Sviatoslav Vakarchuk

Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, the leader of the most famous Ukrainian band, Okean Elzy, is not only the author of the music and lyrics of most of the band’s songs but also a musician whose work embodies passion in the world of sound. His music carries a magic that touches the deepest strings of the soul. As a virtuoso musician and the main creative inspiration behind Okean Elzy, he creates true anthems of freedom and self-expression.

We know and love Okean Elzy’s concerts, and now we invite you to a unique solo charity performance by the band’s leader, Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, as part of the #CharityTour!

Sviatoslav is not just a rock star but also a philosopher whose lyrics are imbued with deep meaning and a sharp perception of the world around us. His words are a cascade of emotions that make you think and inspire change. You must hear them live during this special concert in the city!

Come together, hear your favorite songs in an intimate acoustic format, and support Ukraine—don’t miss this opportunity.

Sviatoslav Vakarchuk’s solo charity concerts are unique thanks to their program. The performance consists of two parts: in the first, the musician performs his songs with a guitar, just as he does for Ukrainian defenders on the frontlines of eastern and southern Ukraine. In the second half, he accompanies himself on the piano, recreating the atmosphere of songwriting—just as the songs are born at home.

This evening, you will hear songs from Okean Elzy, Vakarchuk’s solo projects, and even Ukrainian folk music. Expect beloved tracks like such as  “Така як ти” і “Саме та”, “Місто Марії” та “Місто весни”, “Обійми”, “На небі”, “Я їду додому” і “Оберіг”, “Без бою”, “Черемшина”, “Ой, чий то кінь стоїть”  and many others.

Everyone who attended these performances in Ukraine agrees on one thing—whether the venue holds 500 or several thousand people, it always feels like a gathering of close friends.

Sviatoslav Vakarchuk says: “You know well what an Okean Elzy concert is—drive, energy. But this solo concert project, created for the purpose of helping others, is cozy, heartfelt, and very sincere. It was born during the war in 2022. Over the past years, I have performed nearly 300 shows at the frontlines, in shelters, trenches, liberated towns, public squares, and train stations that have witnessed the fates of people affected by the Russian aggression but remain unbreakable. At these performances, I sing Okean Elzy songs, Ukrainian folk music, and global hits, usually with a guitar. This year, life has taught me to play the guitar better—I’ve always played the piano, writing most of my songs on it, but now I can perform with both. So, I invite you to my performance, where I will sing as I do for Ukrainian defenders, share stories from our lives over the past year, and together, we will do something meaningful—raise resources to help Ukraine.”

Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to ongoing humanitarian projects in Ukraine.