Editor’s note: To see the full list of events, please check the calendar. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 2017
Eighth annual Wizz Air City Marathon will once again bring together professional athletes and amateur runners from all over Ukraine. Experienced racers can run a half marathon distance (21.09 kilometers) or a full marathon (42.195 kilometers), while beginners can challenge themselves with a 2-, 5- or 10-kilometer distances. Those who don’t enjoy running can still come and cheer the participants.
Wizz Air Kyiv City Marathon 2017. MaidanNezalezhnosti Square. Oct. 8.9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hr 770 for participants, free for visitors
Roman Bondarchuk Stand Up Magic Show
He can separate the head from the body without hurting the person. He can make a woman fly and he is invincible to fire. Roman Bondarchuk, an illusionist who studied Harry Houdini’s legacy, will present his new magic show in Kyiv on Oct. 7.
Roman Bondarchuk Stand Up Magic Show. Freedom Event Hall (134 Kyrylivska St.). Oct. 7. 7 p.m. Hr 200-500
Festival of Young Ukrainian Artists
“Today that has not come yet” is the main theme of the festival. The organizers invited young Ukrainian artists to reflect on the changes in Ukrainian society such as erasing boundaries between private and public, and identity crisis. The program of the festival consists of 67 art projects.
Festival of Young Ukrainian Artists. Mystetsky Arsenal. Sept. 28 – Oct. 29. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Hr 60
Beer Festival
Those who missed Oktoberfest beer festival in Germany in September can try some brands of Ukrainian craft beer at Platforma Art Factory on Oct. 7-8. Beer lovers can find more than 13 types of this beverage from Ukrainian breweries from different regions.
Beer Festival. Platforma Art Factory (1 Bilomorska St.) Oct. 7-8. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Hr 100-150
Mini Festival of British Drama
Twelve finalists of theatrical competition Taking the Stage for emerging theater troupe and young directors held by British Council will stage the episodes from their plays during the festival of British drama on Oct. 6 – 7. The jury will choose three directors who will stage their plays in full in spring 2018.
Mini Festival of British Drama. Dovzhenko Center. Oct. 6 – 7. 5 p.m. Free
Sting
British singer and songwriter Sting arrives at Kyiv with his first album in 13 years, released nearly a year ago in November. The artist is known for his world hits “Shape of my Heart,” “Rise and Fall” and “Englishmen in New York.” Sting describes his new albumas “a lot of rock and roll with themes of searching and travelling.”
Sting (rock, new age). Palace of Sports (1 Sportyvna Sq.). Oct. 6. 9 p.m. Hr 3,150 – 17,990
