There are many interesting events held in St. Petersburg in November. These events may be interesting to both locals and tourists. Some of the events information is in this page. If you visit such events, you can share information with site visitors.
Ice show "Russian Seasons"
Date: November 1, 2023.
On Evgeni Plushenko's birthday, Yana Rudkovskaya and Evgeni Plushenko present the "Russian Seasons" Ice Show.
Many famous figure skaters take part in the show, for example: Alexandra Trusova, Yulia Lipnitskaya, Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, Dmitry Aliev, Alena Kostornaya and other athletes and champions.
Venue: Ice Palace.
St. Petersburg Gastronomic Festival
Dates: October 28 to November 6, 2023.
The St. Petersburg Gastronomic Festival is planned to be held in the Park of the 300th Anniversary of St. Petersburg.
On the equipped covered patios you can taste dishes from a variety of world cuisines every day and taste the products of St. Petersburg restaurants and cafes.
An entertainment program is planned on the weekends of October 28 and 29, November 4, 5 and 6. This event is recommended for families with children also.
Ice show "Carmen"
Dates: November 5-6, 2023.
Famous figure skater, world champion and Olympic medalist Ilya Averbukh will present his famous ice musical Carmen in an updated version. The main role will be played by the winner of Olympic silver medals and one of the most popular athletes in world figure skating, Evgenia Medvedeva.
Venue: Ice Palace.
Festival "Wonder of the light"
November 4 - 6, 2023.
The autumn festival of light will be held once again in St. Petersburg. Venue: Peter and Paul Fortress.
Performances will take place from 19:00 to 22:00.
Free admission. Nearest metro station: Gorkovskaya.
About the Peter and Paul Fortress.
"Market on the Neva" in Sevkabelport
November 11-12, 2023.
At the fair you will be able to buy products that are difficult to buy in regular stores: warm knitted accessories, designer clothes, jewelry, ceramics and vinyl. The program includes: master classes - from making leather accessories to painting on birch bark and wooden saw cuts; concerts with live music, a table tennis tournament with prizes and marine-themed photo zones.
Venue: Sevkabel Port public space.
St. Petersburg Cultural Forum
Dates: November 16 to 18, 2023.
The St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum will be held in St. Petersburg from November 16 to 18. The forum program includes events for both specialists and ordinary people (public program).
In the public flow of the forum: free visits to museums, exhibitions, visits to the ballet academy and other events.
To receive a ticket, you must register on the event website.
Festival of naive art “New Day”
November 8-19, 2023.
The festival will be held at the Exhibition Center of the Union of Artists (Nevsky Prospekt, 60).
The program includes exhibitions, competitions, art mediations, lectures, film screenings, master classes and creative meetings.
Film Festival “Lovers of Art”
November 8-11, 2023.
From November 8 to November 11, 2023, the VII International Film Festival of documentary, feature and animated films about the preservation of cultural heritage “Lovers in Art” will be held in St. Petersburg.
The opening ceremony of the festival will take place at the Wawelberg Hotel on November 8, 2023.
"The best chef of St. Petersburg cuisine"
November 13-14, 2023.
Grand final of the III Cup of the Governor of St. Petersburg “Best Chef of St. Petersburg Cuisine”. The Cup is held in an open format, and culinary specialists from all regions of Russia and foreign countries will be able to compete for the title of best chef.
The largest skating rink in St. Petersburg
Opening: Mid November.
The largest skating rink in St. Petersburg will be located on Krestovsky Island, not far from the Gazprom Arena. Perhaps it will become the largest skating rink in the world.
Ice skating will be available in other places in the city.
Opening of the skating rink in "New Holland"
-- November 2023.
The skating rink will reopen on New Holland Island. Various events for the public will take place on this day: a theatrical performance, a concert.
"New Holland" public space.
Russian Open Dance Festival 2023
November 18-19, 2023.
International dance festival for sports and ballroom dancing. Competitive performances will be held in all age groups and in different styles. Organizer: North-West Dance Association (“NWTA”).
Venue: Expoforum.