Theater schedule: 2026

Kropyvnytskyi Theatre Listings

Can we imagine the world of Ukrainian theatre today without a city named after one of its great theatrical pioneers? Kropyvnytskyi confidently retains its title as the cradle of professional acting in Ukraine. While enriching its traditional artistic heritage, the city continues to give rise to new styles and formats, as well as opening doors for young talent.

The city's theatrical events include Ukrainian productions based on plays by classical and contemporary authors, as well as masterpieces and lesser-known works by playwrights from around the world. Many stage productions by talented directors go on to reach international audiences, finding common ground with a wide public. The performance calendar is constantly evolving, and audiences can always choose a theatrical experience to suit their tastes – for tomorrow, the weekend or the coming week.

The Best Theatres in Kropyvnytskyi

Today's audiences seek something more than theatre performances in the traditional sense. For many, the performing arts have become a kind of therapy, allowing them to experience a character's inner world and reassess their own. The actors' energy, the directors' messages and the playwright's profound vision turn each performance into a special experience that helps people get through difficult times and find the strength to support others. All these emotions are brought to audiences by the city's well-known venues:

• Kirovohrad Academic Regional Ukrainian Music and Drama Theatre named after M. L. Kropyvnytskyi;
• Kirovohrad Regional Academic Puppet Theatre;
• Kirovohrad Regional Philharmonic;
• Krop Hub Creative Space and others.

Detailed information about every theatrical performance at these venues – whether part of their regular repertoire or presented as part of tours by other theatre companies – is available on our website. You can also select a particular venue to explore its programme and check the performance schedule for the coming month or even the next six months.

Kropyvnytskyi Theatre Repertoire

The range of genres is vibrant and dynamic. High-profile theatrical premieres attract audiences to both large halls and new intimate venues, where the future stars of the stage present their own vision of contemporary performing arts. The city's theatre listings feature:

• classical comedies and operettas («The Bat», «Chasing Two Hares»);
• psychological dramas and melodramas («Butterflies Are Free», «The Performance Has Not Been Cancelled»);
• experimental productions and monodramas («Hello», «According to the Inspection»);
• Ukrainian classics («One Hundred Thousand», «The Kaidash Family»);
• children's performances («Adventures in the Enchanted Forest», «Adventures of the Little Red Rascal»).

The 2026 Theatre Season: The Year's Main Premieres in Kropyvnytskyi

If you follow the latest developments in the theatrical world and want to be among the first to see new productions, we recommend getting tickets to these upcoming premieres:

• «The Performance Has Not Been Cancelled»;
• «The Bat»;
• «One Hundred Thousand» and other performances.

You may also be interested in an extraordinary show by the unique Teulis Shadow Theatre or a light-hearted comedy performed by Kyiv's «Chornyi Kvadrat» Theatre.

Where to Order Theatre Tickets for Performances in Kropyvnytskyi

Buying theatre tickets in Kropyvnytskyi is easy – simply order them online at Concert.ua. No trips to the theatre box office are necessary – just a few minutes to make your reservation and complete the payment. Please note that as the event date approaches, fewer affordable tickets remain available. So we recommend planning your next visit to the Temple of Melpomene in advance.