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Verified upcoming events in Kyiv, with dates, locations and language-access notes for English-speaking residents and visitors.
A family puppet performance, 'Bula u zaichika hatinka' (The Bunny Had a Little House), will play at the Kyiv Municipal Academic Puppet Theatre on the left bank on 23 August at 11:00. Tickets are listed at 200 UAH on the event page at Esport.in.ua. Morning show on the left bank near Chernihivska metro — an affordable 200 UAH ticket for families with young children.
Дитячий спектакль «Мій домашній дикий лис» відбудеться в Києві 23 серпня 2026 року о 12:00 у Театрі на Троєщині. Це сімейна денна вистава, розклад опубліковано на афіші Concert.ua. Неділя о 12:00 — зручний матине для сімей з дітьми, особливо для мешканців Троєщини та північної частини Києва, які шукають дитячий культурний захід на вихідні.
Journey to the Magic Island will be staged at Theatre on Mykhailivska on Sunday 23 August at 12:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with a price of 300 UAH. The midday start makes this an accessible option for central Kyiv audiences. Theatre on Mykhailivska is in central Kyiv near St. Michael’s; a 12:00 start is convenient for visitors and those looking for a daytime outing. Tickets shown at 300 UAH.
Brave! Factory, a two-day music and media-art festival, takes over the Dovzhenko Film Studio this weekend. Kyiv Maps lists over 50 Ukrainian and international performers, a site-specific media-art programme curated by Oleksiy Sai, and a new children's area; two-day tickets are 4,500 UAH. A central weekend festival mixing electronic, live and media art at Dovzhenko Studio — now with a dedicated kids' zone and international DJs.
A stage production titled "The Passions of Mr. G.-P." plays at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on Sunday 23 August at 14:00. Tickets are listed from 350 UAH on Esport.in.ua. The venue is on Andriivskyy Descent, a short walk from Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. A mid‑day Sunday show on Andriivskyy Descent — convenient for Podil visitors and reachable from Kontraktova Ploshcha metro.
A provocatively titled play, 'Fraudsters?.. Lesbians?!! Beauties!', will be staged at Theatre on Mykhailivska in central Kyiv on 23 August at 17:00. Tickets are listed on esport.in.ua with a stated price of 500 UAH. Central Mykhailivska venue with online ticketing; a 17:00 evening performance and 500 UAH price make it an easy late‑August theatre option for Kyiv audiences.
The National Opera of Ukraine will present a gala concert for Independence Day, 'To You, Independent Motherland,' on Sunday 23 August 2026. The performance starts at 18:00 and runs until 20:30; tickets are listed on the theatre's box-office pages. A central, single-night Independence Day programme at Kyiv's main opera house; check the Opera's site for cast details and ticket availability.
Liatoshynskyi Capella: Orchestra will present a concert of “cozy Ukrainian music” at Kyiv’s St Andrew’s Church on 23 August at 18:00, listed among Independence Day events for 2026. The program is scheduled as an indoor evening recital in the historic Andriyivska Church. A relaxed indoor concert on August 23 offers a quieter Independence Day option for Kyiv residents who prefer chamber-style performances to outdoor festivities.
Shantrapa will be staged at the Kyiv Academic Theatre “Koleso” on Sunday 23 August at 18:00. The listing on esport.in.ua notes tickets from 350 UAH and points to Kontramarka.ua for seat selection; the venue is on Andriyivskyi Descent near Kontraktova Ploshcha metro. An easy-to-reach evening theatre option on Andriyivskyi Descent; online tickets are listed and start at 350 UAH.
Theatre production Stolen Happiness will be staged at Kyiv’s Zoloti Vorota Theatre on Sunday 23 August at 18:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua for 700 UAH; the venue is at Shovkovychna Street 7A and a box-office phone is given on the listing. Zoloti Vorota is in central Kyiv on Shovkovychna Street; online tickets are available via Esport.in.ua and a local phone number is provided for enquiries.
The folk operetta Hutsulka Ksenya will be staged at the Kyiv Academic Theatre of Ukrainian Folklore Berehynia on Sunday 23 August at 18:00. Esport.in.ua lists the venue at Ivan Mykolaichuk St, 3A and tickets priced at 350 UAH. A compact, Ukrainian-language evening at a specialist folk-theatre venue — affordable 350 UAH tickets and online booking make it an easy Sunday outing in Kyiv.
Actor Petro Myronov presents the one-man show "Maestro Aznavour. Une vie d'amour" at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on 23 August 2026 at 19:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua from 270 UAH; the theatre is on Andriyivskyi Descent near Kontraktova Ploshcha. A compact evening performance on Andriyivskyi Descent, easy to reach from Kontraktova Ploshcha; budget tickets listed under 300 UAH.
