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Verified upcoming events in Kyiv, with dates, locations and language-access notes for English-speaking residents and visitors.
The Kyiv Planetarium will present an interactive program pairing 'Secrets of the Invisible Universe' with 'Once Upon the Big Bang' at 19:00 on 14 September 2026. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua start from 350 UAH; the venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska St., 57/3. A convenient evening science program at Kyiv Planetarium near central Velyka Vasylkivska — suitable for families and anyone curious about astronomy.
Distant Worlds: In Search of Extraterrestrial Life is an interactive planetarium tour at Kyiv Planetarium on 14 September, starting at 20:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with prices from about 350 UAH; the programme presents a guided, immersive look at possible life beyond Earth. Runs at Kyiv Planetarium (Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3) with a late 20:00 start—handy for an evening outing; tickets around 350 UAH.
The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (Lavrska 27, Kyiv) is offering daytime admission on 15 September 2026 from 10:00 to 19:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua with prices shown from 0.01 UAH (up to 390 UAH); purchase online. A clear daytime slot (10:00–19:00) makes this easy to fit into an afternoon in central Kyiv; tickets are available online in advance.
An interactive excursion titled “Khrumko and the Magic Rocket + Cosmix” will run at Kyiv Planetarium on 15 September 2026 at 13:00. The program pairs a character-led tour with a space-themed presentation; tickets are listed from about 300 UAH on the ticketing site. A weekday early‑afternoon family option in central Kyiv — tickets are sold online and priced from roughly 300 UAH, making it an affordable outing.
The play "Women's Logic" is scheduled at the Kyiv Academic Theatre of Drama and Comedy (Left Bank) on Tuesday 15 September at 18:00. The listing appears on Esport.in.ua as part of a "Season of Love" program; tickets are available from about 150 UAH. Short walk from Livoberezhna metro and priced from 150 UAH, this is a budget-friendly theatre evening on Kyiv’s Left Bank with tickets sold via Kontramarka/Esport.
A production titled 1984 is scheduled at Theatre on Podil on 15 September at 18:00. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua start from 350 UAH (some listings show up to 750 UAH). The venue is at Andriyivskyy Descent, 20‑B in central Podil. Theatre on Podil sits on Andriyivskyy Descent close to Kontraktova Ploshcha — an easy evening outing for Kyiv residents and visitors.
Vechornytsi, a staged performance titled on the event listing, opens at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on 15 September at 18:00. Tickets are listed from 350 UAH on esport.in.ua; the theatre is at Andriivskyi Descent 8, near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. Easy to reach from Kontraktova Ploshcha on Podil; modest 350 UAH starting price makes it an affordable evening outing in central Kyiv.
GogolFest, the international contemporary art festival, will begin in Kyiv on 16 September 2026 in a shortened format with a revised programme. Reports say the festival’s schedule has been changed; Kyiv audiences should check updated listings before planning visits. Mid-September start and a reduced programme mean fewer shows across the city than usual—check the festival’s updated schedule for specific venues and dates.
On 16 September the Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (Vul. Lavrska, 27) offers day admission from 10:00 to 19:00. The ticket listing on esport.in.ua shows prices from 0.01 to 390 UAH and links to online purchase; check availability before you go. Easy weekday option near Lavra: the Lavrska address makes this a central museum visit with online tickets and low entry prices on the listing.
Gogolfest 2026 is listed for 16 September at 12:00 at MCKM (Zhovtnevyi Palace) in central Kyiv, according to Concert.ua's festivals calendar. The listing gives date, start time and venue details; check Concert.ua for programme, tickets and any updates. The October Palace is an easy-to-reach central venue for Kyiv residents; confirm exact programme and ticket availability on Concert.ua before you go.
Gogolfest 2026 is listed to take place in Kyiv on 16 September 2026, with activities starting at 12:00 at the MCKM (Жовтневий палац / October Palace). The festival appears on Concert.ua's Kyiv festivals calendar for 2026. Gogolfest is listed among Kyiv's 2026 festival programme and is scheduled at a central city venue (October Palace), making it relevant for Kyiv residents and visitors planning cultural outings; readers should re-check the programme and ticket availability before attending.
An interactive planetarium tour, Hrumko and the Magic Rocket, paired with the Kosmiks programme, runs at the Kyiv Planetarium on 16 September at 13:00. Tickets are listed from 300–350 UAH and are available to buy online via Esport.in.ua; venue address Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3. A mid‑afternoon planetarium session on central Velyka Vasylkivska; affordable tickets from 300 UAH and online booking make it an easy option for a September outing.
