One of the amazing natural phenomena is the phenomenon of “white nights”, when the night never comes and consists of twilight. . This phenomenon is observed in areas of high latitudes of the Earth: in Alaska, in Greenland, as well as in one of the most beautiful cities in the world - St. Petersburg. Despite the fact that white nights have long been found scientific explanation, but it still attracts people with its unusualness. The season of white nights in St. Petersburg starts from the end of May and lasts until mid-July.
Events in 2016, but many of them are repeated annually!
During this period, white nights turn into one of the main "landmarks" of the city, giving it a special charm. At this time, the streets are full of walking people, and probably only the inhabitants of St. Petersburg are sleeping. Another particularly attractive attraction for tourists during the white nights are drawbridges. Although this spectacle is beautiful, sometimes it is also associated with problems - you need to wait for the bridges to get to the opposite bank of the river, and the movement of ships on the Neva can even cause traffic jams. White nights in St. Petersburg - favorite time for many, especially if you choose to ride on the Neva. . Many people want to admire the city from the water and it is justified - the city takes on a special look and gives you new impressions. It is during the White Nights season that numerous festivals and concerts are organized on open areas and other events with which I will introduce you now!
Calendar of events held in St. Petersburg in June
Landscape Art Festival
Landscape Art Festival imperial gardens Russia” will be held on the territory Mikhailovsky garden V Saint Petersburg e (next to the Russian Museum). main topic Festival 2016 - Childhood, creating a space for adults and children to relax. Within the framework of the festival "Imperial Gardens of Russia" an exhibition-competition "Flowers of Life" will be held. Contestants will receive prizes for the best flower arrangement and the best garden sculpture. On the territory of the Mikhailovsky Garden, in the very center of St. Petersburg, landscape compositions will be placed in several categories, covering the history, present and future of gardens in Russia, England, Holland, Germany, France and other countries. Leading Russian and foreign landscape designers take part in the exhibition-competition every year. At this time, during the days of the festival in the Mikhailovsky Garden of the Russian Museum, various events concerts, performances of musical and dance groups, lectures and workshops. 
International Street Theater Festival
International festival of street theaters "Yelagin Park". The festival will take part theater groups from different countries.
Venue: St. Petersburg, Central Park of Culture and Leisure. S. M. Kirov.
During its existence, the festival has become the most anticipated spring event for both artists and visitors, because for three days Yelagin Island turns into one large stage platform, where everyone can become an actor and a spectator at the same time. permanent participants festival are teams from France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Holland, Australia, Estonia, Belarus and Russia. You can see the performances of both well-known and completely new masters. street theater. The program of the festival meets the tastes of the most demanding theatre-goer: in the daytime, spectacular and colorful performances delight everyone who came, and evening performances will provide an opportunity to think about eternal questions, which theaters will raise in their productions. 
The Knights' Festival "Medieval Tale" will be held on the territory of the Annensky fortifications in Vyborg (near the Vyborg Castle). During the festival, you can see medieval clothes, archery competitions, a knightly tournament, medieval dances. Several tournaments will be organized every day and demonstration performances(from 14:00 to 17:00). There will be an evening music program at 20:00. Vyborg has such a strong aura of historicism and romanticism that every year it gathers hundreds of people who are fond of historical reconstruction, knightly and medieval culture, folk music, etc. And every year there are more and more of these festivals. Festival organizers are engaged in the reconstruction of history. That is, restoration different directions life of the Middle Ages, based on reliable sources.
- paid entrance
- Book your hotel in advance.
The holiday of school graduates "Scarlet Sails" is held in St. Petersburg annually in June. In 2016, the Scarlet Sails holiday will be held on the night of June 25-26. IN holiday events more than 20 thousand school graduates and a large number of city dwellers and tourists. The main event - a theatrical program and a concert on the Palace Square will start at 22.00 and can last until 5 in the morning. Login to Palace Square by invitation only. Light pyrotechnic multimedia show at the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island.
A little about the history of the holiday: Scarlet Sails» — holiday of graduates Leningrad schools, whose appearance in the late 60s was inspired by the incredible popularity of the film of the same name based on the novel by Alexander Grin.
