Thursday, October 3
From Darkness to Light
- Until January 8, 10 am - 9 pm daily
- Fabergé Museum
- 800 rubles (400 rubles for students) – tickets here
From Darkness to Light is a newly-opened exhibition of jewelry at the Fabergé Museum, inspired by the concept of self-discovery and the image of a butterfly flying to the light. Aside from that, the exhibition also touches upon the extinction of rare animal species and the fragile beauty of the world.
Friday, October 4
Rock Hits
- 7 pm
- St. Petersburg Philharmonia
- 700-1,500 rubles – tickets here
Rock Hits at St. Petersburg Philharmonia is two hours of legendary movie soundtracks – including scores from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit series – and Queen’s greatest hits, from A Kind of Magic to The Show Must Go On and everything in between. Save a ticket for a fantastic Friday night of live music!
Saturday, October 5
Beatles Day & Provocateur Market
- October 5-6
- Sevkabel Port
- Free (except for the Beatles & Classic Rock concert) – register here
It’s Beatles weekend in St. Pete! On the deck is a market of local brands by Provocateur Group, a slew of events by STUDIO 42, and a live rock concert by SOUND (tickets here) – all themed after the all-time British rock band. From scratching that shopping itch to diving into the world of Beatlemania with quizzes, lectures, and souvenirs, the choices of what to do are aplenty.
Sunday, October 6
Maple Festival
- October 5-6, 10 am - 5 pm
- St. Petersburg Botanical Garden
- 900 rubles (600 rubles for students) – tickets here
As leaves begin to change color, it’s time to head into nature (or at least nearby green oases)! This weekend, St. Petersburg Botanical Garden is hosting the Maple Festival, which will include 50 maple types and a fun-packed program to enjoy. The program promises scenic walks in the park, a mime show, arts & crafts workshops, and more.
Monday, October 7
Line. Stroke. Spot. 20th-Century Drawings from the Collection of the Russian Museum
- Until December 8, 10 am - 6 pm daily except for Tus
- St. Michael’s Castle (the Russian Museum)
- 600-1,000 rubles (350-600 rubles) – tickets here
The Line. Stroke. Spot display refers to the classical chapters of Russian art history, presenting the works of the 20th century's top artists, among which are Mikhail Vrubel, Valentin Serov, Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, and many more.
Tuesday, October 8
Netsuke Masters. Japanese Miniature Sculptures of the 18th-20th centuries
- Until January 19, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles (300 rubles for students) – tickets here
The Netsuke Masters exhibition at the Hermitage Museum features around 200 masterful sculptures made by prominent Japanese masters between the 18th and 20th centuries and explores the history of miniature carving from its origin to present day.
Wednesday, October 9
In the Images of St. Petersburg
- Until December 15, 12- 8 pm (Tue, Thu-Sun), 2-9 pm (Wed)
- Museum of 20th-21st Century Art of St. Petersburg
- TBA – tickets here
See the city of St. Petersburg through the eyes of notable painters from the early 19th to the late 20th centuries. On view is a collection of paintings and graphics – totaling over 100 seminal works – that forms an all-encompassing portrait of the city as seen by painters of varied epochs and genres.
