What to do in Kyiv on the weekend of February 13–15: concerts, parties, festivals, and charity events

February in Kyiv is traditionally packed with events — from concerts and stand-ups to festivals, markets, and exhibitions. In this selection, we have gathered the key events of the month: musical evenings for Valentine’s Day, charity events, underground shows, and cultural formats for different moods and groups.

Kazhanna Concert

Kazhanna is a representative of the new wave of the Ukrainian music scene, known for combining sincere lyrics with a recognizable sound. The concert will feature tracks from her current repertoire — both recent charting releases and songs familiar to the audience.

"I am convinced that I create a unique concert format. And I want us to vibe together at my show," says the singer.

Entry: 990 UAH

Exhibition "Paradigm of Harmony"

The Lavra Gallery hosts a large-scale solo exhibition by one of Ukraine’s most famous contemporary sculptors — Anatoliy Kushch. The exhibition features over 200 works, some of which are being shown to the public for the first time.

Anatoliy Kushch is well-known to Kyiv residents and beyond as the author of key city symbols: the Independence Monument on Maidan, the sculptural composition "Founders of Kyiv," and the monument to Archangel Michael. In his work, the artist focuses on the human being — aiming to restore a sense of wholeness, harmony, and fullness of life, building a dialogue between the natural and the supernatural, the human and the superhuman.

"Paradigm of Harmony" demonstrates the scale of Kushch’s thinking and his place not only in the Ukrainian but also in the broader European artistic context.

Entry: check with the museum

VESELKA VLNTN’X

The queer party VESELKA kicks off the year in Kyiv with a special Valentine’s Day event. This time, the team focuses on a FLINTA lineup and themes that set the mood of the evening: love, physicality, mutual support, and the power of feminine energy.

The headliner will be Amanda Mussi from Brazil — an artist with a subtle sense of rhythm and movement, whose music balances hypnotic grooves, depth, and pure emotion. The lineup also features Cheka x Armahanz Kichi, Kazuko, Kryzha, and Sasha Trey.

Entry: 1050 UAH

Stand-up that Makes You Fall in Love

Valentine’s Day here is suggested to be celebrated with laughter and live emotions. Famous comedians — Jaykhun Safarov, Nastya Zukhvala, Max Vyshynskyi, and Slava Bu — will gather at the cozy Pechersk Palace on Arsenalna.

The program includes stand-up about love, family life, and absurd surprises of real life. The format is suitable both for couples and for those who simply want to spend the evening of February 14 with humor and without unnecessary pretension.

Entry: 390–850 UAH

BRYKULETS Concert

On Valentine’s Day, BRYKULETS offers an alternative to classic romantic scenarios and invites you to a musical date. The artist promises an evening likely to extend far beyond the concert itself — at least in memory.

The program includes familiar hits such as "Perestani," "Zahulyav," "Batya," "Piony," "Take Your Things," "Lebidonko," and other well-known songs. At the same time, a key moment of the concert will be the presentation of new tracks — the audience will hear them live for the first time.

Entry: from 1100 UAH

Charity Lunch "Power of the Trio"

During the charity lunch supporting the Third Army Corps, chefs Lerane Tulchiy, Yuriy Nikityuk, and Andriy Severenchuk will prepare their signature dishes. Each of them will reinterpret a recipe around one basic Ukrainian product.

The event curator will be culinary culture researcher and author of the "YizhaKultura" project, Olena Braichenko. She will talk about the history, significance, and cultural context of the selected ingredients.

Entry: donation from 3000 UAH

"Proklyatyi Kh*yi" Concert

On Valentine’s Day, Proklyatyi Kh*yi is holding a major solo concert at the Small Opera. The "Kings of Podil underground" promise a dense set, new tracks, old hits, and star collaborations — without compromises or embellishments.

According to the band’s frontman Slava Kedr, this is a truly important event for the team: they have not had major solo concerts before. The program includes presentations of new material (and not only in one sense), the opportunity to purchase exclusive merch, and surprises that the organizers prefer not to disclose in advance. Possible guests include Dantes and others.

The format is simple and straightforward: come not alone, give a ticket to someone you love, and spend February 14 in a crowd of like-minded people for whom this concert is the best alternative to the classic Valentine’s Day.

Entry: 500–600 UAH

Vanya Yakimov & Jazz in Kyiv Band

Kyiv poet Vanya Yakimov invites you to an evening in the "poetry and jazz" format. He will read his texts live accompanied by Jazz in Kyiv Band under the direction of Oleksiy Kogan. The program includes new Ukrainian-language poems and signature jazz compositions that create a space for attentive listening and a slow dialogue between word and music.

Entry: 400–800 UAH

Rockin’ Valentine

For Valentine’s Day, Pepper’s Club is preparing a special Rockin’ Valentine program — an evening of romance in rock’n’roll rhythm performed by the band PENTAGON.

The setlist includes iconic love songs that have shaped the soundtrack for lovers around the world for decades: rock ballads, energetic compositions, and romantic hits. Live performances include All You Need Is Love, Love of My Life, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, and other familiar tracks.

Live performance, guitar riffs, and emotional delivery create an atmosphere where rock meets warmth and tenderness. Rockin’ Valentine is an option for those who want to spend February 14 unconventionally, with music that truly resonates.

Entry: 900–1600 UAH

VSІ. SVOЇ. Discount Market

The new season of VSІ. SVOЇ markets starts with discounts — from 10 % to 50 % on winter and autumn collections. About 150 local brands will gather at the location: women’s and men’s clothing, shoes for the cold season and early spring, bags, knitted and leather accessories. A great opportunity to update your wardrobe and support Ukrainian producers.

Entry: free

Sugar Concert

Sugar is an artist who has built his own trajectory and now makes a loud statement on the Ukrainian scene. His tracks regularly trend on TikTok, while songs like "Tyotya," "Oleh," "Toxic," "BMW," and "Diva" have long lived their own life in playlists and sing-alongs.

The concert at Stereo Plaza is an opportunity to hear all these hits live and spend the evening in the format of a large communal sing-along with the artist.

Entry: 990–1990 UAH

Fantasy Festival "Al Mor"

The two-day fantasy festival "Al Mor" brings you back to a world of magic, adventures, and transformations. Heroes and monsters, swords and potions, cosplay, shows, and themed photo zones — the event gathers everything fantasy worlds are loved for.

The program includes a cosplay contest, workshops, interactive experiences, fantasy lectures and meetups, quests, and a fair of amazing things from artisans and crafters. The format suits both experienced genre fans and those who are just discovering these worlds.

The festival invites you to come with friends or alone and spend the weekend where imagination goes beyond the ordinary.

Entry: 600–950 UAH