Thursday, September 19
Emptiness Game
- Until October 13, 12-8 pm daily
- New Holland Island (Pavilion)
- Free
New Holland Island’s Pavilion is currently showcasing a series of photographs by interdisciplinary artist Irina Ivannikova, who examines the premises of former factories turned into creative spaces. The exhibition hopes to highlight the contrast between private and public, production and creation, full and empty.
Friday, September 20
Drive (2011)
- 4:10 pm
- Rodina Cinema
- 250 rubles – tickets here
What did happen at the end, for real? Come see the story of an unnamed man (played by Ryan Gosling) – a Hollywood stunt driver by day and a wheelman for hire by night. The screening is in English with Russian subtitles.
Saturday, September 21
Garden of Fountains
- 12-6 pm
- Summer Garden
- 500 rubles – tickets here
Open the fall season at the Garden of Fountains festival at Summer Garden. Inspired by Peter the Great’s times, the festival aims to bring together music, dances, fall traditions, and history. The program promises insightful lectures, boat tours, workshops, and live music. The celebration will end with a live orchestra performance.
Sunday, September 22
Festival of Chinese Cuisine and Culture
- September 21-22, 11 am - 10 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture at the Chinese Cuisine and Culture Festival! This weekend, head to Sevkabel Port to enjoy live performances, explore national traditions, and sample authentic dishes.
Monday, September 23
Russia and Belarus: Crossed Destinies
- Until December 2, 10 am - 6 pm daily, except for Tue
- Marble Palace (Russian Museum)
- 500-600 rubles (300 rubles for students) – tickets here
The State Russian Museum presents its collaboration with The National Art Museum of the Republic of Belarus. The exhibition assembles over 300 works of varied genres created by Russian and Belarusian artists between the 18th and 19th centuries to promote historical and artistic ties between the two nations.
Tuesday, September 24
Polychrome
- Until October 3, 12:45 - 6 pm
- Stieglitz Academy
- 500 rubles – tickets here
Visit the city’s remarkable art academy and enjoy the works of the past and present – all in one scoop. The academy presents an unparalleled collection of watercolors, including those produced by the country’s renowned artists, current students, and contemporary painters.
Wednesday, September 25
The new season at St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 8 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 600-1,600 rubles – tickets here
Autumn isn't just about pumpkin spice lattes – it’s also a brand-new season in the world of art. The new season at St. Petersburg Philharmonia will open with resounding performances of Dmitri Shostakovich's magnum opus, Symphony No. 6, alongside Johannes Brahms' monumental pieces.
