In brief — why this matters

Kiev is preparing a diverse program for March 8: large stages sit alongside intimate performances, and restaurants are offering festive dishes and cocktails. UNN compiled the most notable events so you can choose — from family workshops to evening concerts. This is not just entertainment: when culture is active, the city keeps its rhythm and social resilience.

Big stages: what not to miss

18:00, Palace of Sports — a major concert by the band «Друга Ріка», dedicated to the group's 30th anniversary. At the same time, at 19:00 in MCKM (October Palace) — the first major solo concert by singer SKYLERR. On ORIGIN STAGE at 19:00 KHAYAT will perform, and in the KIT concert space at VDNH — a spring concert by DANTES presenting a new EP.

Chamber formats: jazz, candles and intimate music

On Bessarabka a day-long festive program is planned: a children's art workshop "A Gift for Mom for Spring" at 15:00 and a live music performance by Sunny Side Trio at 16:00; an artist will be doing sketch portraits and guests will be offered a glass of sparkling wine.

At 18:00 in the restaurant Strichka (Beresteiskyi Ave., 53) — a candlelit festive evening with live music, signature cocktails and a complimentary dessert. Jazz fans are invited to the venue «Селям» for a candlelit concert at 19:30.

Parties and youth formats

In the Molodist space on March 7–8 from 19:00 — a GOSSIP GIRL party with 2000s hits, a photo booth and signature cocktails. At Monpark on March 7–8 — a pre-spring program with special drinks and DJ sets.

Gastronomy and local initiatives

Restaurants are preparing festive menus: Fujiwara Yoshi is offering karatsuki hotategai at a special price and new signature cocktails; Oishi Ba is presenting an updated pan-Asian menu with seasonal ingredients. At Kitchen Garden there will be a flower market with tulips, and the café Judie at the Golden Gate will offer signature dishes and cocktails for a festive lunch or dinner.

Practical: when and where

Bessarabka — program throughout the day, workshop at 15:00, Sunny Side Trio at 16:00. Strichka (Beresteiskyi Ave., 53) — 18:00. Селям — 19:30. Palace of Sports — 18:00 («Друга Ріка»). MCKM — 19:00 (SKYLERR). ORIGIN STAGE — 19:00 (KHAYAT). KIT at VDNH — evening concert DANTES. Molodist — parties on March 7–8 from 19:00. Check ticket availability and time confirmations on the organizers' pages.

"The March 8 program is not just a celebration, but an opportunity to come together again and support local culture, which today matters much more than before."

— Event organizers in Kyiv

Why this matters

Culture functions as a marker of normal life and social cohesion. By attending concerts, parties or local markets — you support artists, venues and the city's microeconomy. No rhetoric: small steps in everyday life build the foundation for restoring large projects.

When planning your evening, choose safe and trusted locations, follow official announcements from organizers and don't forget simple gestures of support — buy a ticket, dine at a local restaurant, share the event with friends. That is how culture stays close, even in difficult times.