Festivals and holidays in Kharkiv

Kharkiv is called the cultural capital of Ukraine for a reason: the city of students annually hosts dozens of various festivals and events, which are attended even from other cities. In anticipation of the May holidays, it's especially important to know what events are expected in the city, so we'll tell you which festivals and holidays in Kharkiv are worth visiting not only in spring, but throughout the year.

Street Food Festival

Foodies and street-food lovers Kharkiv has prepared a flying event - food-fest Ulichnaya Eda. in May at the art factory Mechanika, where 10 bars and fifty food court points of different directions, from Italian to Chinese street food, will be waiting for you.

The guests of the Kharkov festival will be entertained by musical groups and standup performances, and for children there will be master classes and a trampoline. You can also visit the farmer's fair and buy natural meat and cheese products, healthy sweets, and organic products.

Location: 126 Plekhanovskaya St. (art factory "Mekhanika").
Ticket price: 70 UAH. Children under 12 years old and the disabled are free of charge..

Festival of Colors

In the spring, Kharkov hosts one of the brightest events in the world - the festival of colors Holi. In addition to the traditional and such a fun sprinkling of colorful dry paint, guests are waiting for an entertainment program, workshops, games, and performances.

Location: 81 Sumskaya St. (M.Gorky Park).
Ticket price: Entrance - free, payment - for bags with paints..

Impulse-fest

The largest music festival in Eastern Ukraine - Impulse-fest invites fans of quality music and just anyone who doesn't mind to have a blast. In 2018 guests of this event in Kharkiv are waiting for Boombox, Dakh Daughters, Zhadan i Sobaki, Kazka, and many other cool performers.

Location: 126 Plekhanovskaya St. (art factory "Mekhanika").
Ticket price: 740 UAH for 3 days..

Reggae Festival

Reggae-fest will be held in Kharkov for the seventh time. Last year the event was held on the territory of the art factory Mechanika and was a mix of music, entertainment, and relaxation. Non-stop concert venue, installations and food zone, master classes, yoga, sports zone and much more - all this is expected this year.

The location and date of the festivities, as well as ticket prices, are subject to change.

Festival Grow

Every year in February, the ROST supermarket chain hosts a shopping festival. During the festive days visitors can not only buy goods with discounts from 20 to 60%, but also take part in contests, get valuable prizes and discounts on future purchases.

Also at the event in Kharkov guests can expect show programs, performances of musicians and performers, as well as shows of animators, art photo shoots, and lotteries.

Location: ROST supermarkets.
Ticket price: Admission is free..

Chanifest

The most epic and fantastic event in Kharkov - Hanifest - will be held in spring 2018! Fans of manga, anime, TV series, and comics will gather here to participate in cosplay shows. There will also be music and dance contests, a fair, board and console games, a food court, and a lot more!

Location: 126 Plekhanovskaya St. (Mekhanika Art Factory).
Ticket price: spectator ticket - 150 UAH (until April 20) and 200 UAH (April 21-28). Children under 10 years old accompanied by a parent with a ticket - free of charge. Ticket for after-party - 50 UAH (18+)..

Tavale-fest

An unconventional event is expected in Kharkiv from April 28 to May 9, 2018. Tavale-fest is a celebration of trainings for those who strive for self-development, acquiring new skills, and improving the quality of life. So if you are interested in practical psychology, spiritual practices, and innovative art - come!

This Kharkov event will feature both Ukrainian and international speakers, and in your free time from the trainings, you will enjoy master classes, fairs, drum jams, and a fire show - all in Kharkov's Lesopark surrounded by nature.

Location: 66I Pobedy Ave. (Lesopark).
Ticket price: 1 day - 210 UAH, for the whole festival (10 days) - 1650 UAH..

Limonad Fest

June 1, 2018 art-factory "Mechanics" will host the first family festival in Kharkov - "Limonad". Guests can expect a sea of fun and a festive atmosphere: trampolines and sports competitions, master classes, children's animation, dance floors, handicraft lessons, as well as a science show and experiments in a real laboratory, a book fair, an art studio, and board games.

For parents at Kharkov holiday will be held pedagogical training and master classes. And that's not all!

Location: 126 Plekhanovskaya St. (art factory "Mekhanika").
Ticket price: 60 UAH. Children under 5 years old - free of charge.

Pavlovka Open-Air

July 17-18, 2018 in the village of Pavlovka, Kharkiv region will be held music festival Pavlovka Open-Air. In addition to performances of musicians at the Kharkiv event are planned night disco, sports competitions, bars and cocktails, and of course the beach! Camping, kitchen, and canteen will work on the territory of the festival.

Location: Pavlovka village, Krasnokutsk district, Kharkiv region
Ticket price: from 80 UAH (1 day) to 1200 UAH (for the whole event)..

Dance festivals

For those who are interested in dance - classical and modern - in Kharkiv, there are annual dance events.

Street Cultures Festival

So, on May 27, 2018, in Kharkov on the platform in front of KNATOB, there will be a festival of street cultures, where you are waiting for hot battles of the best masters of breakdancing, performances of dance schools and groups, as well as quizzes, prizes, and a comfortable recreation area.

Location: stage in front of KNATOB.
Ticket price: Admission is free.

BankaFunk Jam

And on June 9 in Gorky Park, on the basketball court (near the cable car), there will be an event in Kharkov - BankaFanka Jam, where fans of hip-hop culture will be able to watch the best dancers' performances.

Location: 81 Sumskaya St. (M.Gorky Park).
Ticket price: Admission is free.

Kharkovsky waltz

The IV festival of ballroom dance - Kharkiv Waltz, which will be held on May 12 on the platform in front of the Kharkiv National Academic Theatre. In the program of the event: Latin American and European ballroom dances from the best dance couples of the city.

Location: stage in front of KNATOB.
Ticket price: Admission is free.

To get the most enjoyment from visiting the holiday in the city, book hotels in Kharkiv in advance to choose the most favorable option.