The first holiday took place on June 27, 1968. On this day, for the first time, Leningrad schoolchildren saw a ship under scarlet sails on the Neva, which later became the emblem of the holiday. The tradition of the whole city to celebrate the entry of yesterday's schoolchildren into adulthood was interrupted in 1979 and was revived only 25 years later at the initiative of the Administration of St. Petersburg and the Joint Stock Bank "RUSSIA".
The second birth of the holiday took place on June 24, 2005. Since then, its geography has expanded significantly, the city event has acquired an international sound, "Scarlet Sails" has been included in the register of world event tourism and recommended for visiting in 20 countries of the European Union. Every year, the Scarlet Sails festival gathers hundreds of thousands of spectators in the center of St. Petersburg. 
The Stars of the White Nights Music Festival is in the top ten the best festivals for lovers of opera, ballet and classical music in Russia. The festival program includes the best opera and ballet performances of the Mariinsky Theatre, masterpieces chamber music and theater premieres.
Location: Mariinskii Opera House.
The Stars of the White Nights music festival is now one of the ten best festivals in the world. It was initiated in 1993 by artistic director Mariinsky Theater Valery Gergiev. According to the maestro, he conceived the first festival as a "musical gift" to the city from the Mariinsky Theater staff, from the soloists who agreed to take part in it. For 18 years, the scope of the Stars of the White Nights festival has expanded from 10 days to 3 months. The annual festival program includes the best opera and ballet performances of the theatre, grandiose symphonic works, masterpieces of chamber music and new theatrical premieres. Over the past years, the program cycles of works by classical composers have been appearing on the festival’s playbill: performances of Prokofiev’s symphonies, Beethoven’s symphonies and concertos, opera and ballet and symphonic music Tchaikovsky, as well as all the symphonies of Shostakovich and all the symphonies of Mahler. Every year the Mariinsky Theater expands the boundaries of the festival, performing in Moscow and the cities of the North-West region, as well as mastering the creation of performances in natural scenery. 
The exhibition will feature more than 1000 objects, creative people from 14 countries of the world. The event is attended by representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Italy, France, Great Britain, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia and the Czech Republic. In the festival program: international competition classical painting, International Abstract and Avant-garde Art Competition, International Sculpture Competition, International Photography Competition.
Location: Exhibition Center St. Petersburg Union of Artists.
Address: St. Petersburg, Bolshaya Morskaya street, 38.
St. Petersburg Art Week is a project whose main goal is to support St. Petersburg and Russian artists, graphic artists, painters, sculptors and craftsmen, graduates working in the provision of artistic services to the population. St. Petersburg Art Week will be interesting not only for its exhibition program, but also for the educational block of master classes and lectures. Everyone will be able to get qualified lessons in wall painting using decorative plaster, according to artistic processing leather, the manufacture of colored glass products, wire knitting, learn about the features of photography in a reportage and much more. A big event at the Art Week, last year was the holding of the art action "The most numerous plein air in St. Petersburg", in the Alexander Garden, opposite the Admiralty. Those walking in the Alexander Garden could join this event, and those specially invited for this professional artists, gave valuable advice and directions. I think this year will be something no less useful and interesting! 
Arriving in St. Petersburg, you want to see as much as possible interesting places but don't know where to start? I suggested something. But if you want to not only see but also hear interesting information about St. Petersburg sights, I recommend excursions around St. Petersburg. We advise you to take advantage of the offer of the Exava agency.
So, St. Petersburg has long been associated with white nights. When the season of white nights begins in the city on the Neva, hotels and hotels are packed “to the eyeballs”. But if you still decide to see the white nights, then I advise you to worry in advance and book a hotel.
You can ride on the Neva. During the season of white nights, such a walk will be very spectacular and will bring many vivid impressions. In addition, a walk along the Neva is incredibly romantic, and enjoying this journey with your loved one will be a real gift. In fact, white nights do not quite reflect their name. It's like a continuation of the evening. It is the twilight light that stands throughout all this time. Visibility at this time is quite good. With such a twilight perception of the world, it seems that you find yourself in some magical land where everything is mysterious and very unusual.
