The country’s largest music festival, 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, ranging 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 from distant Sydney. breathe performs atmospheric electronic soul and has 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. He and his team are known for staging spectacular shows on par with the National Opera and NSC “Olimpiyskiy”. At Atlas Festival, MONATIK promises musical and dance therapy, a dose of vitamin D, as well as hits and new compositions. If we’re lucky, we might even hear the live jazz rendition of the track “А що,” which MONATIK recently presented with the SAVOIA JAZZ collective.
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 “Kaseta,” “Siluety,” and “Nebo.” SadSvit is recognized for his melancholic music, blending post-punk, indie electronic, and dream pop, accompanied by atmospheric, cinematic music videos.
SadSvit will grace the Atlas Festival 2026 stage with a live performance, a new show, and that signature, unmistakable atmosphere, as promised by the organizers.
Phil it
The project Phil it, featuring musician Pylyp Kolyadenko and pianist Emilia Shepel, creates intimate, incredibly tender, and lyrical music. They recently concluded their first major tour across Ukraine. Pylyp Kolyadenko often states that he creates music because he cannot do otherwise, which perhaps explains why Phil it’s songs like “Tebe Nemaye Tut,” “Svoboda,” and “Zablulala” are a pleasure to listen to whether in solitude or shared at festivals.
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 revealed that they are preparing meticulously for their performance at Atlas Festival, aiming to deliver “the best concert of the summer.”
KLER
This year, festival-goers can dance to the music of KLER, a star of the new Ukrainian pop scene. She is the creator of the hit “Nad khmaramy” and a stylish, vibrant singer who blends disco, soul, and hip-hop. KLER will perform at Atlas Festival on July 17, appealing to those who appreciate nods to 80s music, particularly Ukrainian pop, along with dancing and an easygoing vibe.
Faktychno sami
The band led by writer Irena Karpa, which was popular in the 2000s, made a vibrant comeback in 2024 and has been filling venues across Ukraine since then. These legends of the independent music scene will take the Atlas Festival stage on July 19.
Their tracks embody protest, irony, and uncompromising drive, along with the immense energy and spirited dancing of Irena Karpa – a woman talented in every endeavor.
This year’s festival will be held under the slogan “Atlas Festival unites, inspires, helps!” It has brought together the most prominent figures in Ukrainian fashion and culture. For instance, the festival’s identity was developed by artist Masha Reva, and a limited charity jewelry collection, with proceeds supporting the military, was created by the brand Guzema.
The goal of Atlas Festival, in collaboration with the “Come Back Alive” foundation, is to raise 150 million UAH for “Dronopad” to protect Ukraine’s skies from enemy attacks.