Atlas Festival 2025 in Kyiv: the main music event of the summer returns!
The biggest music event of the summer returns to Kyiv, aiming to repeat last year’s Atlas United success and raise over 100 million UAH to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Atlas Festival 2025 will take place from July 18 to July 20 at Blockbuster Mall and will be held under the motto: “Inspires. Unites. Supports.”
The festival promises vibrant emotions and a unique experience that only Atlas Festival 2025 can deliver. The visual identity for this tenth anniversary edition was created by the renowned artist Masha Reva.
This large-scale musical event will delight both the musical and culinary tastes of Ukrainian audiences. In addition, the festival will host “Fundraiser No. 13,” a joint project by the Come Back Alive Foundation and PrivatBank, with the ambitious goal of raising 100 million UAH to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense (Project “Dronopad”).
Atlas Festival is more than just a festival it’s a true story of the evolution of modern Ukrainian music and the European event format.
The very first edition took place in 2015 at Art-zavod Platforma, gathering 30 artists and 20,000 attendees. A year later, Atlas Weekend moved to VDNG, expanded to more stages, and quickly broke attendance records: 142,000 in 2016, 350,000 in 2017, and over half a million in the following years.
Before the full-scale war, the festival brought together both world-famous and Ukrainian stars from The Prodigy and The Chemical Brothers to Black Eyed Peas and Martin Garrix. In 2021, the event set an absolute national record, attracting more than 600,000 people.
After the large-scale invasion, organizers transformed the festival format: the event returned as Atlas United, remaining true to its core mission to unite and support. In 2024, the festival raised over 100 million UAH to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. In 2025, the event finally confirmed its new location at Blockbuster Mall, independent of state restrictions, equipped with robust infrastructure and a certified shelter.
Why Should You Attend Atlas Festival 2025 in Kyiv?
- The main music event of your summer.
- An impressive lineup with over 70 artists from various genres.
- That very atmosphere you can only experience at Atlas Festival.
- The opportunity to join the “Fundraiser No. 13” charity initiative.
- Hundreds of creative photo zones, favorite food and drinks, surprises from partners.
Atlas Festival 2025 brings together beloved Ukrainian performers and special international guests. Over 70 acts will take the stage, including:
Okean Elzy, Boombox, The Rasmus, Bez Obmezhen, Zhadan i Sobaky, KURGAN & AGREGAT, KOLA, DANTES, Anna Trincher, YARMAK, Nikow, MUR, PARFENIUK, O.Torvald and many more.
The international headliner this year is the Finnish band The Rasmus.
The festival features six stages (four paid and two free), over 50 food courts, a dedicated kids’ area, dozens of partner zones, interactive activities, bars, and lounge areas.
Blockbuster Mall, the festival’s new home, hosts the largest certified shelter in Ukraine, covering over 50,000 m². In the event of an air raid, all guests can be quickly accommodated in a protected space. For this reason, the number of tickets per day is limited to ensure the safety of every guest.
Social Mission and Charity
Atlas Festival has always been a platform for uniting people this year, “Fundraiser No. 13” aims to raise money for drones and equipment to defend Ukraine’s skies. This project, in partnership with Come Back Alive and PrivatBank, already set a record in 2024, collecting over 100 million UAH for Ukraine’s defenders.
Atmosphere and Unique Experience
Atlas Festival is where passionate music lovers from all over Ukraine meet. Attendees can expect not just music and food, but live communication, new friendships, creative collaborations, and an inspiring, liberating atmosphere.
Bright photo zones, favorite snacks and drinks, and engaging partner activities make every festival day unforgettable.
Blockbuster Mall will welcome guests from across the country.
In case of an air raid, the mall’s shelter one of the country’s largest can accommodate tens of thousands of people.
Each day, a limited number of tickets are available to ensure everyone’s safety.
The history of ATLAS FESTIVAL is a journey from a bold idea to a symbol of unity, creativity, and mutual support. 2025 is yet another step toward a new-generation festival, where the main value is not just the music, but community and faith in the future.
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