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From late May to early July the nights are bright in St. Petersburg, with the brightest period, the White Nights, normally lasting from June 11 th to July 2 nd.The White Nights (Beliye Nochi) are a curious phenomenon caused by St. Petersburg's very northerly geographical location - at 59 degrees 57' North (roughly on the same latitude as Oslo, Norway, the southern tip of Greenland and Seward ...
The White Nights Festival is an annual summer festival in Saint Petersburg celebrating its midnight twilight phenomena due to its location near the Arctic Circle; each year between around April 22 and August 21, the skies only reach twilight and never reach complete darkness.
- White Nights of St. Petersburg
- Tourist Activities During White Nights
- White Nights Festivals
- Palaces, Cathedrals and Museums: Special Events During White Nights
- Sports Events
- Forums and Conferences on Economics and Science
- Literature and Film
What are White Nights and when do they occur?
St. Petersburg is a city that is well known for its White Nights or in Russian, Beliye Nochi, an atmospheric phenomenon that occurs from the end of May to mid-July. During this period the sun never fully sets and the sky stays bright throughout the night with a light similar to the light of sunset (midnight sun).
It’s not a phenomenon unique to St. Petersburg
Many people believe that it is a phenomenon that occurs only in St. Petersburg, but the truth is that it is a phenomenon that is typical of the regions near the Arctic Circle, where there are other smaller cities in which this phenomenon is more spectacular. White Nights can be experienced in many other cities in Russia, Sweden, Norway or Finland. However, it could be said that St. Petersburg has “appropriated” this phenomenon, being the city closest to the Arctic Circle. With its population...
It’s a time for celebrations and festivals. Don’t stop the party!
White Nights of St. Petersburg have become a real attraction of the city and represent the beginning of a very festive period in the city, not only because they coincide with the St. Petersburg’s major public holiday (May 27), but also for many other reasons. During this period people stroll along the streets at night, given the existing atmosphere, especially on weekends. Tourists take the opportunity to watch the city’s drawbridges being raised by taking boat cruises on the Neva River start...
1.1. Strolling around on White Nights: from late May to mid-July
Strolling around at night, as if it were daytime, by the city canals, along Nevsky Avenue or through the main pedestrian streets of the historic heart of St. Petersburg, is a real pleasure. The city is bustling with excitement and filled with fun. Restaurants, shops and museums extend their opening hours. Hosts of kiosks and mobile food carts sell ice cream, known as morozhenoe. The most popular brands are Plombir and Stakanchik, which are served in a cone or cup-shaped wafer. It is very inte...
1.2. Take a cruise to see the opening of the drawbridges: from May 1
But the tourist attraction that draws most people in St. Petersburg during this time is a night cruise on the Neva River to see up close the city’s drawbridges, such as the famous Palace Bridge, being raised from 1:30 a.m. You will also be able to see the Aurora Cruiserup close or tour some of the city’s canals. It is a sight to behold the number of vessels piling up to take this route and to see how, after the bridges open, large-tonnage vessels coming from the Volga and heading for the Balt...
1.3. Rooftop tours of St. Petersburg: from April
If a walking tour of the city or a boat cruise on the Neva River does not seem exciting enough, an option that has become very popular in St. Petersburg in the last few years are rooftop tours of the city, a different point from which to see the city in a way, of course, that is completely safe.
2.1. “Scarlet Sails” Festival: night of June 21 – June 22, 2019
The Scarlet Sails Festival is held at the height of the White Nights season during the summer solstice. It is a very crowded annual event (with figures of 800,000 or even 1,000,000 participants according to some), and it takes place on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice. In 2019 it will be held on the night of June 21 to June 22. The first festival was held on June 27, 1968. It’s the party for high school students who have graduatedand celebrate it in style. Students come from differ...
2.2. “Stars of the White Nights” Festival: May 22 – July 21, 2019
The “Stars of the White Nights” Festival is one of the most important events during the White Nights season. It is a series of performances of classical ballet, opera and orchestra concertsat the Mariinsky Theater and the Mariinsky Concert Hall. The artistic director of the festival is Valery Gergiev. This festival began with the first mayor of St. Petersburg, Anatoly Sobchak, in 1993 and has continued annually since then. Some of the stars that have performed there are Plácido Domingo, Olga...
