Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Stars of White Nights Festival
From late May until mid-July, this annual festival showcases world premieres of op-
era and ballet. Performances are held around the city, especially at the Mariinsky
Theatre. The festival culminates in a fabulous ball at Tsarskoe Selo, which draws the
event to a close.
July & August
High summer is hot and bright - a great time to see the city in all its vividly
painted, Italianate glory. There are few festivals in July and August, but with
weather like this, who needs them?
Navy Day
On 25 July St Petersburg celebrates its thousands of naval officers and rich maritime
history with a flotilla of boats on the Neva outside the Admiralty and a general party
along the banks of the river - great if you like a man in uniform.
September & October
Two great months to visit - September is still usually warm and tourist numbers
are dropping off, while October is cool, if not yet cold, with even fewer visitors.
Early Music Festival
This musical festival aims to revive forgotten masterpieces from the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and the baroque era. The festival features a baroque opera, as well as
performances by the Catherine the Great Orchestra. Musicians perform at various
venues from mid-September until early October.
