Thursday, July 10
Seasons. Banks of the Neva
- Until September 16, 11 am - 10 pm daily
- ArtMuza
- Free
If you love St. Petersburg, you’ll love the urban landscapes at ArtMuza. The exhibition by Pavel Escov, a local cityscape artist, comprises over 60 works that reflect the diversity of St. Petersburg in any weather and season.
Friday, July 11
Brodsky Drive
- July 11-13, see the program here
- Anna Akhmatova Museum
- 750-1,200 rubles (600-1,000 rubles for students) – tickets here
Jazz musicians from Russia and abroad will bring three days of non-stop jazz – set in the courtyard of Anna Akhmatova Museum, away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown.
Saturday, July 12
ITMO Family Day 2025
- 10 am - 7 pm
- 300th Anniversary Park
- Free – register here
ITMO Family Day, the university’s epic celebration for its graduates, staff, and friends, is horn-blowing its way into St. Petersburg, now in a new location. The program is jam-packed with events and activities for all ages, from shred-therapy sessions to PowerPoint parties, and, of course, the performance of our headliner, The Hatters, to top off the night.
Sunday, July 13
Tatarian Rave
- July 12-13, 12-9 pm
- Sevkabel Port
- Free
This weekend, Sevkabel Port is hosting its first-ever market inspired by the history and culture of Tatarstan. Come to have a tea party with chak-chak, enjoy themed DJ sets, and shop to your heart’s content, whether that is clothes, accessories, decor, books, or beauty products.
Monday, July 14
Duels from Achilles to Lifar
- Until November 2, 11 am - 6 pm (Wed, Thu, Sun), 11 am - 8 pm (Tue, Fri, Sat)
- Hermitage Museum
- 500 rubles – tickets here
Where does dueling take its roots? And what was the traditional gear like? The newly-opened display at the Hermitage Museum reflects on the rise and decline of dueling, its attributes, traditions and rules, as well as the duels that left a mark on history and common reasons for dueling – from ancient times to the mid-20th century.
Tuesday, July 15
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
- 8 pm
- New Holland Island
- Free
New Holland’s open-air cinema is back for another season – and this Tuesday, we’re watching Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom (2012) on the big screen, a coming-of-age story about two kids who decide to run away together and start a new life off the coast of New England.
Age rating 18+, viewer discretion advised.
Wednesday, July 16
Russian Decorative Trays
- Until February 1, 10 am - 6 pm (Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun), 10 am - 9 pm (Fri-Sun)
- Stroganov Palace (Russian Museum)
- 300-1,000 rubles (200-700 rubles for students) – tickets here
Travel through five centuries of Russian applied art at the Stroganov Palace. On view are over 150 decorative trays created by Russian masters between the 17th and 21st centuries. The display explores the evolution of the artform, as well as the diversity of materials and techniques used throughout its history.
