Perhaps not everyone has noticed, but the first month of summer is already coming to an end! Let's tell you how to “close” June in a cultural way, so that you won't feel painful for wasting your time.
The last weekend of June in the northern capital will be rich in all sorts of events. The portal “Petersburg 2” tells you what to do from June 27 to July 3: enjoy the evening by attending the concert “Legends of Russian rock on cellos”, feel the drive of Alexander Ustyugov and the band ‘Ekibastuz’, get a charge of positivity at the comedy show “StandUp 30+”, and for thrill-seekers - witness the exciting fire show of stuntmen “Russian Afterburner”.
Scarlet Sails 2025 Alumni Celebration
For the first time “Scarlet Sails” was held in Leningrad in 1968, the festival was initiated by yesterday's schoolchildren and students of technical schools. About 25 thousand spectators became part of this debut event, watching the parade of festive ships from the embankments and bridges in the city center. Traditionally, the key events unfold on Palace Square and the adjacent embankments. The highlight of the program will be a spectacular pyrotechnic performance and the passage of a brigantine with scarlet sails along the Neva River.
Concert by the sea “Legends of Russian rock on cellos”
On the picturesque Sevkabel Port embankment there will be a concert where cellos will give a new sound to the cult hits of Russian rock. The program includes instrumental versions of works by Aria, Kino, King and Shute, Nautilus Pompilius and other legendary bands. Dreamers Cello project will present unique interpretations of rock classics using cellos and percussion instruments. The venue is an open area overlooking the sea, creating a unique atmosphere. The concert program includes favorite songs that have become part of the musical heritage. The performers skillfully combine the classical sound of strings with the energy of rock.
The party "StandUp 30+. Big Concert" at Comedy Place
Stand-up show for viewers over 30 will offer humorous monologues about the realities of everyday life. Comedians will touch on family, everyday life, finances and age-related changes in their performances. The program consists of topical material based on personal experience, with a dose of self-irony. The event is designed for an audience that recognizes in the jokes echoes of their own situations.
Alexander Ustyugov and Ekibastuz concert at the Colosseum
Alexander Ustyugov, a famous theater and film actor, will appear before the audience with the musical group Ekibastuz. The group performs compositions in the style of “St. Petersburg rock”, which the artist himself characterizes as “Soviet funk”. The concert program combines musical numbers with Ustyugov's inimitable energy. The repertoire of the group includes author's works performed with elements of theatricalization.
Concert "Jazz by the Sea. Night in New York" in Istkabel.
A jazz evening “Night in New York” will be held at Sevkabel Port. The event will take place on an open stage overlooking the bay, where Synergy Jazz Band will perform immortal works in the style of jazz. The program will feature compositions by Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and other prominent artists. Vocalist Sofia Shustrova will present her own interpretations of popular jazz standards.
Russian Afterburner" stunt show in EkoPark
Spectators will witness an exciting spectacle: moto freestyle, stunt driving, car stunts, extreme falls and other dangerous but impressive elements of the show. Before the start of the show, the guests will enjoy entertainment: riding on big-foot SUVs, Mad Max style motorcycle, drift cab and other attractions.