The Kyiv Planetarium stages an interactive programme, Voyager: Journey into Infinity paired with Earth from the ISS, on 16 September 2026 at 17:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua at about 350–450 UAH with online purchase and delivery options shown on the ticket page. A compact, family-friendly planetarium show in central Kyiv (Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3); buy tickets online in advance to secure seats.
GOGOLFEST 2026 is listed to take place at the MCKM (Mystetsko-Kontsertnyi Tsentr) in Kyiv on 16 September, starting at 18:00. Kontramarka shows tickets priced at ₴1,450; check the organiser or ticket page for programme and availability. A useful autumn pick for Kyiv culture-goers — the festival date and ticket price are published on Kontramarka; confirm programme and tickets before you go.
GOGOLFEST 2026 is listed at MCKM (October Palace) in Kyiv for 16 September 2026, starting at 18:00. The venue's programme page also shows ticket prices on the listing (around ₴600–2,300); check the organiser or box office for seat categories and availability. The October Palace is a central Kyiv venue; the venue calendar lists this Gogolfest date and ticket prices, so readers can buy tickets from the official event page.
Numotamo lists GOGOLFEST 2026 at MCKM (October Palace) in Kyiv on 16 September at 18:00, with territory tickets from 900₴. The same listing references Dakh Daughters’ staging 'Eneida' presented by the Theatre of Veterans at the venue. The October Palace is centrally located and regularly hosts major festivals; act early for tickets and seating as Numotamo shows territory prices from 900₴.
Cole Porter’s musical Kiss Me, Kate will be staged at the Kyiv National Academic Operetta Theatre on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 18:00. Tickets advertised on esport.in.ua (via Kontramarka) are listed from 250 UAH, with higher-priced seating up to 1,000 UAH. An accessible midweek theatre option near Olimpiiska station; tickets shown online from 250–1,000 UAH. Check seat availability before you buy.
The play 'Albatrosy' will be staged at the Kyiv Academic Drama and Comedy Theatre (Left Bank) on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at 18:00. Tickets are listed from 150 UAH on esport.in.ua; the theatre’s administrator phone (+38 044 517-41-04) is shown on the listing. Left Bank audience: the venue is near Livoberezhna metro and tickets start at an affordable 150 UAH via esport.in.ua.
The Stone Host (Kaminnij hospodar) is scheduled at Teatr na Podoli on 16 September at 18:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with prices starting around 400 UAH. The venue address is Andriivskyi Descent 20‑B in Podil. An early-evening Podil theatre outing on Andriivskyi Descent with online ticket sales starting from 400 UAH.
The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (Lavrska St, 27) lists a day-ticket for 17 September 2026, with museum hours 10:00–19:00. The entry appears on ticket site Esport.in.ua with prices shown from 0.01 UAH; online purchase and delivery options are available. A central Kyiv museum visit running 10:00–19:00 on a weekday — useful for daytime plans on Lavrska Street near major landmarks.
An interactive excursion titled “Khrumko and the Magic Rocket + Kosmiks” will run at the Kyiv Planetarium on 17 September at 10:00, according to ticketing site Esport.in.ua. Tickets are listed from about 300–350 UAH; the event is aimed at young audiences and families. Morning family-friendly program at Kyiv Planetarium (Velyka Vasylkivska St., 57/3) with affordable online tickets available through a Kyiv ticketing service.
The Kyiv Planetarium will present an interactive tour titled 'Secrets of the Invisible Universe' paired with the show 'Once Upon the Big Bang' on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 17:00. Tickets on Esport.in.ua are listed around 350–450 UAH; book in advance. An easy afternoon program at Kyiv Planetarium (Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3) — a practical option for families and anyone curious about astronomy.
Theatre performance Vechornytsi (traditional evening gatherings) is scheduled at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on 17 September at 18:00. Tickets are listed from 350 UAH on esport.in.ua. The venue is on Andriyivskyi Descent near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. A Podil evening option: Koleso sits on Andriyivskyi Descent, within walking distance of Kontraktova Ploshcha — convenient for post-work theatre plans.
The play "The Beautiful Beast in the Heart" is scheduled at Suzirya Theatre (Yaroslaviv Val, 14B) on 17 September at 18:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with prices from 250 UAH; the site shows an online purchase link for the performance. A central-Yaroslaviv Val evening performance with budget-friendly tickets — an easy weekday theatre option for Kyiv residents who buy online.
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