The largest music festival in the country, Atlas Festival, will take place in Kyiv from July 17 to 19. For the third consecutive year, the event will be held at Blockbuster Mall. The program includes performances by over 20 artists, from MONATIK and the band “Zhadan i Sobaky” to emerging talents. Vogue.ua highlights the must-see performances.
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The festival headliners are the Australian duo breathe, who will fly to Ukraine all the way from Sydney. breathe perform atmospheric electronic soul and have a large following in Ukraine. “We are coming to Ukraine because some connections need to become real – face to face, in the same room, breathing the same air. For those who feel. For Ukraine,” say duo members Andrew Grant and Sean Walker.
breathe will perform at Atlas Festival on July 19.
MONATIK
On July 17, Dmytro Monatik will perform at the festival. Along with his team, he is known for creating spectacular shows on par with those at the National Opera and the NSC “Olimpiyskiy”. At Atlas Festival, MONATIK promises musical and dance therapy along with a dose of vitamin D, as well as hits and new songs. If we are lucky, we might hear the live jazz version of the track “А що”, which MONATIK recently presented with the SAVOIA JAZZ ensemble.
Sadsvit
On July 18, 22-year-old SadSvit will perform at Atlas Festival 2026 for the first time. He is one of the most intriguing artists on the new Ukrainian music scene, known for his hits “Касета”, “Силуети”, and “Небо”. SadSvit is recognized for his melancholic music, which blends post-punk, indie electronic, and dream pop, as well as his atmospheric, cinematic music videos.
SadSvit will perform at Atlas Festival 2026 with a live sound, a new show, and the signature atmosphere that is unmistakably his, organizers assure.
Phil it
Musician Philip Kolyadenko and pianist Emilia Shepel, from the project Phil it, create intimate, incredibly delicate, and lyrical music. They recently concluded their first major tour across Ukraine. Philip Kolyadenko often states that he creates music because he cannot do otherwise, and perhaps this is why Phil it’s songs – “Тебе Немає Тут”, “Свобода”, “Заблукала” – are a pleasure to listen to both in solitude and at festivals, sharing the experience with others.
Phil it will perform at Atlas Festival on July 17.
LATEXFAUNA
On the first day of the festival, the country’s most sensual band will take the stage with their evocative hits like “SHOVKOVYTSYA”, “LUCERNA”, and others. In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, LATEXFAUNA confessed they are preparing particularly diligently for their performance at Atlas Festival, aiming to deliver “the best concert of the summer.”
KLER
This year, attendees can dance to the songs of KLER at the festival. She is a star of the new Ukrainian pop scene, the artist behind the hit “Над хмарами,” and a stylish, vibrant singer who works at the intersection of disco, soul, and hip-hop. KLER will perform at Atlas Festival on July 17 – for everyone who loves nods to 80s music, especially Ukrainian pop, dancing, and carefree vibes.
Фактично самі (Practically Themselves)
The band of writer Irena Karpa, popular in the 2000s, made a vibrant comeback to the stage in 2024 and has been selling out venues across Ukraine ever since. The legends of the independent scene will grace the Atlas Festival stage on July 19.
Their tracks embody protest, irony, and uncompromising drive, complemented by the incredible energy and spirited dancing of Irena Karpa – a woman talented in all aspects.
This year’s festival will be held under the slogan “Atlas Festival unites, inspires, helps!” It has brought together the brightest representatives of Ukrainian fashion and culture. The festival’s branding was developed by artist Masha Reva, and a limited charity jewelry collection, with proceeds going to support the military, was created by the brand Guzema.
The goal of Atlas Festival, in conjunction with the “Come Back Alive” foundation, is to raise 150 million hryvnias for “Dronopad” to protect the Ukrainian sky from enemy attacks.