Just for the sake of such sensations, it is worth visiting this magnificent city during the season of white nights and all-consuming romance. Come, Peter is waiting for you!
If you want to get out of the city, I advise you to drive to, admire ancient capital Rus' and, by the way, are held there in the summer. Don't forget to admire Nevsky Prospekt.
Premiere: 01.01.2017
Duration: 02:01:30
The first festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" took place in 1992. This year the festival will take place in updated format. The organizers are focusing on the now traditional high level concert and extensive music program. The competition program of the festival will remain unchanged, covering maximum amount participating countries. Judging of the contestants will be carried out by an authoritative jury. As conceived by the organizers, the renewed festival should become the most memorable event of this musical year! The guests of the festival will be: A-Ha, Paula Abdul, Anastacia, Mika, Eros Ramazzotti, Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes, Joe Cocker, Mr. big, Jose Carreras, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Bryan May (ex. Queen), Julio Iglesias, Ringo Starr & All Starr Band, deep purple, Kevin Costner, Woody Allen, The Jacksons, Nelly, Zucchero, Earth, Sarah Connor, Wind and Fire and others.
Tracklist:
05. Ani Lorak - You still ...
01. Alexey Vorobyov Elena Sever - Tango
02. Scorpions - Still loving you
03. Leonid Agutin and Willie Kay - Samba
04. Nick West / Nick West - Say Somethin
05. Ani Lorak - You still love
06. Alejandro Irizarry - Despacito
07. Polina Gagarina - Drama No More
08. Alma & Niro Resende - Paroles, paroles
09. VladiMIR / VladiMir - It's up to me to decide
10. Stas Mikhailov - Cranes fly to China
11. Stas Mikhailov and Elena Sever - Do not call, I do not hear
12. Busta Rhymes - I Know What You Want
13. Dr Feelgood - Going Back Home
14. QUEENS / Queens - Live
15. Andrea Nachero - Malafemmena
16. Earthlings - Candle
17. Kid Creole & The Coconuts - Don't Take My Coconuts
18. Russian - Girl
19. Jason Derulo - Wiggle
20. Tena Eve / Tina Iva - At last
21. UrKiss / YurKiss - Margarita What did you do wrong
22. George Gakis - Is This Love
23. Phrimaphaa Khornrojjanachawin - Stone Cold
24. Alexander Ivanov - Forgotten
25. New Power Generation - Cream
26. New Power Generation & YurKiss - Sexy MF
27. St. Petersburg - Homeland of football
28. Sondoro Sandhy - When a man love a woman
29. Scorpions - Wind of Change
From 8 to 10 July 2017 in the most prestigious and famous concert hall northern capital Grand Concert Hall "Oktyabrsky" will host a large-scale International music Festival"White Nights of St. Petersburg". Amazing sound, amazing visual effects from best designers around the world, performances by contestants from all over the world and stars Russian stage at the International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" will not leave anyone indifferent!
IN competitive program young performers from all continents will take part: from Indonesia, Sweden, USA, Israel, Italy, France, Portugal, Japan, Thailand, Peru, Greece, Russia, China and Korea. As special guests the music forum, as always, both world superstars and leaders of the domestic show industry are announced.
The International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" is an annual music competition for talented young performers selected from all over the world, without restrictions on styles and genres. The history of the Festival turned the idea of Russian show business the end of the 20th century, and in the 21st they continue to amaze, discovering more and more new stars.
The first festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" was held in 1992 in St. Petersburg. Musical competition not only immediately gained respect and acquired fans among sophisticated music lovers, but also became the biggest festival popular music both in Russia and throughout Eastern Europe. The events of the Festival were covered by the largest Russian and foreign television and radio companies.
For more than 20 years of its existence, the International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" has become one of the most anticipated musical events and is known far beyond the borders of Russia. Competition is a launching pad for many popular artists from all over the world. It is he who allows you to fix in the mind younger generation image of Russia and St. Petersburg as centers musical culture
Every year the festival brings a real celebration of music, where any music lover can enjoy the performances of those stars that they never even dreamed of seeing: A-Ha, Paula Abdul, Anastacia, Mika, Eros Ramazzotti, Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes, Joe Cocker, Mr. Big, Jose Carreras, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Bryan May (ex. Queen), Julio Iglesias, Ringo Starr & All Starr Band, Deep Purple, Kevin Costner, Woody Allen, The Jacksons, Nelly, Zucchero, Earth, Sarah Connor, Earth, Wind and Fire and many many others.
