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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 stages an interactive family show, “Hrumko and the Magic Rocket” plus Kosmiks, on 25 September at 12:00. The program is aimed at children and families; tickets are listed at about 300–350 UAH on the Esport ticketing site. Venue: Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3. A centrally located, kid-friendly planetarium session—easy to reach from the city centre. Buy tickets in advance through the Esport booking page.
An interactive planetarium show, "Voyager: Journey into Infinity + Earth from the ISS," will be presented at the Kyiv Planetarium on 25 September 2026 at 17:00. Tickets listed on Esport.in.ua are priced around 350–450 UAH. The programme includes an Earth-from-ISS segment. A short, family-friendly evening show at Kyiv Planetarium (Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3), suitable for children and space enthusiasts wanting an interactive experience.
The play 'Dvoe' is scheduled at the Ukrainian Small Dramatic Theatre (Oles Honchar St, 33) in Kyiv on Friday 25 September at 18:00. Esport.in.ua lists tickets for the performance from 700 UAH; check the listing for availability and seat selection. An accessible evening theatre option on Oles Honchar Street — starts 18:00 with single-price listings shown at 700 UAH on the ticket site.
Theatre performance 'Methods of Raising Little Brats' plays at Theatre on Mykhailivska in central Kyiv on 25 September 2026 at 18:30. Tickets are listed at 500 UAH through the Esport.in.ua booking page; the venue is on Mykhailivska Street near St. Michael's area. A Friday evening performance in central Kyiv — easy to reach for visitors around Saint Michael’s Square; tickets shown online for 500 UAH.
The play "Masculine Gender, Singular" is scheduled at Kyiv Drama Theatre “Bravo” on Friday, 25 September at 19:00. Esport.in.ua lists tickets from 250–600 UAH and points to Kontramarka for sales; the event appears in Esport.in.ua’s Kyiv listings for 25 September. A Friday evening performance on Olesia Honchara (Theatre Bravo) — convenient for a central night out with modest ticket prices and online booking.
Runday’s weekly timed 5-kilometre run returns to Trukhaniv Island on Saturday 22 August 2026, starting at 08:45. Entry is free, open to all ages and fitness levels, and results are recorded online (organiser page and Facebook). The event is volunteer-run. An easy, low-cost way for Kyiv residents to join a timed 5K close to the city centre; no registration fee and no performance requirements.
Founders Running Club :: Kyiv is scheduled to meet at Poshtova Square on 26 September 2026, starting 06:00 UTC for a two-hour morning run. The session is organised via Meetup; attendees should confirm time, meeting details and RSVP on the event page. A central, early-morning run for entrepreneurs and local runners — RSVP on Meetup to confirm pace and attendance before you head to Poshtova Square.
A day ticket for the Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation is listed for Saturday, 26 September 2026. The museum opens 10:00–19:00; tickets for the day session are shown on Esport.in.ua with a nominal listed price starting at 0.01 UAH. Full-day admission at Lavrska St. 27 on Sept 26; tickets appear on a Kyiv ticketing site—check availability and final price before visiting.
Vsi.Svoi runs a two-day themed market, 'Autumn Home', at Desiatynna 12 on 26–27 September (10:00–20:00). Entry is free; stalls will sell ceramics, textiles, candles, kitchenware, sweets, spices, clothing and jewelry from Ukrainian brands. A free, central weekend market for Kyiv residents to pick up seasonal home goods and crafts from local makers on Desiatynna street.
Ivasyk-Telesyk will be staged at Theatre on Mykhailivska in central Kyiv on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 12:00. Tickets are listed from 300 UAH on the Esport.in.ua event page; online purchase and delivery options are shown there. A midday Saturday performance in central Kyiv — an easy weekend outing for parents and children near the city centre.
ArtTalkers Toastmasters Club will hold a Public Speaking in English meetup at X-Lounge (Petra Sahaidachnoho 31) on 26 September 2026, 09:00–11:00 UTC. The session is conducted in English; register on the Meetup page for attendance details, fees, and capacity. A morning, in-person session at a central Kyiv venue — useful for English-speaking residents and internationals. Check the Meetup listing to reserve a spot.
A stage production titled Three Men in a Boat (Not Counting the Dog) will run at the Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on Saturday 26 September at 14:00. Tickets are listed from 300 UAH on esport.in.ua; the theatre is at Andriyivskyi Descent 8 (near Kontraktova Ploshcha). A Saturday matinee on historic Andriyivskyi Descent — convenient for Podil visitors and anyone looking for an afternoon theatre outing.
