M. Y. Lermontov Central Library / 16:00
Cultural events this weekend in St Petersburg
17 October — 18 October 2026 · Moscow time
Concerts, literary gatherings and cultural evenings for the coming Saturday and Sunday. Choose a programme and check admission with the organiser.
Upcoming events: 7Moscow time
Benois Family Salons / 19:00
The Sapozhnikovs and Madonna with a Flower
20, 3rd Line of Vasilyevsky Island
Rimsky-Korsakov Apartment Museum / 16:00
Shostakovich: A Word Without Words
28 Zagorodny Prospekt, building B
Elena Obraztsova Cultural Centre / 19:00
The Melodious Nightingale: An Evening of Old Romances
65 Nevsky ProspektBefore visiting, check the programme, admission terms and any changes through the official link on the event page.
Before your visit
Planning a cultural weekend
One main evening, checked dates and enough time: plan a weekend without imagined availability or an overloaded itinerary.
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