Kyiv's Cultural Weekend: Top Exhibitions, Premieres, and Concerts for February 21-22, 2026

Kyiv's Cultural Events for the Weekend of February 21-22, 2026

According to Главком: Kyiv offers a rich and varied cultural program for the weekend of February 21-22, 2026. The capital's schedule is packed with exhibitions, theatrical premieres, concerts, stand-up comedy, and a major film premiere, ensuring there is something to captivate every interest.

Exhibitions and Theatrical Premieres

Several exhibitions will be open throughout the weekend:

• The exhibition 'Light of a Woman' runs from February 15 to 24 at the Pavlo Tychyna Apartment Museum, located at 5 Tereshchenkivska St., Apt. 1,3.
• 'Kyiv – Kharkiv: One Life' is on display at the Maria Zankovetska House-Museum, 121 Velyka Vasylkivska St., until March 12.
• The exhibition 'Project 24.02.2022' will be held at the Museum-Exhibition Center of the Kyiv History Museum from February 18 to March 1, at 7 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St.

The city's theater scene features several premieres:

• The play 'The Best' on February 21 at 6:00 PM at the National Music Academy of Ukraine.
• 'A Streetcar Named Desire' on February 21 at 4:00 PM at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater.
• 'Silence to the Heavens' at the Young Theater at 6:00 PM.
• The musical 'Tiger Catchers' at the Kyiv National Academic Theater of Operetta at 5:00 PM.
• The play 'The Last Frame' on February 22 at 6:00 PM at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theater.
• The play 'Buka' on February 22 at 6:00 PM at the Golden Gate Theater.

Concerts and Stand-Up Shows

Beyond theater, the weekend also hosts several concerts:

• A concert by Yaktak on February 21 at 7:00 PM at Atlas Plaza.
• A performance by The Maneken at the same time on the Oragin Stage.
• A unity concert featuring the Revutsky Chapel on February 22 at 3:00 PM at the Kyiv House of Scientists of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.
• The musical 'Mother's Necklace' at 6:00 PM at the International Center for Culture and Arts.

For stand-up comedy fans, the show 'Natural Selection' will take place on February 21 at 4:00 PM at Bochka Pub, featuring performances by Viktoria Holikova, Vlad Savchenko, Olesia Yukhnovych, and others. On Sunday, February 22, at 7:00 PM, DoskaBar will host a Sunday stand-up event with participants Arsen Puchkov, Mykyta Mekhanikov, and Ramil Yangulov, hosted by Valentyn Peruz.

To cap off the cultural weekend, the national film premiere of 'Mavka' will be held on February 22 at 5:00 PM at the Ukraine Palace, promising to be one of the weekend's key highlights. This vibrant cultural lineup underscores Kyiv's dynamic arts scene, which continues to thrive and engage both residents and visitors. The premiere of 'Mavka' is also a significant event for the national film industry, drawing attention to contemporary Ukrainian cinema.