What to do in Kyiv on the weekend of September 19–21: concerts, markets, festivals, and tours
This weekend, September 19–21, Kyiv offers a rich cultural program — from large shows by Monatik and DOROFEEVA to intimate concerts and symphonic experiments. You’ll have the chance to hear Dakh Daughters with a new program, walk the “Paths of Lazarus” on an author's tour, hear world hits performed by an orchestra on the Gulliver rooftop, join the “Festival of Thoughts,” or find vintage treasures at the Second market.
Here’s our selection of key events and locations to help you plan your cultural weekend route.
DOROFEEVA Concert
On September 21, a major concert by DOROFEEVA will take place at the “V’YAVA” venue at VDNG, featuring the HEARTBEAT program. The open-air performance will include well-known hits like “Smak-pechal,” “Dodajte svitla,” “Khaj pyshut,” “A ya vse plakala,” “Heartbeat,” as well as new tracks.
DOROFEEVA’s concerts are known for their energy, dancing, and live interaction with the audience — so this evening promises to be a bright event for fans of modern Ukrainian pop.
Entry: from 550 UAH
DOROFEEVA — Open-Air Concert at VYAVA
Dakh Daughters Concert
On September 19, Dakh Daughters will perform their program ANTIDOT at the International Center of Culture and Arts on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes.
Formed at Vlad Troitsky’s “Dakh” Theater, the band blends music, theater, and performance. The members play more than 15 instruments, shift from gentle vocals to expressive growling, and turn every show into a full theatrical production.
The new ANTIDOT program is an artistic project where music and poetry become a form of resistance and a response to informational aggression. It combines grotesque, drama, and energy — making Dakh Daughters one of the most distinctive acts on the contemporary Ukrainian scene.
Entry: from 490 UAH
World Hits Performed by Orchestra on the Gulliver Terrace
On September 20, global hits will be performed by a symphonic orchestra on the terrace of the Gulliver shopping mall. Open-air on Sportyvna Square, you’ll hear songs by Lady Gaga, Queen, Bruno Mars, Imagine Dragons, Bon Jovi, Tom Odell, and other popular artists.
Orchestral arrangements will give famous tracks a new sound — from energetic rock ballads to modern pop hits. A summer terrace and cocktail bar will complete the atmosphere, making it a perfect evening out in the city center with music that connects generations.
Entry: from 400 UAH
World Hits Performed by an Orchestra on the Gulliver Terrace
Tour “Paths of Lazarus: Real and Fantasy Kyiv”
On September 20, Kyiv will host the thematic tour “Paths of Lazarus: Real and Fantasy Kyiv” guided by writer Svitlana Taratorina — author of the novel *Lazarus*.
The route is based on the book and mixes historical facts with literary images. Participants will walk the streets where early 20th-century real and fictional Kyiv intertwine. You’ll learn what the city council looked like 100 years ago, what fashions ladies wore, and what was on the menu at the “Semadeni” restaurant on Khreshchatyk. The tour includes an ascent to Lypky and ends near Arsenalna.
Entry: from 464 UAH
Tour "In the Footsteps of Lazarus: Real and Fantastical Kyiv"
Cowboy Bebop Live Concert
On September 20, the MCCA will host a live performance of music from the cult anime *Cowboy Bebop*. The Kyiv Mozart Orchestra will perform twice in one evening with a big band to recreate the show’s unique atmosphere of retro-futurism, noir, and space adventure.
The program features soundtracks by Yoko Kanno and The Seatbelts, which have long since become classics. Orchestral arrangements and big band energy will give these pieces new life, while visuals will enhance immersion into the world of *Cowboy Bebop*.
Entry: from 400 UAH
Valeriy Kharchyshyn Concert
On September 21 at KURENI Concertni, Valeriy Kharchyshyn — frontman of the band “Druha Rika” — will present a solo program accompanied by the symphonic GosOrchestra.
The concert offers a chance to hear familiar hits from “Druha Rika,” rock classics, and iconic love songs in unexpected symphonic arrangements. For Kharchyshyn, this project is a way to step beyond the band’s typical repertoire and perform songs long requested by fans.
Entry: from 750 UAH
11th “Festival of Thoughts”
On September 20, the 11th “Festival of Thoughts” will take place at Art-zavod Platforma — an annual event that gathers thought leaders, civic activists, officials, and international organizations for open discussions on current challenges.
This year’s theme is “Uncomfortable, Invisible, and Dangerous.” The program includes discussions on war and its consequences, the role of women, mobilization, media, and education. Visitors can also explore the “Alley of Thoughts” — a showcase of projects and initiatives, view the photo exhibition *Evacuation Chronicles*, listen to the podcast *The Queue of Life: Voices* by the East SOS Foundation, and attend a training on psychological first aid. A free kids’ zone with workshops and games will also be available.
The festival also has a charitable mission — to raise funds for six radio-electronic warfare systems for evacuation teams of “East SOS.”
Entry: free with prior registration
Monatik Concert “Only You Can Do That”
On September 20, the Sports Palace will become the stage for Monatik’s grand show *Only You Can Do That*. The artist is preparing a program that combines songs from his new album *Eternally Dancing Human* with beloved hits that have become anthems for his fans. Special guest artists will join the show for unforgettable duets.
The show is directed by TRI.Direction, who work with Monatik to create large-scale productions with powerful choreography and visual storytelling. This will be an evening about energy, love, and the power of unity — the emotions that make his concerts unforgettable.
Entry: from 690 UAH
Second Market
On September 20–21, the Second market will take place at 16 Kudryavska Street — an event for those who value vintage and conscious fashion. The format is already popular worldwide for allowing purchases both by item and by weight.
You’ll find vintage clothing and accessories, as well as meet local sustainable brands. Second positions itself not just as a fair, but as a community: it emphasizes individuality, supports responsible consumption, and encourages sharing stylish finds.
Entry: 300 UAH
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