What to Do in Kyiv on the Weekend of March 28–30: Charity Concerts, Performances, Operas, and Festivals
The last weekend of March in Kyiv promises to be emotionally intense, deep, and inspiring. This weekend is for those looking for more than just entertainment but for sensations, aesthetics, and important meanings. The program includes large-scale charity concerts, photo exhibitions offering new perspectives on our present, and festivals addressing mental health, the body, and sexuality.
Also on the agenda are modern ethnic markets, new operatic interpretations of classics, theatrical experiments, and manifesto exhibitions dedicated to Ukrainian culture, currency, and resilience. This weekend is a great opportunity not only to leave the house but also to fill yourself with meaning, support the Armed Forces of Ukraine, find inspiration, or simply feel that we live in a city that fights, dreams, and creates.
Charity Concert Auction in Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
On March 28, the Caribbean Club will host a charity concert auction to support the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. The event, organized by the Alla Martynyuk Foundation, will bring together popular artists and unique lots to raise funds for vehicles for defenders.
Performing on stage will be Molodi, Yarmak, Hayat, Yevhen Halych, Kozak Syromakha, Tember Blanche, Viktoria Niro, and Eyra. The auction will feature lots from Volodymyr Zelensky, Kyrylo Budanov, Valeriy Zaluzhny, Vasyl Maliuk, and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade itself.
The hosts of the evening will be Dmytro Tankovych and Alla Martynyuk. All funds raised will go towards purchasing off-road vehicles for the second assault battalion.
Entry: 700–1900 UAH
Opera "Moon": A Fairytale with a Deep Subtext
On March 28 and 29, the National Operetta of Ukraine will present the opera "Moon" by Carl Orff — a comic, absurd, and at the same time philosophical story based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. This one-act opera begins as a light adventure but quickly turns into a profound musical journey — with surprises, revelations, and a bright finale.
The production was created by renowned director Tamara Trunova, winner of the "Kyiv Pectoral" award and the "HRA" theater festival. If you're looking for something unconventional and emotional, don’t miss it.
Entry: 150–1200 UAH
Concert by Kalush Orchestra: A Renewed Show with Theatrical Grandeur
On March 30, Kalush Orchestra returns to Kyiv with a new explosive show that promises to be even more grandiose and emotional. The winners of "Eurovision 2022" will perform at the ATLAS club, showcasing a program that blends live sound, new hits, and a spectacular production.
This is not just a concert, but a true performance with a theatrical atmosphere, where every detail is carefully crafted. If you’ve already seen Kalush Orchestra, prepare to be amazed once again. If not, now is the time to experience the explosion of ethno-rap, hip-hop, and folk energy.
Entry: 890–1590 UAH
Play "Edge of the Sky": A Poetic Journey into the World of Vasyl Symonenko
On March 28, a performance titled "Edge of the Sky or The Road to Eternity of Vasyl Symonenko" will be shown at the Small Opera House. This dramatic poetic fantasy is dedicated to the life and work of the poet. Through his texts, the audience will immerse in the depths of linguistic sensitivity, pain, and national consciousness that Symonenko experienced during the Soviet occupation era.
This is not just a play — it’s a call to remember the power of words and cultural heroes who continue to shape our identity today.
Entry: 350–850 UAH
Market "All. Our Own. Modern Ethno": When You Want to Fall Even More in Love with Ukrainian Culture
On March 29–30, at Desyatynna, 12, the "All. Our Own. Modern Ethno" market will take place — a true celebration of Ukrainian traditions in a modern interpretation. Artisans and brands will gather here, rethinking ancient techniques and turning them into stylish items for today.
The program includes: embroidered shirts, clothing made from natural fabrics, ceramics, wooden tableware, decor, ethnic accessories, and jewelry. Come to be inspired, explore Ukrainian culture, and take a piece of it home with you.
Entry: Free
Festival "MY FEST": About Mental Health and Sexual Culture
On March 29–30, the Pochayna Event Hall will host the "MY FEST" festival — the first space in Ukraine to openly discuss mental health and sexual culture.
The program includes meetings with famous speakers (including Masha Efrosinina, Yulia Yarmolenko, Yaroslava Kravchenko, and others), yoga, art therapy, dance, shibari, body practices, sound therapy, and a large market of Ukrainian brands. You can even try standing on nails or find the perfect sex toy.
Entry: 500 UAH (1 day) / 900 UAH (2 days)
Exhibition "Hryvnia: More than Money"
The hryvnia is not just banknotes and numbers. In the new exhibition at the "Ukrainian House," it is considered a symbol, a history, and an art form. A joint project of the National Bank of Ukraine and the National Center "Ukrainian House," it unveils the deeper meanings of the national currency.
At the center of attention are sketches of hryvnia banknotes by classical Ukrainian artists such as Bohomazov, Narbut, Krychevsky, Boychuk, Lopata, and others. Additionally, unique archives, artifacts, and modern interpretations of events shaping our present will be showcased.
Entry: 120 UAH, 50 UAH for students and pupils. Free for privileged categories.
Exhibition-expedition "Hryvnia. More than money"
Concert by Nytsо Potvorno: Reflection and Release
On March 29, underground national artist Nytsо Potvorno will return to the stage at Origin Stage. This time, it will be at the largest venue where the artist plans to "replenish oxytocin reserves among the staff."
Nytsik, as he is known on the internet, has long become the voice of the tired, sarcastic, and honest. He sounds like no one else — with a crimson tone, poignant storytelling, and eclectic music that is hard to fit into genre boundaries.
If you're looking for a performance where you can reflect and let loose — this is definitely the place for you.
Entry: 700–1580 UAH
Exhibition "Talismans of Ukraine" at Squat 17B
Kateryna Stepanishcheva, an illustrator you’ve definitely seen before — whether on silk scarves, children's books, or collaborations with Gifty, MEGOGO, or Dodosocks — presents her new project, the exhibition "Talismans of Ukraine." These are bright, warm images born from elements of embroidery, painted eggs, ceramics, and carpets. Each piece holds something familiar, native, and supportive during these challenging times.
All illustrations were created after the full-scale war began and aim to be a source of support and inspiration. Entry is free, but you can donate an amount of your choice or buy some merch. All funds raised will go towards drones for the 3rd Luhansk Border Guard Battalion "Revenge."
Entry: Free