IN last years festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" was able to reach new level: live broadcasts took place on Channel One, which allowed millions of Russians not only to see the performances of stars of the first magnitude, but to follow the ups and downs of the most acute struggle in the competition program and participate in choosing the winner by voting.
This year the festival will appear in an updated format. The organizers are focusing on the traditionally high level of the concert and the extensive musical program. Before the audience will appear as guests the most famous and beloved Russian performers- The Scorpions, Dr Feelgood, New Power Generation, Kid Creole and Coconuts, Nik West. It will not do without unexpected and pleasant surprises for the audience - full list organizers promise to reveal the headliners later.
The competition program of the festival will remain unchanged, covering the maximum number of participating countries. Judging of the contestants will be carried out by an authoritative jury. According to the plan of the organizers, the renewed festival should become the most memorable event of this musical year!
Festival partners:
General partner of the festival- PJSC "Gazprom".
Information Partners Events: Russian radio, Radio Chanson, RU TV, Rusong TV.
How to get to the festival:
- Entrance by invitation cards, which can be ordered by phone +7 (812) 989–77–99 or by email mail [email protected]
International Music Festival
"White Nights"
From July 8 to 10, 2017, the large-scale International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" will be held in the most prestigious and eminent concert hall of the Northern capital of the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall.
Young performers from all over the world will take part in the competition program. As always, world superstars and leaders of the domestic show industry are announced as special guests of the music forum.
The International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" is an annual music competition for talented young performers selected from all over the world, without restrictions on styles and genres. The history of the Festival turned the idea of Russian show business at the end of the 20th century, and in the 21st they continue to amaze, discovering more and more new stars.
The first festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" was held in 1992 in St. Petersburg. The music competition not only immediately gained respect and gained fans among sophisticated music lovers, but also became the largest popular music festival in Russia and throughout Eastern Europe. The events of the Festival were covered by the largest Russian and foreign television and radio companies.
For more than 20 years of its existence, the International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" has become one of the most anticipated musical events and is known far beyond the borders of Russia. The competition is a launching pad for many popular performers from all over the world. It is he who allows to fix in the minds of the younger generation the image of Russia and St. Petersburg as centers of musical culture.
Every year the festival brings a real celebration of music, where any music lover can enjoy the performances of those stars that they never even dreamed of seeing: A-Ha, Paula Abdul, Anastacia, Mika, Eros Ramazzotti, Whitesnake, Glenn Hughes, Joe Cocker, Mr. Big, Jose Carreras, Chris Rea, Status Quo, Bryan May (ex. Queen), Julio Iglesias, Ringo Starr & All Starr Band, Deep Purple, Kevin Costner, Woody Allen, The Jacksons, Nelly, Zucchero, Earth, Sarah Connor, Earth, Wind and Fire and many many others.
In recent years, the festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" was able to reach a new level: live broadcasts took place on Channel One, which allowed millions of Russians not only to see the performances of stars of the first magnitude, but to follow the vicissitudes of the most acute struggle in the competition program and participate in the selection of the winner by voting.
This year the festival will appear in an updated format. The organizers are focusing on the traditionally high level of the concert and the extensive musical program. The most famous and favorite Russian performers - The Scorpions, Dr Feelgood, New Power Generation, Kid Creole and Coconuts, Nik West - will appear before the audience as guests. It will not do without unexpected and pleasant surprises for the audience - the organizers promise to reveal the full list of headliners later.
The competition program of the festival will remain unchanged, covering the maximum number of participating countries. Judging of the contestants will be carried out by an authoritative jury. According to the plan of the organizers, the renewed festival should become the most memorable event of this musical year!
Stunning sound, stunning visual effects from the best lighting designers, performances by contestants from all over the world and Russian pop stars at the International Music Festival "White Nights of St. Petersburg" will not leave anyone indifferent!
Entrance by invitation cards