The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (Lavrska St, 27) will offer day-ticket admission from 10:00 to 19:00 on 24 August 2026. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua, with prices shown on the site from 0.10 to 390 UAH; book and check availability online. Central Kyiv location on Lavrska Street makes this an easy museum visit for residents and visitors planning a daytime outing on 24 August.
A combined children’s program, “Hrumko and the Magic Rocket + Kosmix,” will be shown at Kyiv Planetarium on Monday 24 August at 11:00. Tickets are listed from about 300 UAH on Esport.in.ua. The venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3 in central Kyiv. A short morning planetarium show for families in a central Kyiv venue; buy tickets in advance (listed from 300 UAH) to secure seats.
Ukrainian rock band Bez Obmezhen will headline a large concert at Kyiv’s NSC Olimpiyskiy on August 24 at 20:00. Kyiv Post lists the show as the finale of the band’s stadium tour “Vilni lyudy” ("Free People") and the culmination of Independence Day 2026 events in the capital. This concert is the evening centerpiece of Kyiv’s Independence Day programme—expect a major crowd at NSC Olimpiyskiy if you plan to attend.
Ukrainian band Bez Obmezhen will perform at NSC Olimpiyskiy on 24 August at 20:00. Vikna.tv lists this show as the final concert of the stadium tour 'Vilni Lyudy (Free People) 2026' and part of Kyiv’s Independence Day programme. A major stadium concert on the evening of Independence Day — useful for Kyiv residents planning celebrations or looking for large live-music options on Aug 24.
The Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation (Lavrska St, 27) will offer day tickets for 25 August, valid 10:00–19:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua with prices shown from 0.10 to 390 UAH; buyers should check availability on the ticket page. A daytime visit in central Kyiv: the museum on Lavrska Street opens for a full-day ticket on 25 August, suitable for residents planning a midweek cultural outing.
A family-friendly planetarium show, “Hrumko and the Magic Rocket + Kosmiks,” will screen at Kyiv Planetarium on Tuesday 25 August at 10:00. Tickets are listed on Esport.in.ua with prices from about 300 UAH. The venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3, Kyiv. A morning 10:00 screening makes this a convenient half-day family outing near central Velyka Vasylkivska; online tickets start around 300 UAH.
The play "Two Scents of Rose" is scheduled at Kyiv Academic Theatre Koleso on 25 August at 18:00. Tickets are listed at 350 UAH on the ticketing site Esport.in.ua. The theatre sits on Andriyivskyy Descent near Kontraktova Square, within easy reach of central Podil. An evening theatre option in central Podil: Koleso is on Andriyivskyy Descent near Kontraktova Square, reachable by metro and short walk from the riverfront.
DOU's 'Hey! AI! — No panic' meetup runs Aug 25 at 18:00 at Unit.City, Kyiv. SharksCode leaders will explain how they implement AI and take audience Q&A; Oleksandr Krakoveckyi will demonstrate live coding with prompts. Tickets cost 700 UAH; DOU members get 25% off with code 25DOU25. A compact, hands-on session in central Kyiv for entrepreneurs and teams wanting practical AI demos and live prompt coding.
Day tickets for the Museum of the Formation of the Ukrainian Nation are listed for 26 August, with daytime admission from 10:00 to 19:00 at Lavrska Street 27 in Kyiv. Esport.in.ua shows prices from 0.10 to 390 UAH and an online purchase link. Affordable daytime admission and online purchasing make this an easy midday outing for central Kyiv visitors on 26 August.
An interactive planetarium show, “Khrumko and the Magic Rocket + Kosmiks,” will run at Kyiv Planetarium on August 26 at 13:00. The ticket listing on esport.in.ua shows seats priced around 300 UAH; the venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3 in central Kyiv. A family-friendly afternoon option near central Kyiv — tickets are sold online via esport.in.ua and listed at roughly 300 UAH.
The Kyiv Planetarium will screen “Hrumko and the Magic Rocket + Kosmiks” on Wednesday 26 August at 13:00. The event is listed on the ticketing site esport.in.ua; tickets are shown from about 300 UAH. The venue is at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3. A mid‑day planetarium programme at central Kyiv’s Planetarium; tickets and seating are available via the city ticketing site.
An interactive planetarium excursion, Voyager: Journey Into Infinity + Earth from the ISS, runs at Kyiv Planetarium on 26 August at 17:00. Tickets listed at 300–350 UAH and can be purchased through Esport.in.ua; the show takes place at Velyka Vasylkivska 57/3. A compact early-evening program for families and space fans — Kyiv Planetarium is centrally located on Velyka Vasylkivska and easy to reach by public transport.
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