St Petersburg
St Petersburg
Events St Petersburg
PETERHOF PARK
Only twice a year - in late May and early October - one can witness a spectacular show held at Peterhof Park which combines the powerful fountains, centuries-old statues, superb performing arts, colorful illumination and fantastic firework displays.
All the fountains function from May to mid October, daily, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://www.peterhof.org/
Between mid-May and mid-July there should be plenty of events and entertainment as it's the celebration of White Nights. Sitting on the 60th latitude north, St Petersburg enjoys late sunsets during this period.
Ballet and Opera performances are mainly during the winter months. A highlight of the year is the Christmas performances of The Nutcracker, danced mainly by children from the Vaganova Ballet School.
PUSHKIN GOLDEN AUTUMN FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 2006
The Pushkin Legacy with its partner the Grand Hotel Europe (the oldest and finest hotel in St. Petersburg) will host the 5th annual Pushkin Golden Autumn Ball on October 14 at the world renowned Catherine Palace in the town of Pushkin.
Other events in the Festival include the Russian debut of Vasili Mededev's ballet adaptation of Pushkin's classic, 'Onegin' featuring soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre. For more information or exclusive tickets and arrangements contact the Pushkin Gallery.