Kyiv’s Seasonal Markets
Residents of the Ukrainian capital will have the chance to buy fresh produce when seasonal markets open on May 16 and 17. The Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development at the Kyiv City State Administration announced the schedule for these events, which are a staple of the city’s spring offerings.
Market Schedule
On Saturday, May 16, markets will operate across eight districts of the city:
- Holosiivskyi
- Darnytskyi
- Desnianskyi
- Dniprovskyi
- Obolonskyi
- Podilskyi
- Solomianskyi
- Shevchenkivskyi
In the Holosiivskyi district, markets will be located on Pankivska Street (between Saksahanskoho and Zhylianska streets) and on Holosiivska Street, 4-10. The Darnytskyi district market will be on Revutskoho Street, while Desnianskyi will host one on Mykoly Zakrevskoho Street (between Chervonoi Kalyny Avenue, 2-A and Ronalda Reihana Street). Dniprovskyi’s market will be on Vsevoloda Nestayka Street (near the Left Bank post office). Obolonskyi district features markets on Petra Kalnyshevskoho Street, 1-5, and Yordanska Street, 1-9. In Podilskyi, the market will be on Stepana Bandery Avenue (near Kurenivskyi Park); Solomianskyi’s market is on Akademika Shalimova Street (between Liubomyra Huzara Avenue, 28 and Vasylia Chumaka Street); and Shevchenkivskyi’s market will be on Bohdana Havrylyshyna Street, 7-11.
On Sunday, May 17, markets will continue in five districts:
- Holosiivskyi
- Darnytskyi
- Dniprovskyi
- Pecherskyi
- Shevchenkivskyi
In Holosiivskyi district, markets will be on Samiila Kishky Street (between Yulii Zdanovskoi and Vasylia Kasiana streets); Darnytskyi will host one on Zdolbunivska Street, 4. Dniprovskyi’s market will take place on Ihoria Yukhnovskoho Street (between Raiduzhnoi and Starosilskoi streets); Pecherskyi’s market is on Dzhona Makkeina Street (between Ioanna Pavla II and Dmytra Doroshenka streets); and Shevchenkivskyi’s market will be on Tatarska Street, 32-38.
Additionally, Kyiv residents can visit municipal markets. Addresses for these markets include:
- Volodymyrskyi Market (Antonovycha Street, 115)
- Zhytnii Market (Verkhnii Val Street, 16)
- Bessarabskyi Market (Bessarabska Square, 2)
Stalls at the city’s markets are already stocked with new potatoes and the first strawberries of the season, with prices ranging from 280 to 320 hryvnias per kilogram. Most of the strawberries are sourced from the Zakarpattia region.
These seasonal markets are a long-standing tradition in Kyiv, giving residents direct access to fresh goods from local producers.
By hosting such markets, the city supports local farmers and agricultural producers while ensuring that the population has access to high-quality food. In light of current challenges related to food security, these initiatives have become especially important for the capital’s residents.
As the seasonal markets in Kyiv kick off, residents may also be interested in exploring the detailed offerings and locations of upcoming agricultural markets. For those looking to plan their visits effectively, our comprehensive guide provides essential information on the market schedules and specific addresses across various districts, ensuring you won't miss out on fresh produce this spring.