The Mariinsky (former Kirov) Theatre is one of the symbols of the Russian culture. The world-famous soprano Anna Netrebko made her debut at the Mariinsky Theatre and still performs here.
Address: Theatralnaya Ploshchad 1
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor or Canal Griboyedova. Then by bus number 3, К-3, К-22, 27 or К-312
The official website of the Mariinsky Theatre (Russian and English)
2. Hermitage Theatre
One of the oldest theatres in Russia. Here one can enjoy ballet performances or concerts in a stylish atmosphere.
Address: Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya 34
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt
The official website of the Hermitage Theatre (Russian and English)
3. The St. Petersburg Philharmonic
The St. Petersburg Shostakovich Academic Philharmonic has two concert halls, the Grand and the Small Hall. Both halls have incredible acoustics and are located in historic buildings in the centre of St. Petersburg, not far from each other.
Video about the St. Petersburg Philharmonic (in German with subtitles in English. To activate the subtitles click the button (cc).)
- The Grand Hall
Big concerts
Address: Michailovskaya Ul. 2
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor
- The Small Hall named after M. Glinka
Champer music
Address: Nevsky Prospekt 30
Metro: Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor
The official website of the St. Peterburg Philharmonic (Russian and English)
4. The Bolshoi State St. Peterburg Circus
The oldest circus building in Russia.
Address: Nabereshnaya reki Fontanki 3
Metro: Gostiny Dvor
The official website of the State St. Petersburg Circus (Russian and English)