This May weekend in Kyiv promises to be intense, loud, and highly emotional. The capital is hosting several major concerts at once: "Druha Rika" is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album "Rekordy", "Zhadan i Sobaky" are raising funds for armored vehicles, and Tina Karol is putting on an exclusive show.
At the same time, exhibitions are taking place that speak to audiences through diary texts, student artworks, and memories of teachers — from Ada Rybachuk to Mamut Churlu. Also, don’t miss the classics of cinema at KyivKinoFest, an intimate evening in honor of Kyiv Day, and the first performance of the band Ziferblat after Eurovision.
We've gathered the most interesting events from May 22 to 25 — choose what speaks to your heart.
The band Druha Rika is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album "Rekordy" and invites fans to two major concerts at KURENI. This will be a special open-air music event with all the beloved hits: "Tak malo tut tebe", "Vidchynyay", "Try khvylyny", and other songs that have forever stayed in the hearts of listeners.
"For us, "Rekordy" is not just an album. It was a turning point in the band's creative journey" — says Valeriy Kharchyshyn. That’s why these evenings promise to become another cherished memory for everyone who has stood by the band all these years.
Admission: from 650 UAH
Druha Rika "Records. 20 years"
Serhiy Zhadan and the band "Zhadan and the Dogs" will perform in Kyiv as part of the charitable tour "Unbreakable". This will be more than just a concert — it will be a fiery, passionate event full of belief in unity.
Expect an evening when thousands of voices merge into one choir — with songs about freedom, love, strength, and resilience. The musicians promise sincere emotions, drive, and the powerful feeling that we are all united and impossible to ignore.
100% of ticket proceeds will go toward armored vehicles for the 13th NGU Brigade "Khartiya".
Admission: from 1500 UAH
In celebration of Kyiv Day, KyivKinoFest will be held at the Zhovten cinema — an annual festival that combines cinema with the history of the city. This year’s theme is "Kyiv Through the Ages", so the screen will bring to life various historical eras: from the medieval city to the turbulent 1990s and the events of the Revolution of Dignity.
The festival will open with the film "Wild Love" (1993) by Vilen Novak, which has been newly digitized from the Dovzhenko Center’s collection. The program includes cult and lesser-known Ukrainian films that deserve to be seen at least once.
Admission: check the cinema’s website
Ziferblat returns to "V’YAVA" with a major concert after their participation in Eurovision 2025. This will be the band’s first performance in Kyiv following the international contest, where they placed 9th — a great opportunity to hear live all the songs fans have already come to love.
The program includes highlights from their debut album "Peretvorennya", their Eurovision entry "Bird of Pray", the hit with Tember Blanche "Doteper i nazavzhdy", and many musical surprises. If you haven’t seen Ziferblat live yet — now’s your chance to catch up.
Admission: from 750 UAH
The exhibition "The Teacher" opens at the Memorial House of Mykhailo Starytskyi, dedicated to the memory of Crimean Tatar artist Mamut Churlu — a painter, ethnographer, teacher, and curator. The display features works by his students who continue the traditions he began.
Among them is the textile project "Symbol. Tradition. Patchwork", created under Churlu’s guidance by Kyiv-based artists Mariia Makarevych, Anna Maksymenko, Olena Prysiazhniuk, and Nataliia Shepel. Also on display — ceramics by Crimean Tatar artist Rustem Skibin, inspired by folk art.
Admission: from 75 UAH
On May 23, Nino Katamadze will perform in Kyiv — a Georgian singer with a unique voice and a sincere love for Ukraine. Since the early days of the Revolution of Dignity, she has supported Ukrainians, and she continues to do so today — through music.
The concert will feature familiar hits and new songs, including some in Ukrainian. The evening promises to be warm, emotional, and inspiring.
Admission: from 570 UAH
The Ada Rybachuk's Diary exhibition opens at the ARVM Studio-Museum, dedicated to the work of the famous Kyiv art duo Ada Rybachuk and Volodymyr Melnychenko.
This is a deep and personal story of how the artists came to create the most important work of their lives — the Memory Park on Baikova Hill — and how they endured the tragedy of the Soviet regime destroying the Wall of Memory. The exhibition focuses on two key periods: before and after this catastrophe.
The voice of the exhibition is Ada herself — her diaries, texts, images, and inner reflections.
Admission: inquire at the studio-museum
Exhibition "Ada Rybachuk's Diary"
Tina Karol will give an exclusive concert on the "V’YAVA" stage. Her voice is instantly recognizable, and her songs have long become soundtracks for millions of Ukrainians. This performance is special: one night only, one stage, and a new program that won’t be repeated anywhere else.
The singer promises a show to remember — with powerful energy, deep emotion, and live sound. If you’re looking for May’s main music event — you’ve found it.
Admission: from 1100 UAH
The "Kyieve Miy" concert is a musical journey around the world in honor of Kyiv Day. In the cozy setting of St. Andrew’s Church, you’ll hear works that transport listeners to Rome, Paris, Madrid, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires — cities twinned with Kyiv.
The program includes music from various centuries, inspired by Vienna’s serenades, the cicada sounds of Greece, and the ecclesiastical grandeur of Argentina. But most importantly — a return home, to beloved Kyiv, to the familiar and warm chords of the song "Kyieve Miy".
Admission: 400 UAH
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