Quali eventi si svolgeranno a Kyiv nel Giorno dell'Indipendenza dell'Ucraina?

A Kyiv, il Giorno dell'Indipendenza dell'Ucraina è tradizionalmente celebrato con eventi vivaci: mostre, concerti, masterclass ed eventi di beneficenza. Scopri quali eventi partecipare il 24 agosto 2025 e dove trascorrere il weekend festivo

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23 August is National Flag Day in Ukraine, and 24 August is the country's main holiday, Independence Day. During these days, Kyiv will become a hub for cultural, sporting and charitable events that will bring together residents and visitors to the capital.

What restrictions can Kyiv residents expect in terms of transport?

On 24 August, from 05:38 to 11:00, the Maidan Nezalezhnosti metro station will be closed to passengers. Transfers at the Khreshchatyk station will operate as usual. In the event of an air raid alarm, the Maidan Nezalezhnosti station will be used as a shelter.

Sports and charity events

Run in embroidered shirts

Where: Urban Park, VDNG

When: 24 August, start at 07:00

Distances: 5, 10 and 21 km (half marathon), as well as children's races and Nordic walking

Conditions: Free for military personnel; registration for civilians — 1,400 UAH

Part of the proceeds will go to the TulSun Foundation to help orphaned and neglected children.

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Cultural programme: museums, excursions, master classes

Museums

▪️ National Museum of Ukrainian History (2 Volodymyrska Street) — exhibition ‘Treasures of Ukraine. Symbols of Statehood’ with unique coins from the 11th century.

▪️ Museum of the History of Kyiv (7 Bohdan Khmelnytsky Street) — 23 August, collage workshop ‘Independence’.

▪️ Mykhailo Hrushevsky Historical and Memorial Museum (9 Pankivska Street) — 24 August, excursion ‘Mykhailo Hrushevsky's Volodymyr Way’.

▪️ Pavlo Tychyna Museum-Apartment (5 Tereshchenkivska Street) — 23 August: master class ‘Flag of Ukraine’; 24 August: tour ‘Kyiv follows me in my dreams’.

▪️ National Museum of Decorative Arts (9 Lavrska Street, Building 2) — 23 August: beadwork master class; 24 August: international event ‘Signs of Identity’ (online, towels from 20 countries).

▪️ Museum of Books and Printing of Ukraine (9 Lavrska St.) — 24 August — open house.

Concerts and performances

▪️ VDNG, VYAV Palace — 24 August concert by the bands Karna and Chumatska Shlyakh (tickets from 350 UAH).

▪️ Caribbean Club — music show ‘Golden Stage’ with the band MOVA and music journalist Albert Tsukrenko.

▪️ National Philharmonic of Ukraine — 24 August at 7 p.m., concert ‘Khoria Kozatska.’ Tickets from 400 UAH, discounts available for military personnel and children.

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