What to do in Kyiv on the Weekend of September 27–29: concerts, fairs, and festivals

This weekend, Kyiv will delight us with a rich program for leisure. From September 27 to 29, the city will offer a variety of events for every taste: from open-air concerts and charity fairs to festivals with beer tastings and art exhibitions. We have gathered the most interesting events worth attending this weekend.

Event "Does the sun shine differently beyond the spoil heaps?" with film screenings and discussions

On September 28, there will be an event dedicated to Luhansk and Donetsk regions — areas we hear a lot about but know little. The festival will allow us to look at these regions through an artistic lens.

Event program:

• 15:00 — "Donetsk. Distancing": screening of the films "New Home" and "My Cross" with the participation of the directors.
• 17:00 — screening of the film "Eurodonbas," lecture, and discussion.
• 19:00 — musical performance featuring the album "Internally Displaced Personality."

From 14:00, there will be a market where shoppers, eco-products, perfumes, candles, home decor, pet products, and knitted goods will be presented.

The aim of the event is to raise 130,000 UAH for winter clothing for the Tactical Group Kryvtsov.

Entry: from 200 UAH

Artist Fair at Squat 

The Autumn Artist Fair, organized by the Mal'oviy community, will take place in the summer courtyard of Squat 17b.

Ukrainian artists and crafters will present their works for charity sale. Among the lots are original characters, comics, handmade jewelry, postcards, and unique auction lots. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to support current fundraising efforts.

Entry: free

Festival "Book Country" at VDNH

This weekend, VDNH will transform into a real book country, hosting a fair, presentations, meetings, and masterclasses.

New directions of the festival include cinema and literature, horror and fantasy, as well as creative performances by soldiers and veterans supported by "Cultural Descent." There will be a special space for children with supervision, so parents can enjoy the festival.

The full program of the event is available at this link.

Entry: free

Octoberfest at Garage

On September 27-28, Octoberfest will take place in Kyiv, gathering 15 unique breweries from Ukraine and around the world. Visitors will be able to taste 90 types of draft beer, including special festival beer from Bavaria. There will also be non-alcoholic drinks and cider at the festival.

Each guest will receive a branded glass, and the first 300 visitors will get free beer. The program will also include exciting activities. Half of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the charity fund "Come Back Alive."

Entry: from 250 UAH

Charity Bicycle Parade for Girls

On September 29, a charity bicycle parade will take place in Kyiv, aimed at supporting female cyclists and promoting safe and comfortable city rides. Statistics show that women make up only 15% of cyclists in the capital.

The dress code for the event is CycleChic style, demonstrating the possibility of cycling in any attire and on any occasion. The bicycle parade also aims to raise funds to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Participant registration is available at this link.

Entry: donation from 500 UAH

Concert "SKAY" in the cultural space V’YAVA

The band "SKAY" will perform outdoors in the cultural space V’YAVA at VDNH. The concert will feature favorite hits, including "This Can Kill You," "Best Friend," "Give Light," "Carefree," as well as songs from the album "Breakthrough."

Entry: from 800 UAH

Ethno-festival "Motanka Fest"

At this festival, you can purchase unique jewelry and handmade items at the fair, as well as visit an exhibition of motankas. The event program also includes masterclasses, quizzes, and show programs.

All funds raised will be used to purchase electronic warfare equipment for the 2nd platoon of the 1st rifle battalion of the 4th Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which protects the country in the Luhansk direction.

Entry: donation from 50 UAH

Birthday of the House of Cinema and screening of the film "Yaremchuk. The Incomparable World of Beauty"

On September 29, the House of Cinema will host a festive evening to open a new creative season and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the institution. Director Oleg Biima will present his new work "House of Cinema: An Ongoing Story," which combines archival footage, significant events, and interviews with prominent figures of Ukrainian cinema.

That evening, there will also be a ceremonial cancellation of a stamp dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergei Parajanov's birth. The event will conclude with the screening of the documentary film "Yaremchuk. The Incomparable World of Beauty," directed by Artem Grigoryan, which has become a leader in national box office in recent months.

The evening will feature the creators of the film and leading actors from theater and cinema.

Entry: free