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UAFest 2026 Schedule & Program
What's happening, zone by zone, hour by hour.
Arriving with the Unity Ride & Drive convoy? It finishes at the festival gates right as the day opens at 12:00.
Program for Sunday, September 13
Draft program — still being finalised, times may shift.
Before the gates open
Main Stage, from 12:00
Host: Olga Ostafiichuk
- 12:00Official opening and anthems
The festival opens. Anthems sung by Marta Stepanenko.
- 12:20The Rushnyk story
- 12:35Guest speakers
- 13:15Photos with the flag
- 13:30Vlad Tomilin
Flute
- 14:05Mariia Barhan
Vocals
- 14:30Learning Ukrainian
- 14:45Arkan dance
- 15:10Vasyl Popadiuk
Violin
- 16:25DEN BAURIN
Vocals
- 16:42Authentic Ukrainian clothing show
- Closing and finale
Marta Stepanenko
Between sets — short stories from Ukrainian history.
What runs all day
These zones are open from noon to six on September 13, alongside the Main Stage program above.
Ukrainian Cuisine
Borscht, varenyky, sausage and sweets from Ukrainian kitchens — plus the varenyky-eating contest.
Ukrainian Tavern
A cozy hospitality space for traditional food, drinks and live music.
Main Stage
A full day of live Ukrainian music, dance and community moments.
Ukrainian Market
Handmade embroidery, jewellery and goods from Ukrainian makers and small businesses.
Exhibition
Ukrainian art, history and heritage on display, curated for every visitor.
Kids' Zone
Games, crafts and entertainment to keep the youngest guests happy all day.
Art Workshops
Hands-on motanka doll-making, straw weaving, and petrykivka painting with Oksana Pikush — born in Petrykivka itself, taught by her parents. For all ages.
The UAFest Main Stage
Last Year's Program
A glimpse of what the main stage feels like
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