Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg: Opera, Ballet and Visiting
The Mariinsky Theatre comprises several venues in Saint Petersburg. When planning your evening, above all, make sure the address on your ticket matches the venue for your performance: the historic theatre, Mariinsky II and the Concert Hall are in different locations; at the Concert Hall, the address and public entrance are also on different streets.
Blick auf einen Wasserweg in Sankt Petersburg mit historischen Häusern, Brücken und Ausflugsbooten.
Photo: Alesia Belaya
Mariinsky Theatre quick facts
- Historic Mariinsky Theatre: 1 Teatralnaya Square.
- Mariinsky II: 34 Dekabristov Street.
- Concert Hall: 20-A Pisareva Street; public entrance at 39 Dekabristov Street.
Venues and getting your bearings
The three venues each have their own address. The historic theatre is at 1 Teatralnaya Square, while Mariinsky II is at 34 Dekabristov Street. The Concert Hall is at 20-A Pisareva Street; its public entrance is at 39 Dekabristov Street. Keeping these locations distinct helps when choosing the right map view and planning the final walk to the venue.
Combine days exploring Saint Petersburg with walks along Nevsky Prospekt. Spread visits to Palace Square and the islands of Saint Petersburg across suitable parts of the day. During the White Nights, there is time for longer evening walks. Set aside separate time slots for culture and history and museum visits in Saint Petersburg.
Getting there by public transport
Allow extra time for getting around and include payment methods and language and communication in your travel preparations.
You can pair an evening performance with a meal or a walk, provided you leave enough time before the show starts. Depending on your interests, combine restaurant visits in Saint Petersburg with a walk along Nevsky Prospekt, and factor cultural admission costs into your budget. The performance itself takes up a fixed block of time; nearby activities are easier to fit in than an extra outing farther away.
Around your theatre evening
When choosing accommodation, consider the location of your booked venue and your other planned routes for the day. Choose accommodation near a convenient transport connection for your return journey. Plan walks around Saint Petersburg, along Nevsky Prospekt, to Palace Square and across the islands of Saint Petersburg according to their location and the time you have available. The Hermitage can be planned as a separate cultural outing.
A little extra time makes it easier to get from your transport to the entrance and leaves room for the cloakroom or a short break. Make sure the venue shown on your map matches the one on your ticket. Take getting around and language and communication into account in your personal travel preparations.
Frequently asked questions about the Mariinsky Theatre
Where is the public entrance to the Concert Hall?
The Concert Hall is listed at 20-A Pisareva Street. Its public entrance is at a separate address: 39 Dekabristov Street.
Which bus routes are listed on the official directions page?
It lists buses 3, 22 and 27 from Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor and Admiralteyskaya, as well as buses 50, 70, 71 and 262 and trolleybus 12 from Sadovaya, Sennaya Square and Spasskaya.
How do the addresses differ?
The historic theatre is at 1 Teatralnaya Square, Mariinsky II at 34 Dekabristov Street, and the Concert Hall at 20-A Pisareva Street. The public entrance to the Concert Hall is at 39 Dekabristov Street.
