Arena Market: Ukraine

Live music has continued throughout the war, with performances taking on a heightened significance – both as a rallying point and a release.

After four years of conflict, Ukraine’s promoters are well-versed in running events safely, with venues offering direct or nearby access to bomb shelters and established procedures during air raid alerts.

Ukrainian artists perform regularly across the country, and major indoor venues remain active. In Kyiv, the Sports Palace (up to 10,000 for concerts) serves as the country’s principal indoor stage, with a steady programme of domestic shows, while the National Palace of Arts Ukraina, a dedicated 3,714-seat concert hall,…