Saint Petersburg Open Feis

Saint-Petersburg Open Feis

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Cultural & TraditionalSaint Petersburg
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsWhat makes this feis distinct is its dual
Language["ru"]Currency: RUB
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Saint Petersburg Open Feis in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Open Feis is a CLRG-registered Irish dance competition held each May at the YESOD Jewish Community Center, drawing dancers under eighteen from any registered school for an officially sanctioned event, plus a separate unofficial competition for dancers over eighteen judged by local teachers. Adjudicators travel in from as far as Switzerland alongside judges based in Moscow, Samara, and Saint Petersburg, and a live musician sets the tempo for many rounds.

Saint Petersburg Open Feis gathers Irish dancers from across Russia and beyond for a weekend built around competition rather than display.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What makes this feis distinct is its dual structure: an internationally recognized, CLRG-sanctioned competition for under-eighteens whose results count toward the wider Irish dancing circuit, paired with an unofficial open category for adult dancers judged only by local adjudicators

02

The mystery stays covered

That split lets Saint Petersburg host both a serious qualifying event and a more relaxed community competition on the same weekend

03

The city starts moving

A live musician accompanies many rounds rather than recorded tracks, which changes the demands on dancers used to fixed timing

04

The water draws everyone in

The costumes mark the hierarchy clearly too, from simple school dresses for younger competitors to elaborate, self-chosen outfits for advanced dancers, and the adjudicating panel itself, drawn from Switzerland, Moscow, Samara, and the host city, reflects how small but connected Russia's Irish dance community has become

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The event runs as a CLRG-registered feis for dancers under eighteen from any Irish dancing school

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with results counting toward the official international circuit

The sacred route

Living ritual

unofficial competition follows for dancers over eighteen

The local code

Living ritual

judged by local adjudicators rather than international examiners

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Live musical accompaniment

Tradition 6

Living ritual

rather than recorded music

Tradition 7

Living ritual

sets the tempo for many of the competitive rounds

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Competitors follow strict Irish dance costume rules set by their own school, ranging from simple dresses for younger dancers to elaborate, self-designed outfits for advanced competitors...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ru"] · RUB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map59.94 N, 30.31 EOpen in Google Maps

Saint Petersburg, Russia

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Saint Petersburg via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Saint Petersburg, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for May.Compare faresFestival gearCompetitors follow strict Irish dance costume rules set by their own school, ranging from simple dresses for younger dancers to elaborate, self-designed outfits for advanced competitors, paired with hard or soft shoes depending on the round. Spectators need nothing special beyond comfortable indoor clothing, since the event takes place inside the community center rather than outdoors.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Russia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Saint Petersburg Open Feis?

Saint Petersburg Open Feis is listed for Past edition: 9–11 May 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Saint Petersburg Open Feis take place?

The festival is listed in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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