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March 8 in St. Petersburg is the day when the city already smells of spring, and the streets are warmed by beautiful women's smiles. In this article, we've gathered a selection of events to make your celebration of March 8, 2026 unforgettable!
Catherine Palace in Pushkin
If you're looking for a place literally steeped in feminine energy, head to the Catherine Palace in Tsarskoye Selo. Its halls still remember the intrigues of great empresses: from Marta Skavronskaya, who went from laundress to Catherine II, to the great Catherine II and her favorites.
This is the perfect place for a trip with a friend – stroll through the luxurious halls, peek into the healing Amber Room, and try to find those very secret staircases and corridors through which favorites would sneak into the empress's bedroom. You can touch the history of imperial passions and see the legendary Amber Room on a tour to Pushkin.
Tour to Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) with the Amber Room
Go to the tour →Shaman's concert on March 8 in St. Petersburg 2026
For those who want to spend the evening as brightly and energetically as possible, a Shaman concert will take place at the Ice Palace on March 8 at 19:00, 2026. A large-scale show called "You Are Mine" is being prepared for the holiday. Most of the program will be dedicated to romantic songs – perfect for feeling like the main heroine of the evening!
Fabergé Museum: the brilliance of imperial luxury
If your heart skips a beat at the sight of exquisite jewelry, then your path leads to the Shuvalov Palace, home to the Fabergé Museum. It houses the world's largest collection of Carl Fabergé's masterpieces, including those legendary imperial Easter eggs.
The perfect option for those who want to spend March 8 surrounded by luxury and take beautiful photos on the palace's main staircase. You can get there as part of a bus tour with a museum visit.
Bus excursion to the Fabergé Museum
Go to the tour →Poteseluyev Bridge
They say that if on March 8 you seal your feelings with a kiss on the famous Kissing Bridge, your couple is doomed to endless happiness and a long life together. This place shrouded in legends is a true epicenter of romance, where lovers traditionally leave locks as a sign of eternal fidelity against the backdrop of a charming view of St. Isaac's Cathedral.
The romance of evening St. Petersburg
When the city lights up, it's time for the most romantic scenario – a walk through evening Petersburg. At dusk, the city's architecture comes alive: Kazan and St. Isaac's Cathedrals, Smolny and the bridges over the Neva look truly magical.
This is an excellent choice for a date with your significant other, when the daytime bustle recedes, leaving room only for the two of you. You can merge with the evening city on a bus excursion.
Excursion "Evening Petersburg"
Go to the tour →Botanical Garden: spring in the middle of winter
When there may still be snow outside, at the Botanical Garden of Peter the Great spring is already in full swing.
Currently, the festival "Thaw of Feelings" is taking place there, where thanks to special agricultural techniques, tulips, primroses bloom ahead of schedule, and lilacs are fragrant. Rest assured, the flowers and their scents will surely make your head spin and let you forget your worries.
March 8 in Petersburg promises to be eventful – whether it's walks through imperial chambers, the scents of blooming lilacs, or the glow of evening avenues. The main thing is to choose what resonates with you and allow yourself to enjoy this holiday in the most beautiful and romantic city.