2.3. “White Nights” International Music Festival: July 20-22, 2019
The St. Petersburg White Nights International Music Festival is held every year in the city’s Ice Palace (ice hockey rink). In previous years there have been performances by international artistssuch as A-Ha, Deep Purple, Scorpions, Whitesnake, The Doors, Status Quo, Ringo Starr, Paula Abdul, Joe Cocker, Brian May, Chris Rea, Julio Iglesias, Joée Carreras, Eros Ramazotti , etc.
3.1. Opening of the Peterhof Fountains: May 18, 2019
Every year the Peterhof Gardens start up their fountains in late April (in 2019 it will be on April 27), after the winter break. However, the official opening of the fountainstakes place a little later, in 2019 on May 18, a day when there are festive activities with classical music and fireworks.
3.2. Museums Night: night of May 18 – May 19, 2019
One night each year, the museums of St. Petersburg, both the largest and the smallest, open their doors from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m., with a special program that includes concerts, shows, historical re-enactments, etc. It is organized on the initiative of the Culture Commission of the City of St. Petersburg and is called Museums Night. A 400-ruble ticket gives access to all exhibitions. It is an event that is held not only in Russia, but also in 42 other countries.
3.3. Climb to the dome of St. Isaac’s Cathedral: April 27 – September 30, 2019
An interesting tour that you can also take is to climb what is known as the colonnade of St. Isaac’s Cathedral to the dome of this important religious building, which extends its night-time opening hours during the White Nights season. More information at this link.
4.1. International White Nights Marathon: June 30, 2019
The XXX International White Nights Marathon, takes place on June 30, 2019, a different way of getting another view of the city. If the marathon’s 42 kilometers are too many for you, you also have the option of running the short 10-kilometer race.
4.2. St. Petersburg WCS Nights: July 18 – 21, 2019
If what you like is dancing, St. Petersburg WCS Nightsis held at the end of the White Nights season with competitions and dance workshops.
5.1. St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF): June 6 – 8, 2019
An event dealing with the world of business and the economythat has been held since 1997. Members of the business community from countries around the world come together to discuss the key economic problems facing Russia, emerging markets and the world in general. Every year the Russian President attends this event which is held at Expoforum, the city’s convention and exhibition center.
5.2. White Nights Oncology Forum: June 20 – 23, 2019
The White Nights Forumis one of the biggest events in the field of oncology, bringing together specialists from Russia and abroad, with the main objective of joining forces in the medical community to improve the quality of medical care and reduce cancer mortality.
5.3. “White Nights” International Ophthalmology Congress: May 27 -31, 2019
The “White Nights” International Opthalmology Congressis the main Russian event for ophthalmology professionals both local, regional (countries of the former Soviet Union) and international.
6.1. Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s White Nights
Finally, if you can’t travel to St. Petersburg during this period, I am giving you the option of participating in White Nights from your home by reading White Nights, the short 1848 novel by the famous Russian writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky. You can read this work for free at this link.
6.2. Luchino Visconti’s Le Notti Bianche
You also have the option of watching one of the three French and Italian film versions of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel, the most famous of which is the Italian director Luchino Visconti’s Le notti bianche. And speaking of film, to end this article I must also mention the St. Petersburg White Nights International Film Festival . As you have seen, the White Nights of St. Petersburg have a lot to offer. In this article I’ve tried to put together only the most relevant events during this period but...
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The White Nights officially begin here on June 11 and last until July 2, but the nights are very light in Petersburg from late-May to mid-July. During the White Nights, all sorts of...
Each night during the White Nights, the bridges spanning the Neva are raised to let boat traffic through. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, St. Petersburg imbibed a new energy as crumbling facades, potholed roads, and cultural landmarks were renovated.
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The White Nights Festival is the most well-known and important summer event in St Petersburg. Music, fireworks, and concerts mark out this event. Read more!
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