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Ranging from tiny clubs and massive stadiums, to imperial concert halls and historical circuses, not a single taste from young and old is uncatered for in a city that loves a good show.

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Alexandrinsky Theatre (AT)

Alexandrinsky Theatre (AT)
Italian architect Carlo Rossi designed this illustrious drama theatre, which was built between 1828-1832. It is named after the wife of Tsar Nicholas I, Aleksandra Fyodorovna. Read_on (No Comments)

Ballet Hall Aurora (BHA)

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Bezborodko Palace (BP)

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As befitting a museum devoted to technology, the venue offers state of the art equipment for presentations, conferences and the like and also hosts occasional concerts or private functions. Read_on (No Comments)

Circus in Avtovo

Circus in Avtovo
Hosting special performances regularly including guest troupes and children's amateur performances this circus is more than a bit out from the centre, but worth the journey. Read_on (No Comments)

Circus on Fontanka

Circus on Fontanka
This is Russia’s first stone building specifically designed for the circus. It opened its doors in 1877, and since then has showcased the country’s best acrobats and animal performers. Read_on (No Comments)

Club Cosmonavt

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A fantastic mid-size venue for up-and-coming or established underground acts. Lots of good money has been spent on the sound system and the engineers know their business behind the decks. Read_on (No Comments)

Club Fish Fabrique Nouvelle

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This partner project of the long-running Fish Fabrique, is a much lighter space (unlike the original 'fishka' it actually has some windows) and slightly bigger, so they can accomodate slightly larger concerts. Read_on (No Comments)

Club Jagger

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Theme nights, karaoke, cover bands and even some honest-to-God original acts, the venue has a open dance area, small stage, restaurant and large angular bar - all you need for a rocking good time, really. Read_on (No Comments)

Club Zal Ozhidaniya

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Located in a former train station, this place, whose name means "Waiting Room", has been kitted out with a fantastic sound Read_on (No Comments)

Grand Philharmonic Hall (GPH)

Grand Philharmonic Hall (GPH)
The Grand hall is the main concert hall of the the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, one of the oldest Philharmonic societies in Europe. Read_on (No Comments)

Imperial Hermitage Theatre (IHT)

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This small, intricately decorated theatre is the oldest part of the Hermitage. It was once Catherine the Great’s private theatre, and it’s now used for ballet and concert performances. Read_on (No Comments)

Jazz Philharmonic Hall (JPH)

Jazz Philharmonic Hall (JPH)
A charming theatre in Soviet/Imperial style with intimate seating, a balcony and a piano bar. Read_on (No Comments)

JFC Jazz Club (JFC)

JFC Jazz Club (JFC)
This tiny club seats 100 people around its stage with a handful of tables and standing room around the bar. Popular amongst the artsy scene and jazzophiles of all varieties from hot to sweet, Dixieland to acid. Read_on (No Comments)

Ledovy Dvorets (LD)

Ledovy Dvorets (LD)
One of the larger concert venues in St. Petersburg, this arena hosts concerts mainly by well-known Russian and international artists. Read_on (No Comments)

Maltiskaya Capella, Vorontsovsky Palace (MC)

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A regally domed former chapel that has been fully restored to its 19th century glory. A variety of sacred music is regularly performed, many featuring its historic organ. Read_on (No Comments)

Mariinsky Concert Hall (MCH)

Mariinsky Concert Hall (MCH)
Housed in the former workshop of the Mariinsky Theatre and storage facility for its many sets and costumes, fire ravaged the building in 2003. Read_on (No Comments)

Mariinsky Theatre (MAT)

Mariinsky Theatre (MAT)
The home of Russian ballet and opera since the 1860s, the Mariinsky Theatre, is a cultural leader and one of the most illustrious and beautiful theatres in the world. Read_on (1 Comment)

Mikhailovsky Theatre (MIT)

Mikhailovsky Theatre (MIT)
While smaller and not as impressive as the Mariinsky, the Mikhailovsky is one of the city's top theatres. It is the third imperial theatre in Russia and staged it's first performance in 1833. Read_on (1 Comment)

Oktyabrsky Grand Concert Hall (BKZ)

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Built in 1967, this monolithic concert hall still has the glorious industrial feel of Soviet governmental might. Primarily hosting Read_on (No Comments)

Orlandina

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As it caters mainly to heavy metal and punk groups, this place is exactly what it should be. There are two floors of crumbling, industrial concrete. Read_on (No Comments)

Petrovsky Stadium

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Primarily the home of local football club, Zenit, Petrovsky also occasionally hosts musicians in need of an arena. Read_on (No Comments)

Sheremetev Palace (SP)

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Hosts a variety of classical concerts, recitals and operas. Read_on (No Comments)

Small Philharmonic Hall (SPH)

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A lemon and sugar coloured concert hall, the lesser hall of one of the oldest Philharmonic societies in Europe. Grand and cosy all at the same time. Read_on (No Comments)

Smolny Cathedral (SMO)

Smolny Cathedral (SMO)
Choral, classical and sacred music performed regularly underneath the towering cupola-crowded cathedral. Read_on (No Comments)

Sport Concert Complex (SKK)

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Where the really big games and truly massive music acts perform when in St. Petersburg. Read_on (No Comments)

State Academic Chapel (SAC)

State Academic Chapel (SAC)
Located in the heart of downtown, State Academic Capella offers a steady schedule of classical music solo and ensemble concerts and festivals in its small but ornate and acoustically superb hall. Read_on (No Comments)

State Hermitage Museum (SHM)

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Programmes are organized and performed in the personal theatre of the tsars and in the courtyards of the country's largest musuem. Read_on (No Comments)

St. Petersburg State Conservatory, Grand Hall (CGH), Small Hall (CSH)

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The oldest academy of music in Russia, its former graduates are a who's who of Russian composers, conductors and musicians from past and present. Read_on (No Comments)

Yubileiny Sports Palace (YSP)

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Multipurpose venue hosting arena rock/pop acts, international sports events, corporate events and conferences. Read_on (No Comments)

Saint Petersburg Opera (SPO)

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