Thursday, August 22
A Talent with Tragic Fate. 200th Anniversary of Grigory Soroka’s Birth
- Until November 4, 10 am - 6 pm daily, except for Tue
- St. Michael's Castle (the Russian Museum)
- 700-1,200 rubles (400 rubles for students) – tickets here
In honor of the 200th anniversary of Grigory Vasilyev (Soroka)’s birth, A Talent with Tragic Fate at the Russian Museum features the highlights of the famed Russian painter’s art from its own collection, as well as from other best-known museums and galleries of Russia. The exhibition includes more than 50 paintings and drawings by the artist, most of which are inspired by rural life, as well as works of his contemporaries.
Friday, August 23
Festival: Leningradskye Mosty (Leningrad Bridges)
- August 23-25, 6 pm
- Flour Bridge, Bank Bridge, and Malo-Konyushennyy Bridge
- Free
The most “St. Petersburgian” music festival is back – and better than ever! The ninth edition will boast a lineup of Russian bands operating in genres from pop rock to retro and jazz, and take place, as usual, at the city’s signature locations: its bridges. The event offers three days of creative residencies, free live performances, and discussions on music and art. View the lineup and schedule here.
Saturday, August 24
Board game night by GaGa
- August 24-25, 9 pm
- Brusnitsyn Culture Quarter
- 450 rubles – register here
Spice up your Saturday night with casual-to-hardcore board games, tournaments, a friendly community, and a marine view as a nice bonus. Join epic battles, meet new friends, level up your skills, or simply have a blast.
Sunday, August 25
Jazz Sunday
- 8 pm
- New Holland Island
- 700 rubles – tickets here
Enjoy a night of jazz on New Holland Island with Andrey Krasilnikov, hailed as a prominent saxophonist, composer, and arranger who has played with such jazz legends as Dave Liebman, Billy Cobham, and German Lukyanov. The artist will perform songs from his latest album, Bloody Belly Comb Jelly, which combines sensitive melodies, strong ensemble arrangements, and distinctive musical forms.
Monday, August 26
Color Sounds
- Starting from August 23, 12-9 pm (Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun), 12-6 pm (Tue, Thu)
- Bashmakov Gallery
- 500 rubles (350 rubles for students)
The exhibition features an extraordinary collection of Wassily Kandinsky's work that follows his evolution as the pioneer of European abstract art. Over 50 pieces by the artist are on display, including his early and rare works, colorful lithographs, and woodcuts from various periods. Most of the pieces are exhibited in St. Petersburg for the first time.
Tuesday, August 27
Exhibition of art & photography
The ROSPHOTO exhibition hall hosts a one-of-a kind display showcasing versatile, boundless photographic experiments. At its heart is a collection of artworks at the crossroads of art and photography, made by 1990s art academy alumni who were inspired by old, traditional printing and painting techniques. And if that's not enough for you, go on your own tour of the city's top photography spots with our recent guide.
Wednesday, August 28
Sand sculpture festival
- August 23 - September 8, 11 am - 8 pm daily
- 300th Anniversary Park
- Free
Wrap up the summer of ‘24 in style – with a grand sand sculpture fest at the 300th Anniversary Park! The event will show an awe-inspiring array of sand works by skilled sculptors from all over Russia, with subjects including the city’s founder Peter the Great, the sea, sphinxes, and much and many more.
