Kyiv's Cultural Calendar: Top Events for the Week of February 16–22, 2026

Kyiv's Cultural Calendar: Top Events for the Week of February 16–22, 2026

According to Главком: Residents and visitors to Kyiv can look forward to a vibrant week of cultural programming from February 16 to 22, 2026. The schedule offers a diverse mix of exhibitions, theatrical performances, concerts, stand-up comedy, and a major film premiere, ensuring there's something for every taste.

Key Events This Week

• Exhibitions:
  • 'How the Cossacks...' at the Hetman Museum (Spaska St, 16B) from February 11 to 28.
  • 'Kyiv – Kharkiv: One Life' at the Maria Zankovetska House-Museum (121 Velyka Vasylkivska St) until March 12.
  • 'The Light of a Woman' at the Pavlo Tychyna Apartment Museum (5 Tereshchenkivska St, Apt. 1,3) from February 15 to 24.
• Theater & Performing Arts:
  • Performance of 'Cortes' on February 17 at 6:00 PM at the Golden Gate Theatre (7A Shovkovychna St).
  • Literary Evening with Artur Dron on February 17 at 6:00 PM at the Young Theatre (17 Prorizna St).
  • Ballet 'Giselle' on February 19 at 5:00 PM at the Taras Shevchenko National Opera of Ukraine (50 Volodymyrska St).
  • Performance of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' on February 21 at 4:00 PM at the Lesya Ukrainka National Academic Drama Theatre (5 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St).
  • Musical 'Tiger Catchers' on February 21 at 5:00 PM at the Kyiv National Academic Theatre of Operetta (53/3 Velyka Vasylkivska St).
• Concerts:
  • Concert 'Jazz Sting by Candlelight' on February 16 at 7:00 PM at the MCCM (1 Alleya Heroiv Nebesnoi Sotni).
  • Unity Concert with the Revutsky Chapel on February 22 at 3:00 PM at the Kyiv House of Scientists of the NAS of Ukraine (45A Volodymyrska St).
• Stand-Up Comedy:
  • Open Mic Stand-Up on February 17 at 6:30 PM at Drip Coffee Buffet (122 Velyka Vasylkivska St).
  • Stand-Up Show 'Material Check' on February 18 at 6:30 PM at the Underground stand up club (15 Zolotovoritska St).

The week will culminate with the national film premiere of 'Mavka' on February 22 at 5:00 PM at the Ukraine Palace (103 Velyka Vasylkivska St).

Kyiv's cultural scene promises to be rich and varied during this period, offering numerous events for all interests. These gatherings not only foster cultural development but also serve as vital community touchstones, with many events supporting social initiatives, including fundraising for military needs. In the face of contemporary challenges, such cultural life remains a powerful force for unity and shared values.