A concert titled "Suites in an Old Style" will take place in the Refectory Chamber of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra on 26 September at 15:00. Tickets are listed at 400₴ on the Kontramarka booking site; the venue is on Lavrska Street, near central Kyiv. An afternoon concert inside the Lavra’s Refectory Chamber (Lavrska St. 9); short walk from central Kyiv and listed at a single 400₴ ticket price.
Poromnyk, listed on Kontramarka, is scheduled at the National Academic Drama Theatre named after Lesya Ukrainka in Kyiv on 26 September at 16:00. Tickets on the site start from around ₴100 (up to ₴800); follow the listing for seat availability and pickup or courier delivery. An afternoon performance at a central Kyiv theatre; tickets are available online through Kontramarka and can be collected at the box office or delivered.
An afternoon stand-up show, "Saturday Stand-Up" takes place at Bochka Pub (Khreshchatyk 19A) on Saturday 26 September at 16:00. Tickets start from 290 UAH and are listed on esport.in.ua; the site shows a 290–390 UAH price range. An easy weekend option in central Kyiv: an afternoon comedy set on Khreshchatyk within walking distance of the city centre.
The musical Chicago will be staged at the Kyiv National Academic Operetta on Saturday, 26 September, starting at 17:00. The venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska Street 53/3 (Olimpiiska metro). Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua from about 200 UAH. A downtown evening performance reached via Olimpiiska metro; last-minute tickets still listed on the local ticketing site, with prices starting near 200 UAH.
An interactive planetarium show, Voyager: "Journey into Infinity" plus footage of Earth from the ISS, will screen at Kyiv Planetarium on 26 September at 17:00. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua are priced around 400–500 UAH and can be purchased online. A convenient Saturday 17:00 science show on central Velyka Vasylkivska—suitable for families and anyone looking for an indoor Kyiv outing.
The stage production 'Odesa. Mad Love' is listed for Saturday, 26 September at 18:00 at the Kyiv Academic Theatre 'Koleso' on Andriyivskyi Descent. Tickets are offered through ticketing site esport.in.ua with prices shown from 450 UAH. Saturday evening at intimate Koleso on Andriyivskyi Descent, a short walk from Kontraktova Ploshcha — tickets listed from 450 UAH on esport.in.ua.
The dramatic play Sentimental Story will open at MCKM (Zhovtnevyi Palace), Aleia Heroiv Nebesnoi Sotni, 1, on September 26 at 18:00. The production features well-known Ukrainian actors; tickets are listed from 450 UAH, according to local listings. The Zhovtnevyi Palace is a central venue on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred; this performance is one of more than ten cultural events scheduled in Kyiv that weekend.
A concert is scheduled for 26 September at 19:00 inside St. Catherine’s Church (Kircha Sv. Kateryny) on Lyuteranska Street, 22. The listing appears in a local cultural digest covering events in Kyiv from 21–27 September. Check organisers for tickets and programme details. Central Lyuteranska address makes this an easy weekday-evening option for Kyiv residents; the digest also lists other 26 September events around the city.
The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (vul. Lavrska, 27) offers a day ticket for Sunday 27 September with admission from 10:00 to 19:00. Esport.in.ua lists tickets priced from 0.01 to 390 UAH and links to online booking. A straightforward Sunday museum visit in central Kyiv on Lavrska Street—day entry runs 10:00–19:00 and tickets are available online via the ticketing listing.
The Kitten and the Rooster plays at the Kyiv Municipal Academic Puppet Theatre (Miropilska 1, near Chernihivska metro) at 11:00 on 27 September 2026. Tickets are listed from 200 UAH on the ticketing site esport.in.ua. A mid-morning puppet performance on Kyiv’s left bank, easy to reach from Chernihivska metro; tickets are shown at an affordable 200 UAH.
Cinderella (Popelyushka) will be performed at the Kyiv Academic Puppet Theatre on Sunday, 27 September at 12:00. Tickets listed on esport.in.ua show seats priced around 200–300 UAH; the theatre address is Hrushevskoho St., 1‑A. A central Sunday midday puppet performance suitable for families; tickets are available online from the local ticketing site linked below.
Physical Education for Baba Yaga, listed on ticket site esport.in.ua, will be staged at Theatre on Mykhailivska in central Kyiv on 27 September at 12:00. Tickets are shown from 300 UAH; purchase and seat selection are available via esport.in.ua. A central, midday theatre slot on Mykhailivska makes this an easy option for Kyiv visitors or families; tickets are available through the city's online box office.
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