The Grand Hall of the St Petersburg Philharmonic is one of Russia's classic concert halls, set in a 19th-century building near Arts Square. The hall is closely tied to the city's orchestral tradition, and its resident orchestra traces its roots to 1802.
The draw is both musical and architectural: a formal old-world auditorium with a serious classical programme. Check the schedule if you are in town for chamber music, symphonic concerts, or a chance to hear one of St Petersburg's major cultural institutions in its home room.