White Nights
LocationRussia (St Petersburg)
WhenJune-July
AttendanceMillions
About White Nights
Celebrates the near-midnight sun of St Petersburg summer. Scarlet Sails is the highlight with a tall ship and fireworks. The city stays light until nearly 2am. Art exhibitions, concerts, and ballet fill the schedule. Bridges over the Neva open for ship traffic at night. The Mariinsky Theatre presents special performances.