Well, are we welcoming spring? Gradually the snow will melt, nature will begin to awaken, and with it, entertainment programs in both capitals. Coming here in March is a great idea if you want to visit exhibitions, catch cool concerts, and attend original festivals. We've gathered the main events of early spring and found tickets to Moscow and to St. Petersburg for them. Shall we fly?

Moscow

Flo Rida Concert

The author of soundtracks for "Step Up 2" and "The Hangover" is coming to Russia! He has collaborated with T-Pain, Sia, David Guetta, and Ke$ha, and in March, he will give two concerts in Moscow, so you can hear familiar hits live. Tracks soaked in Florida sun are exactly what we need after this extremely snowy and cold winter, so heading to CSKA Arena is a great idea. Or to Basket-Hall in Krasnodar, if you have already bought tickets to the south of Russia.

Dates: 8-9 March 2026

Ticket prices: from 4,400 ₽

Venue: CSKA Arena

Exhibition "The Era of the Unknown. To the Artist's 100th Anniversary"

To mark the centenary of Ernst Neizvestny's birth, the State Tretyakov Gallery presented a large-scale exhibition consisting of four sections: "War is...", "Neizvestny in the Manege", "Gigantomachy", and "Tree of Life", which feature sculptures, graphics, and paintings from museum and private collections. Works such as "Mulatto" and "Portrait of the Laborer Beisbara", "Orpheus" (approved as a prestigious award for the TEFI television prize since 1994), "Cosmonaut", "Female Torso", and many others are presented here.

Dates: until April 26, 2026

Ticket prices: from 600 ₽

Venue: New Tretyakov Gallery, Krymsky Val, 10

Source: afisha.ru

Source: afisha.ru

Exhibition "Under the Mask"

What is a masquerade impossible without? A mask, of course. A beautiful accessory that can itself become a work of art in the hands of a talented artist. This idea is explored in the exhibition at the Museum of Russian Impressionism: paintings, figurines, dolls, fans, lace masks, kokoshniks, reminiscent of festive images, are displayed here. Visitors note that it's better to take a guided tour, as the story then sounds even more poignant.

Dates: until March 22, 2026

Ticket prices: from 350 ₽

Venue: Museum of Russian Impressionism, Leningradsky Prospekt, 15, bldg. 11

Source: afisha.ru

Source: afisha.ru

Exhibition "Countesses' Daughters"

The exhibition reveals the world of young 18th-century aristocrats – Count Sheremetev's daughters, Anna and Varvara. Their exquisite portraits set the tone for the exposition, transporting visitors to the Rococo era with its gallant charm. The first section, "Domestic Routines," comes alive with needlework and music: snuff boxes, caskets, needle cases, embroidered purses, and textbooks showcase the refined leisure of young ladies. The second, "Going Out," entices with ball attributes: patch boxes, fans for secret signals, necessaires with perfumes, and friendship souvenirs, full of passion and symbolism. Furniture, engravings, and accessories immerse visitors in a whirlwind of flirtation and status intrigues, celebrating the femininity of the "golden age." This is a journey into the secrets of aristocratic life, where every object whispers of dreams and temptations.

Dates: until April 26, 2026

Ticket prices: from 250 ₽

Venue: Kuskovo Estate Museum , Yunosti street, house 2

Strogino Choreo Fest

The Strogino Cultural Center and IP Dance Pro Company have organized a platform for a broad dance community, where beginners, advanced performers, and masters can meet and exchange experiences. This is how Strogino Choreo Fest emerged – with performances on a large stage and prize places for winners. Participants can compete in Street and Contemporary blocks, each with categories for different ages. If your child lives for dance, you still have time to apply until March 15!

Dates: March 22, 2026

Ticket prices: from 800 ₽

Venue: Strogino Cultural Center, Marshala Katukova street, house 8

Tasting "Champagne Evening: A Journey Through Terroirs"

A tasting entirely dedicated to the wines of Champagne – that legendary region where the most famous sparkling drink is born. This is not just an introduction to taste nuances, but a true immersion into the history of producer houses, where each has its own style, and each terroir reveals its character in a sparkling glass.

Dates: March 6, 2026

Ticket prices: 8,500 ₽

Venue: Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, 1/15

Saint Petersburg

City Festival "Chinese New Year – A Joyful Spring Festival"

This is already the twelfth festival, representing a complex of business, cultural, and educational events. It began in February, but some events also fall in March, particularly the Russian-Chinese Business Forum "Saint Petersburg – Regions of China: From Dialogue to Real Projects," organized jointly with Chinese partners. Also scheduled for March are performances of "The Rhinoceros in Love" (based on Liao Yimei's play) on March 15, a lecture-concert "Chunjie – Spring Festival. Legends of China" at the Philharmonia, and much more.

