Khmelnytskyi Regional Philharmonic: History and Location

The Regional Philharmonic in Khmelnytskyi is an important center of the cultural and artistic life of the city and the region. The Philharmonic was founded in 1938 in Kamianets-Podilskyi - the then administrative center of the modern Khmelnytskyi region - as one of the key regional cultural institutions. Its task at that time was to popularize musical art and other forms of creativity, including dance, artistic reading and performing skills.

During World War II, the Philharmonic's activities were temporarily suspended, and only in 1945 did the institution resume work in the new regional center - Proskurov (modern Khmelnytskyi). At first, the institution was located in the premises of the former Oaza cinema, and in 1982 it moved to a new, spacious premises. Previously, in the 19th century, the site of this building was a huge wasteland known as the Horse Square, where horses and carts, carriages and various equipment were sold during fairs.

In 1960, the construction of an outstanding building with a hall for 750 seats for the Petrovsky Musical and Drama Theater was completed on the square. The theater was located here for more than two decades, and after its relocation in 1982, the building was transferred to the disposal of the regional philharmonic society.

The Khmelnytsky Regional Philharmonic Society is located in the very center of the city at 7 Heroes of Mariupol Street. There are many interesting places for walks and cultural recreation around it - parks, squares, monuments to Ukrainian figures and historical buildings.

The Philharmonic's Audience Space

The Khmelnytskyi Regional Philharmonic has three halls:

• A large hall, designed for 750 seats. This is the main stage for performances by the symphony orchestra, the "Cossacks of Podillia" ensemble, and touring groups;
• The Organ and Chamber Music Hall, opened in 1991 on the second floor of the building. This space is the special pride of the Philharmonic. A hall for 200 seats was equipped here and an organ from the Czechoslovak company Rieger-Kloss was installed, which became a significant event in the cultural life of the Khmelnytskyi region. So today the Khmelnytskyi Philharmonic is a permanent venue for international festivals and competitions of organ and chamber music;
• a small hall with 169 seats.

Events taking place at the Khmelnytskyi Regional Philharmonic

A creative and uplifting atmosphere always reigns within the walls of the institution. The Philharmonic's program is rich and varied. Spectators of any age and with different preferences can choose an event to their liking. Khmelnytskyi Philharmonic offers:

• concerts by Ukrainian pop stars;
• holiday gatherings;
• concerts by the leading orchestras of the Philharmonic – the Academic Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra;
• atmospheric interactive shows;
• Christmas music programs;
• evenings of classical and film music;
• organ recitals;
• evenings of modern hits;
• art competitions and festivals;
• concerts by artists in the stand-up genre and more.

Where to order tickets for events at the Khmelnytskyi Regional Philharmonic

You can check out the current schedule, choose an event to your liking, and immediately order tickets on the Concert.ua website. It's convenient and simple. – Try it!