Mikhailovsky Opera and Ballet Theater

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$100

This is one of the most important and oldest theatres in Saint Petersburg together with The Mariinsky and The Alexandrinsky theatres. Mikhailovsky is located in the city center at the Art square several steps from Russian museum and Etnography museum. The theatre was popular before Soviet taimes and was working during the soviet period as Mussorgsky theatre. In 2001 the historical name was returned and now it is considered one of the noblest and popular theatres of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg.

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Great shows

Mikhailovskiy theatre offers a wide range of opera and ballet shows. “La Traviata”, “Iolanta”, famous “Romeo and Juliet” ballet and much more. Please check out the ticket list to see what is on now.

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Right in the city center

Mikhailovskiy is located at the Ploschad iskusstv (‘Arts square’ in Russian). The square is beatiful, take a walk in the small park and enjoy the classic architecture around you! Russian and Etnography museums are here, nearby streets are full of cafes so you can have a very nice day in such a small area like one square.

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Tickets available online

You can get tickets online thanks to the Internet. They are quite expensive, but it is nearly impossible to buy them at cheaper price online without knowing Russian and paying in rubles.

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Dress code

Please wear a dark formal suit and a tie or an evening dress in this theatre. Looking formal here is not a must, but still try to dress properly not to be a black sheep here. It is a serious place where no one wears t-shirts.

Address: Iskusstv square (Arts square) 1