Mariinsky Organ Concert 28 October: ECHO Prize Winner Andoni Andrada
Spanish organist Andoni Andrada, winner of the First Prize at the ECHO International Organ Competition 2026, performs at the Mariinsky Concert Hall on 28 October as part of the XIV International Organ Festival.
Manege Exhibition Hall in St. Petersburg: Exhibitions, Tickets & How to Get There
The Central Exhibition Hall Manege on St. Isaac's Square is St. Petersburg's main large-scale exhibition venue. Here's how to find it, buy tickets and avoid confusing it with another Manege in the city.
Shishkin Lecture at the Russian Museum: Tonight at 6:30 PM
Tonight, October 26 at 6:30 PM — a lecture on Ivan Shishkin's forest paintings in the Benois Wing of the Russian Museum. Delivered by art historian Sergei Krivondenсhenkov in the exhibition rooms. Tickets still available.
Philharmonia St. Petersburg from October 27: Piazzolla, Shostakovich, Matsuev
This week at St. Petersburg's Philharmonia: an Argentine tango evening, Shostakovich's 24 Preludes and Fugues, and a chamber recital by Denis Matsuev. Tickets and practical details.
Kirov Plant St. Petersburg: How to Book a Factory Tour and What to See Nearby
The Kirov Plant is one of Russia's oldest industrial enterprises, founded in 1801. How to arrange a tour, what they show, and what's worth seeing in this less-visited part of St. Petersburg.
Peterhof Fountains Running Until November 4: Last Chance This Season
The fountain season at Peterhof has been extended to November 4. After that, the Grand Cascade shuts down until spring. Nine days left — here's how to get there and what to see.
Friends of St. Petersburg 2026: 200 Free Events Starting October 29
From October 29 to November 1, over 200 free concerts, exhibitions and tours open across 30 venues in St. Petersburg. Here's how to make the most of it.
Resident Day at Sevcable Port: 50 Free Workshops on November 7–8
November 7–8 at Sevcable Port — the annual Resident Day. 50 tenants open their studios for free workshops, lectures, screenings and tours. Collect stickers to exchange for souvenirs.
What's on in St Petersburg and Leningrad Region, November 2–8: 42 events
42 events for November 2–8: plays, matches, stand-up, talks, workshops, clubs and day trips.
Art Exhibitions in St Petersburg: Where to Go, Prices and Free Days
The best exhibition venues in St Petersburg, how to track what's on, when admission is free and how to fit several shows into one day.
Shishkin Exhibition and Art Evening at the Russian Museum: 26 October
The Russian Museum hosts an art evening on 26 October with a lecture and a viewing of the Ivan Shishkin exhibition in the Benois Wing. Here's what to expect and how to get tickets.
Flower of Life Memorial on the Road of Life: How to Visit From St Petersburg
A guide to the Flower of Life memorial on the Road of Life: its history, what's there, how to get from St Petersburg and what else to see along the route.