Dates: until the end of March

Ticket prices: free

Venue: various locations throughout the city

Exhibition "It's Shrovetide for the Cat"

At the end of February, the exhibition "It's Shrovetide for the Cat" opened at the "Society for the Encouragement of the Arts" space – a large-scale art project dedicated to the renewal of life, the arrival of spring, and the celebration of folk culture. Among the exhibits are works by masters from the Vyborgsky, Kingiseppsky, and Lodeynopolsky districts of the Leningrad region. The central section is Alexander Bianchi's collection with over 5,000 exhibits from 40+ crafts: Dymkovo toys, Kargopol plastic figures, Filimonovo whistles, Bogorodsk carving, matryoshka dolls, Gorodets horses.

Dates: until April 4, 2026

Ticket prices: 300 ₽

Venue: Shpalernaya street, 35

Source: oph-art.ru

Source: oph-art.ru

Exhibition "What Warms the Soul"

Not just an exhibition, but a truly cozy world of everyday joys captured in watercolors and paintings. Pictures with domestic cats, sleeping pets, sunbeams on the windowsill, and sun bunnies convey the warmth of simple moments: purring at your feet, the aroma of fresh bread, the whisper of home comfort. If after a long winter you lack a sense of tenderness and sincerity, you will find all of it here in abundance.

Dates: until April 12, 2026

Ticket prices: free

Venue: ArtMuzа Museum of Modern Art, 13th Line V.O., bldg. 70

XXVI International Jazz Triumph Festival

A festival for fans of improvisation and swing, which will open with a joint program by Igor Butman's Moscow Jazz Orchestra and Ivan Rudin's Moscow State Symphony Orchestra. Specifically for this event, they have prepared compositions from the Moscow Jazz Orchestra's album "Images. Mussorgsky and Borodin," excerpts from Georges Bizet's opera "Carmen," Rachmaninoff's "Vocalise," as well as selected compositions from the repertoire of both orchestras. Also on the program are James Morrison Quartet, Zhenya Lyubich, Vadim Eilenkrig.

Dates: March 17, 2026

Ticket prices: from 1,000 ₽

Venue: Oktyabrsky Concert Hall, Ligovsky Prospekt, bldg. 6

Source: jazztriumph.ru

Source: jazztriumph.ru

Festival Wonderland

The Wonderland Festival will transform Buddha Bar into a fairytale garden, where spring magic will come alive to the rhythms of music. Guests will be greeted by shimmering decorations, flowing light, and secret corners, while DJs – Izhevski, Agraba, Nikita Grib, Netochno, MaxDe, SKLV – will create a soundtrack of exotic tracks and improvisations. The show will immerse you in a world between dream and reality: music will unite hearts, walls will whisper stories, and the March 8th celebration will become a triumph of beauty and harmony.

Dates: March 8, 2026

Ticket prices: from 2,800 ₽

Venue: Buddha-Bar, Sinopskaya Embankment, 78

Festival "Thaw of Feelings"

The city's botanical festivals kick off right here, at Peter the Great Botanical Garden, with the scents of lilac and primroses. In the Green House, the "Lilac Therapy" exhibition will shine – the aromas of flowers and botanical paintings will create a feeling of warmth after winter, the museum will host exhibitions and quests for the whole family, and in the Rotunda, you can stroll along tropical and subtropical routes.

Dates: until March 9, 2026

Ticket prices: from 600 ₽

Venue: Professor Popova street, bldg. 2

Exhibition "Secular Vintage decor & design market"

Both an exhibition and a market for lovers of vintage, jewelry, and accessories. Over 50 participants from Russia will offer rare porcelain, crystal, jewelry, accessories, and home decor – from antique dinner sets to table textiles. Modern accents will be added by local brands of designer clothing, exclusive items, scented candles, and home fragrances. Additionally, the program includes lectures "Woman, Fashion, Jewelry Art of the Art Nouveau Era" and "Footwear Masterpieces of the 20th Century."

Dates: March 14-15, 2026

Ticket prices: from 500 ₽

Venue: Erarta Museum, 29th Line V.O., 2

Source: svetskyvintage.ru

Source: svetskyvintage.ru

Timeofnight Festival XV

The festival will celebrate the 15th anniversary of one of Russia's leading drum & bass promotion groups across 4000 m² of Sevkabel Port and Sound club space. Four diverse dance floors will offer 16 hours of non-stop program: 65 artists, powerful sound, light installations, an art gallery, and a photo exhibition. This is an entire underground marathon for lovers of broken beats, where the energy of the night unites participants in a common drive.

Dates: March 13, 2026

Ticket prices: from 2,000 ₽

Venue: Sevkabel Port