Kharkiv is known as a cultural center of Ukraine. There is a large number of academic theaters and theaters of modern art. Some of the museum exhibits may interest many people passionate about history, art, and nature. Let's get acquainted with some of the cultural centers of Kharkiv.
Kharkiv greatly appreciates works of art. Our museums, theaters, and exhibition halls open their doors for the people interested in the subjects. Some art even galleries have free entry.
KHNATOB - KHARKIV NATIONAL OPERA AND BALLET THEATER
KhNATOB is a grandiose building in the very center of the city, which seats 1,500 spectators and it’sonly the large hall. There are other halls as well. The theater has 7 floors. Ukrainian performers as well as the world-class artists perform on the stage of the Kharkiv National Opera and Ballet Theater. Opera lovers can buy tickets for as little as just $2.
However, for true art lovers, the best places in the theater are much more valuable. The location is excellent - st. Sumskaya 25. The nearest metro station is Universitet.
PALACE OF SPORTS
This is a colossal covered stadium with 3,500 seats, where concerts are regularly held by both Ukrainian performers and foreign stars.
For example, more recently, residents of the city had the opportunity to sing along with the famous LP hit “Lost on You”. Ticket prices start at $ 12.5. Location - Sports Palace metro station.
ART FACTORY “MECHANICS. OTHER LAND "
This is a rather new creative space of the city, which was opened in the old workshop of the former steam locomotive production facility. The art factory is a very popular place for students, because the events here are always interesting: music festivals, movie nights, food and animation festivals.
Ticket prices depend on the format of the event. For example, a movie night ticket costs about $ 10, and a two-day music festival costs $ 30.
Location - metro station "Plant Malyshev", st. Plekhanovskaya 126.
GALLERY OF MODERN ART - ERMILOVCENTER
A free center of contemporary art, popular among Kharkiv youth, with amazing and surprising exhibitions, often reflecting on important social topics, and sometimes it makes the visitor a part of the exhibition, thanks to the use of modern technology.
Getting to the gallery is easy. Universitet metro stations, Freedom Square 4.
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
A classic attraction of any city is a museum that tells the history of the city and the country. Kharkiv Historical Museum is a beautiful, modern, glass building, which always attracts a huge number of tourists.
Ticket price - 25 cents without presenting a student’s ID, and 17 cents if shown. The museum has a free audio guide. The museum is located at the metro station "History Museum", ul. University 5.
THE CIRCUS
Kharkiv State Circus is the oldest circus in Ukraine, which has been pleasing residents and tourists of the city for more than a hundred years. The hall accommodates 2,300 spectators and is heated in winter. Ticket prices start at $ 4.
The circus is located at 1 Bugrimova Square, which is a 10-minute walk from the Historical Museum metro station.
PHILHARMONIC
Fans of classical music in Kharkiv did not go unnoticed. Kharkiv Philharmonic is located in the restored old building of the Opera and Ballet Theater.
The main philharmonic hall has unique acoustics, which adds a unique sound of musical works.
An organ hall for those who prefer the sound of the organ "with enhanced capabilities for the performance of romantic music". Ticket prices start at $ 3.5. There is a philharmonic not far from KhNATOB at the address of Rymarskaya 21.
If visiting exhibition halls, concerts and performances is an important part of your life, then in Kharkiv you will be able to feel the pulse of modern art and touch the secrets of classical masterpieces.
Alena Goncharenko
