Everyone can find a way to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv even without a ticket to the competition in the International Exhibition Center. Five fan zones are open in Kyiv with plenty to offer music lovers.
The two semi-finals on May 9 and May 11 and the grand final of the competition on May 13 will be broadcast live only in Eurovision Village. The official fan zone was opened on Khreshchatyk Street on May 4.
Four other unofficial fan zones have been operating since the end of April and offer a variety of entertainment until May 14: food courts, music concerts, karaoke, Eurovision retrospective, light shows and more.
Eurovision Village
Many Ukrainian and international music bands from among the participants of Eurovision will perform on the main stage of the Eurovision Village, the biggest fan zone of the competition. On May 6, this year’s contestants from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, and Norway will sing for the audience during the Nordic Night concert.
Khreshchatyk Street. May 4–14, 12 p. m. — 10 p. m. Entrance is free
Eurovision Fan Zone
The fan zone on Sofiyvska Square placed a bet on Ukrainian culture and will show videos about Ukrainian traditions and customs. Visitors can learn how to create Ukrainian souvenirs in a special master class corner. Ukrainian musicians of TNMK hip hop band, Mari Cheba and the participants of the Ukrainian Voice will perform on Sofiyvska’s main stage. An amusement park for kids is placed on Mikhaylivska Square, next to the fan zone.
The fan zone on Sofiyvska Square placed a bet on Ukrainian culture and will show videos about Ukrainian traditions and customs. Visitors can learn how to create Ukrainian souvenirs in a special master class corner. Ukrainian musicians of TNMK hip hop band, Mari Cheba and the participants of the Ukrainian Voice will perform on Sofiyvska’s main stage. An amusement park for kids is placed on Mikhaylivska Square, next to the fan zone.
Sofiyvska Square. April 30 — May 14, 10 a. m. — 10 p. m. Entrance is free
Culture and Art Project
Troitska Square near Olimpiiska metro station will be also occupied by musicians of different genres, from opera to rock music. The bands Kozak System, Gypsy Lyre, ManSound, Kishe, Kley Ugrumogo, Ukrainian X-factor participants will sing for guests. On May 9 world famous Pavlo Virsky Ukrainian National Folk Dance Ensemble to perform on the main stage. The actors and singers of the National Operetta Theater will perform on May 10 and May 12.
Troitska Square. April 30 — May 14, 3 p. m. — 7 p. m. Entrance is free
Feel Ukraine: Open Podil
Every day in this fan zone is dedicated to a different topic: jazz day, craftsman’s day, Ukrainian literature day, costume day. On May 12–14 artists from different countries will present their video projections 3D-mapping-show of the Kyiv Light Fest. The show starts at 7 p. m.
Kontraktova Square. April 29 — May 14, 1 p. m. — 10 p. m. Entrance is free
Retrospective
This fan zone is all about the Eurovision Song Contest history. The organizers will show the videos of the most famous hits and historic moments of the competition on the big screen. There will be also karaoke festival. Every visitor can use the chance to demonstrate vocal skills during the Karaoke competitions, that start at 6 p. m. every day. On May 12–14 the participants of the 3D-mapping-show of the Kyiv Light Fest will show their video art in this fan zone too.
Poshtova Square. April 29 — May 14, 10 a. m. — 11 p. m. Entrance is free
