- Free (50-200 rubles entrance fee) – tickets here
Enjoy the charm of winter sports with a fun-filled curling workshop at Yelagin Island. There, you will go over the game’s basic rules and terms, learn how to use the brush and make good sweeping, and, of course, have some fun playing.
Monday, March 16
Intervals Exhibition
- March 13 - October 18
- Sevkabel Port
- TBA – check for updates here
The exhibition reflects on the topics of relocation and personal choice through a series of interactive works by multimedia artists from around the globe: Russia, the UK, Mexico, Japan, and more.
Tuesday, March 17
The Architecture of the Book
- Until June 7, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 700 rubles (300 rubles for students) – tickets here
Explore the art of bookmaking with the publisher Vita Nova Club’s exhibition at the Hermitage Museum. The display offers a step-by-step walkthrough of the process that spans over book covers, printing techniques and illustrations, and limited and handmade editions.
Wednesday, March 18
Farther Than Far
- Until April 5, 12-8 pm daily, except for Mon and Tue
- Art of Foto
- Free
From epic volcanoes to frozen waterfalls, this photography display invites visitors to explore the beauty of the Kamchatka Peninsula through a black-and-white lens.
