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Live Music entertainment in St Petersburg

  1. A

    Maina

    Maina is out there, geographically speaking. But that does not seem to stop hordes of music-lovers from showing up, feasting on modern, fusion fare and jamming to trendy tunes. Local bands and DJs are on the programme, and the music runs the gamut, including some styles we’ve never heard of (intelligent lounge? femme-punk?). But it’s a daring, innovative place, and the fact that it’s out in the docklands makes it all the edgier.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Orlandina

    Opened and owned by the small indie record label, Caravan records, this underground club is perhaps a venue to promote its bands. Nonetheless, it’s a pretty slick spot, now in its second location, with a café, bar and music store downstairs, and a concert hall upstairs. The music runs the gamut, with punk, ska, reggae and everything in between.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Griboedov

    This eternally hip club in an artfully converted bomb shelter is a fun place most nights. For something different try Wednesday nights for 1970s and ’80s Russian disco. It’s recently been extended above ground with the groovy café/bar Griboedov Hill, which hosts live music performances in the evenings.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Manhattan

    This ‘art-club’ features live music and artistic expositions, all in a spacious but run-down basement near the Fontanka River. The atmosphere is laidback and bohemian, although these arty types can get raucous late in the evening, depending on the music. There are often a couple of bands doing sets each evening.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Mirage Univer-City

    All the entertainment you ever need – under one roof. Come here to watch a film, eat sushi, play pool, hear live music (Thursday and Friday night) or surf the web. The films are generally the latest from Hollywood, but you are unlikely to see anything in English.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Fish Fabrique

    This legendary bar is set in the building that’s the focus of the avant-garde art scene – it attracts an interesting crowd who give this cramped space its edge. Live bands kick up a storm at 10pm nightly.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Zoccolo

    Urgently orange and green underground space with a positive vibe and a great line-up of sounds including indie rock, latin, hiphop, reggae and, even, ‘if-Radiohead- played-punk’.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Place

    One of the city’s most upscale venues, with balconies overlooking the stage and an inviting veranda. Music ranges from folk to funk.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Art-Vokzal

    In a former factory, this industrial space also hosts cutting-edge performance art and music; check the program before you commit.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Red Club

    This warehouse venue, behind Moskovsky vokzal, is a mainstay for local groups.

    reviewed

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