St. Petersburg is hosting a variety of cultural events in mid-June, including festivals, theater performances, film screenings, and musical concerts. Residents and visitors can enjoy a diverse range of entertainment options, from flower festivals to ballet performances and film premieres.

The Flower Festival in the Peter and Paul Fortress on June 12 features a parade of floral arrangements, live music, and performances by soloists from renowned theaters. Florists from Russia, Turkmenistan, and China will decorate platforms with floral displays commemorating significant anniversaries, and military orchestras will also perform in honor of Russia Day.

The Stereoleto festival at Sevkabel Port on June 13 and 14 showcases modern pop and rock music with performances by Kino group, Yolka, Billy’s Band, and other artists. The festival grounds will include food courts, rest areas, and photo zones to enhance the visitor experience.

“The Old Woman’s Route,” a promenade performance based on the works of Daniil Kharms, will take place on June 15. This event celebrates the writer’s 120th birthday with performances and lectures held around Nekrasov Street and the former telephone exchange, culminating in a trip to Lisy Nos.

The Fonarnye Baths is hosting the “Ritual of Unnecessary Thoughts” exhibition until June 23, featuring works by eighteen artists exploring themes of mental and physical cleansing. Visitors can participate in guided meditations while exploring the art in the historic bath setting.

DiDi Gallery presents “Wormhole Games,” a solo exhibition by Vika Bodrova, from June 14 to July 13, exploring the themes of chaos and order through a series of works and graphic sheets based on “Alice in Wonderland.” The exhibition contrasts tenderness with aggression and magic with cruelty.

The Alexandrinsky Theater will host a charitable gala concert featuring ballet stars from the Mariinsky, Mikhailovsky, and Bolshoi Theaters on June 11. The concert aims to raise funds for the Blagodat shelter, which supports young mothers from orphanages.

The “Skorokhod” stage presents “The Lookout’s Howl,” a poetic performance by the inclusive theater company “Conversations,” on June 14. The play explores the experiences of two teenagers dreaming of escaping their reality.

“Brusnitsyn Hall” will host designer shows Media Fashion on June 13 and 14, featuring stylists, bloggers, and creators presenting various collections. The shows will incorporate artificial intelligence in their presentations.

The Molodezhny Theater on the Fontanka will host a creative evening honoring director Semyon Spivak’s 75th birthday on June 15. Spivak will answer questions and present his autobiographical book “Someone Else’s Mystery.”

The Northern Simfonia orchestra will perform works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky on June 14 to commemorate the composer’s 185th anniversary. The program includes “Serenade for String Orchestra,” excerpts from “Swan Lake,” and the Fourth Symphony.

New Holland’s “Summer Theater” will feature jazz saxophonist Stanislav Dolzhkov and his quartet on June 15. They will perform original compositions from their debut album “E and J For Two.”

The Zanevsky cinema will screen Alexander Sokurov’s “Sorrowful Unfeeling” on June 11. The film, completed in 1986, is a fantasy based on Bernard Shaw’s play “Heartbreak House.”

The film “Contemporary,” directed by Fedor Kudryavtsev, will be released on June 12, using mockumentary style to tell the story of a man creating a film about his family and the 1990s. The film combines VHS-style footage, modern shorts, and deepfake technology.

“How to Become a Millionaire,” a comedy thriller directed by Samir Oliveros based on real events, will be released on June 12. The film follows a man who wins repeatedly on a TV show, risking the organizers’ bankruptcy.

The samurai action movie “Tornado,” directed by John McLean, will be released on June 12, telling the story of a warrior girl in 18th-century Scotland seeking revenge.

“Aurora” will screen the animated film “Tales from Earthsea,” directed by Goro Miyazaki, on June 13. The film is based on books by Ursula Le Guin.