White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg 2027
White Nights Festival in St. Petersburg
The White Nights Festival (Belye Nochi) is an annual international arts festival held in St. Petersburg, Russia, during the summer White Nights season, when the city experiences near-24-hour daylight. In 2027 the festival runs from Saturday, June 12 to Friday, July 2, typically spanning about three weeks.
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- Ballet, opera and classical music: world-class performances at the Mariinsky Theater and Mariinsky Concert Hall, alongside other city stages.
- Scarlet Sails (Alye Parusa): the spectacular finale celebration for high school graduates, featuring a tall ship with scarlet sails on the Neva, fireworks and music.
- Citywide events: galas, fireworks and cultural events around the Hermitage Museum, Palace Square and the Neva riverbanks.
- White Nights Marathon and 10K: a marathon and 10K run added to the program in 1990, attracting more than 5,000 runners.
Background and Organization
The festival tradition was founded in 1993 by Anatoly Sobchak, the first mayor of St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Administration is responsible for organizing and overseeing the cultural and entertainment events of the festival.
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The festival begins each year on June 12 (coinciding with Russia Day), with the end date varying by year; the 2027 edition concludes on July 2.
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St. Petersburg - Expoforum Convention and Exhibition Centre, Saint Petersburg, Russia