From July 17 to 19, Kyiv will host the country’s largest music festival – Atlas Festival. For the third year in a row, the event will take place at Blockbuster Mall. The program features performances by over 20 artists: from MONATIK and the band “Zhadan i Sobaky” to new talents. Vogue.ua highlights the must-see performances.
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The festival headliners are the Australian duo breathe, flying to Ukraine from distant Sydney. breathe creates atmospheric electronic soul and has a large fanbase 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 putting on spectacular shows comparable to those at the National Opera and NSK “Olimpiyskiy”. At Atlas Festival, MONATIK promises a musical and dance therapy session with a dose of Vitamin D, featuring both hits and new tracks. If we’re lucky, we might even hear the live jazz version of his song “A Shcho,” which MONATIK recently debuted with the SAVOIA JAZZ collective.
Sadsvit
On July 18, the 22-year-old SadSvit, one of the most intriguing artists on the new Ukrainian music scene and creator of hits like “Kaseta,” “Siluety,” and “Nebo,” will make his debut at Atlas Festival 2026. SadSvit is recognized for his melancholic music, blending post-punk, indie electronic, and dream pop, complemented by atmospheric, cinematic music videos.
SadSvit is set to perform at Atlas Festival 2026 with a live sound, a new show, and the signature atmosphere that is uniquely his, according to the organizers.
Phil it
The project Phil it, featuring musician Pylyp Kolyadenko and pianist Emilia Shepel, creates intimate, incredibly delicate, 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 – “Tebe Nemaye Tut,” “Svoboda,” “Zablulala” – 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 festival’s opening day, the country’s most sensual band will take the stage with their evocative hits like “SHOVKOVYTSYA” and “LUCERNA.” In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, LATEXFAUNA revealed they are preparing exceptionally meticulously for their Atlas Festival performance, aiming to deliver “the best concert of the summer.”
KLER
This year, festival-goers can dance to KLER’s songs. A star of the new Ukrainian pop scene, the artist behind the hit “Nad khmaramy,” KLER is a stylish and vibrant singer working at the intersection of disco, soul, and hip-hop. KLER will perform at Atlas Festival on July 17 – a treat for everyone who loves nods to 80s music, especially Ukrainian pop, along with dancing and a carefree vibe.
Faktychno sami
The band fronted by writer Irena Karpa, which was popular in the 2000s, made a vibrant comeback in 2024 and has since been filling venues across Ukraine. These legends of the independent scene will grace the Atlas Festival stage on July 19.
Their tracks embody protest, irony, and uncompromising drive, alongside the explosive energy and infectious dance moves of Irena Karpa – a woman talented in all endeavors.
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: the festival’s visual 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 the Ukrainian sky from enemy attacks.