Kyiv prepares a cultural marathon for the New Year: key events from December 29

Cultural events in Kyiv during the holidays

According to Главком: Kyiv is gearing up to meet the year 2026 with many cultural events taking place from December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. During this period, the city invites residents and guests to various events, including exhibitions, theater performances, and concerts.

Main events

Among the main events is the exhibition 'Christmas Flight,' which will be held at the Museum of the History of Kyiv until January 18, 2026. Other exhibitions include:

• The exhibition 'Kyiv’s Guardian,' which will be available until January 24, 2026;
• The exhibition 'Kyiv through the lens,' which will last until February 1, 2026;
• The exhibition 'To the Festivities in Kyiv. A Delicious History through the Ages,' which will take place at the Museum of the Occupation of Kyiv and will also last until February 1, 2026.

In addition to the exhibitions, Kyiv residents and guests will be able to enjoy concerts. For example, a concert by popular singer Irina Bilyk will take place on December 31, 2025, at 19:00 at Freedom Hall. The cultural marathon will conclude with a Christmas concert of the Hryhoriy Veriovka Choir, which will take place on January 4, 2026, at 18:00.

Thus, Kyiv offers a variety of cultural events that will allow everyone to find something to their liking and enjoy the New Year atmosphere in the city.

These cultural events will become an important element of the New Year celebrations in the capital, providing an opportunity for residents and tourists to meet and communicate. In addition to entertainment, they will also contribute to the development of cultural life in Kyiv and attract international attention to Ukrainian culture. Given previous years, such events may help restore tourist activity in the city after the pandemic.