Taras Shevchenko National Opera Theatre
Kyiv
Performances at this lavish theatre (opened 1901) are grandiose affairs, but tickets are cheap. True disciples of Ukrainian culture should not miss a…
Must-see entertainment in Kyiv
Kyiv
Originally the Kyiv Merchants' Assembly headquarters, this beautiful building is now home to the national orchestra, plus many other musical treats.
Kyiv
Definitely check the website to see what's going on here, as they draw some really top-notch international music talent, especially jazz and blues. In the…
Kyiv
This industrial-style multistorey venue, complete with roof terrace, caters to all musical tastes – from techno to heavy metal – with a sprinkling of…
Kyiv
Kyiv's main football arena was completely rebuilt for the Euro 2012 football (soccer) tournament. Today it's the home stadium for Dynamo Kyiv and hosts…
Kyiv
Simply the coolest thing that's happening on Ukrainian theatre stage. Look out for perfomances involving The Dakh Daughters – a 15-strong 'singing siren'…
Kyiv
You know Kyiv's come a long way when we can actually publish the names of gay clubs (they used to all be underground). This is a lively and centrally…
House of Organ & Chamber Music
Kyiv
Beautiful concerts housed in neo-Gothic St Nicholas' Cathedral built by Władysław Horodecki in 1909.
Kyiv
Named after legendary Ukrainian coach Valeriy Lobanovsky (1939–2002), this is the home of Dynamo Kyiv, although they play most of their games in Olympic…
Kyiv
The best of Ukrainian and Russian drama, both classic and contemporary, is shown here, although shows are in Ukrainian. The theatre building was…
Kyiv
Not a single club, but rather a collection of bars, brewpubs and nightclubs of all stripes – and we mean all stripes. Not the most wholesome of places,…
Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theatre
Kyiv
Kyiv's most respected theatre. Shows are in Ukrainian, so may be of little interest to foreign travellers, but it's worth stopping by for a glimpse of the…
Kyiv
In addition to being a beautiful building (both inside and out) for adults to admire, the puppet theatre is a hit for kids of all ages and languages.
Kyiv
Performances at the semi-avant-garde 'Wheel' involve much song and dance, so understanding the language is not quite so essential.
Kyiv
One of the main venues for rock concerts. It also hosts Ukraine's international basketball and hockey games.
