An exhibition by Myroslav Yagoda, YA + GOD = A is a poetic reinterpretation of the artist’s surname: suggesting that their specific orientation is a path that leads to god. Breaking stereotypes through paintings, graphics, and poetry, his works are transgressive and underline his restless attempts to find a place in the world. 

What is time, compassion, understanding? The paintings of Yuriy Sivirin reflect complex existential notions, and make the observer such questions. In this case, Black Mirror is a retrospective of works over the past five years, where the artist recalls the complexities of life and aims to give people hope and meaning. Striking in its directness that can both hurt and open your eyes to something new, this post-media art style is inspired by unrealistic imagery, exuding tension, and relief.

Docudays UA International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival returns to the silver screen this spring with an incredible list of films, many of which have been produced here in Ukraine. Non-fiction films of any genre made in 2018- 2019 will participate in the competition program for some decent coin, while those in the non-competition program will be shown simply to enlighten, inspire, and entertain. There are enough films to keep you going all week long – make sure you mark it on your calendar.

Picture this: some of the world’s most legendary artists of the 80s and 90s all on one stage! Take part in a night of moving and grooving with great artists like Swedish Dr. Alban – recognised for many hits including It’s My Life. Other performers include American trio No Mercy, London Beat, and Bad Boys Blue. And stay tuned… the main headliner is yet to be announced! 

Our very own Ukrainian Madonna is back, and she is as iconic as ever! The outlandish Bilyk will grace the stage once again this April singing all of the celebrated songs we know and love. Only the best songs from thirty years of albums have made the cut, bringing nostalgic memories of times long past. There’s no better reason to dance as if you were in your 20s again.

Anticipated to be one of the most significant events of the spring, hear the music of Queen at full volume. Produced by Queen guitarist Brian May and played by a symphony orchestra, let Queen Symphonic carry you into an unforgettable summer!

This entertaining show will acquaint you with some of the most extraordinary creatures – fiksiki! For those who don’t know, fisiki can be found everywhere, and they fix things whenever they break. Your children will be invited to take part in the show, playing with actors dressed in two-metre tall costumes who sound just like they do in the cartoon! See you there. 

Eurovision 2016 winner, counter trafficking goodwill ambassador for the International Organisation for Migration, and Ukraine’s opera-educated pop star, Jamala, starts a new musical decade with a chamber program. No stranger to collaboration, last year’s adventures saw her working with UA hip hop star Alyona Alyona, Khazak rapper Jan Khalib, and recording the title song for the new film by legendary Polish director Agnieszka Holland, The Price of Truth.

For those who always wondered what it would be like to rave the night away in a warehouse, your opportunity has come. Skhema was born out of the Euromaidan Revolution with the goal to give people a safe place to dance and forget about the trials and turmoil of everyday life. It’s the true rave scene, using abandoned factories and underground locations of the past to host their unique but simple events. Techno acts from America, Belgium, and Ukraine will fuel the night, featuring a few live sets. 

This is your chance to dive into the atmosphere of Ancient Kyiv Rus at the time of its conversion to Christianity. After the traditional Easter walk, guests will enjoy shows by equestrian warriors, horse-drawn archery, live vocal and dancing fairytale performances, fragments of a spring musical, and cavalry reconstruction. Those who come on Sunday and Monday will be serenaded with folk songs by the remarkable Svitlana Ostrovska. And, of course, no Easter celebration would be right without delicious meals from top chefs of the Prince Tavern.

Kyiv will host Europe’s most prestigious shuttlecock tournament when the European Badminton championships roll into the city on 21-26 April. The event will attract Europe’s top talent in badminton as athletes jostle for the final qualification spots for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Traditionally dominated by athletes from Denmark and England, Ukrainian hopes at the event rest with Kharkiv’s Artem Pochtarev, a European Junior Games bronze medalist currently ranked No. 81 in the world. 

Photographs, artists, and visual storytellers are invited to take part in a 2-day intensive analog photography workshop curated by Can Dagarslani. The workshop focuses on the perception of space, as well as the perspectives and layers of it, which becomes a journey for participants while creating their own compositions. During the workshop, participants release their creativity and learn how to reach their own uniqueness in their photographs. Each participant then has a chance to exhibit his/her selected work during the CANactions International Architecture Festival 2020 in May. Working language: English

One of Berlin’s techno scene pioneers is on his way to Kyiv this April. Brought in by Qievdance, Väth has long been on the German music scene, thanks to his Euro hit Electrica Salsa. But that’s not all: Europe knows him too for his radio show, record labels Harthouse and Eye Q, and club Omen in Frankfurt. Known to several generations as Papa Sven, the German DJ will have you on your feet at Chi all night long.

This was the last ballet choreographed by the great Aniko Rekhviashvili, former artistic director and choreographer in residence of the ballet theatre. Premiered in 2018, this ballet challenges all preconceived notions of tutus and pointe shoes. In its place is a heroic blood and sand ballet which the men will enjoy just as much as the women. The libretto offers impressions of Julius Caesar: ambition, prowess, opulence, and competing desires all culminate in his bloody death, while his legacy lives on. Adorned with lavish sets and costumes, the cast makes this one of the best ballets currently in the repertoire and simply a must-see.

Life is not certain, it’s always bearing two opposites: love and hate; light and dark; life and death. Artemiev is all about this uncertain and eternal dilemma, with concerts that are not only awesome but also unique – you will never get the same format twice. A light show, fireworks, or maybe both, and even more? Put it in your calendar and experience the duality yourself.