Changing contemporary art and photography exhibitions in several floors, as well as other events. You can also find an interesting little shop here, as well as a cafe/bar/restaurant and a hostel.
Interesting Russian and foreign photography exhibitions, both from new and classic photographers.
A big contemporary art museum with changing exhibitions and sometimes gigs and other events.
Place for experimental art and different kinds of art exhibitions and events. Also has a hostel.
The island was closed for renovation for a long time, but is now open with lots and lots of interesting events during summer.
Famous for the collection of disformed fetuses by Peter the Great, but actually has a lot of other interesting anthropological and natural sciences stuff as well.
So many interesting pieces and great actors I have seen in this theatre. Recommended especially if you know Russian!
For some underground feel, check out the galleries of independent artists in this complex. You can also find a cafe and a couple of clubs with gigs.
Famous place for opera and other big performances. Visiting foreign groups often perform here.
One of the nicest and most interesting palaces in the centre of the city. Rasputin was murdered here.
Some of the performances of the Mariinsky Theatre are not at the theatre itself but in this concert hall a bit further down the street. So check the address!
The best classical ballet ever! Somebody has said that in Mariinsky even the dancers fingertips are strictly controlled.
