The International Forum on Cultural Diplomacy is an annual professional conference that brings together leading experts from Ukraine and other countries to discuss ideas, practices, challenges, and the future of international cultural diplomacy and cultural relations. Про Форум 2026 This year’s program brought together representatives from the public sector, international cultural institutions, the academic community,…
Ukrainian Artists and Producers at the Sirenos Festival in Vilnius From September 25 to October 1, Ukrainian artists and cultural professionals were part of Sirenos, the Vilnius International Theatre Festival. The Ukrainian presence was organised by the Ukrainian Institute together with the festival and the Lithuanian Theatre Centre. It included the performance The Trap by…
Open Call for the 2026 Drahomán Prize On October 12, the founding organizations of the Drahomán Prize, an award for translators from Ukrainian into other languages, announced an open call for 2026. Based on the conditions of the Prize, all translators who have at least one translated and published literary or documentary work from Ukrainian…
What is the Ukrainian Institute and what do the Performing Arts programmes do? The Ukrainian Institute is a public institution under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, promoting Ukrainian culture abroad through governmental bodies and cultural institutions. The Performing Arts at the Ukrainian Institute covers theatre, dance, puppet arts, circus and other activities under the performing arts umbrella.…
An awards ceremony for the “Hvylia / Dalğa” Prize for the promotion of the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar languages was held in Kyiv On October 6, 2026, during the 7th International Forum on Cultural Diplomacy, an awards ceremony was held for the “Hvylia / Dalğa” Prize for the promotion of the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar…
The 7th International Forum on Cultural Diplomacy was held in Kyiv On October 6, Kyiv hosted the 7th International Forum on Cultural Diplomacy—an annual professional conference organized by the Ukrainian Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine with the support of the “MHP-Gromadi” Charitable Foundation. Leading experts from Ukraine and other countries discussed…
Ukrainian Institute launches the third of three calls for proMOTION 2026 programme The programme is implemented in partnership with Eurimages, the Council of Europe’s cultural support fund, to promote Ukrainian films internationally. Подати заявку Full-length film projects (70 minutes or more) of any genre and form at the final stages of production that are ready to plan a festival or theatrical release during the period corresponding to the competition can take part…
The Ukrainian Ensemble Nostri Temporis and the Polish NeoQuartet performed at “Warsaw Autumn” On September 22, in Warsaw, as part of the 69th “Warsaw Autumn” International Festival of Contemporary Music, a joint concert was held by the Polish NeoQuartet and the Ukrainian Ensemble Nostri Temporis. The concert program featured six world premieres by Ukrainian and…
British Council invests £2 million in UK–Ukraine cultural cooperation The British Council has announced £2 million in new funding over three years to support Ukrainian cultural organisations and help deliver the priorities of the UK–Ukraine Cultural Commission and the objectives of the UK–Ukraine 100 Year Partnership. The new funding was announced in London on 15 September during a meeting between representatives…
The winners of the second 2026 Open Call of the Lysiak-Rudnytsky Ukrainian Studies Programme We are pleased to announce the winners of the second 2026 Open Call of the Lysiak-Rudnytsky Ukrainian Studies Programme! Following an independent expert evaluation process, seven projects have been selected for support. These initiatives will contribute to the development of Ukrainian studies, international academic partnerships, and the promotion of knowledge about Ukraine…
Visualise 2026 – international exhibition support programme Applications till 1st of November 2026 Visualise 2026 – international exhibition support programme A long-term programme by the Ukrainian Institute aimed at supporting exhibition projects outside of Ukraine. About the programme The programme provides opportunities of co-programming, co-financing, and communications support to international exhibitions that contribute to promoting the art of Ukraine globally…
UA Jazz Prize winners: Hyphen Dash on European Tour In September, the band “Hyphen Dash”— winner of the Grand Prix of the “UA Jazz Prize 2025,” the first jazz award in Ukraine — sets off on a tour of Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands. The band “Hyphen Dash” represents a new generation of Ukrainian improvisational music: Mykhailo Birchenko — bandleader, drums; Yevhen Puhachov — guitar, bass; Polina Maiboroda — keys; Dmytro Startsev — keys, effects. The quartet, named Ukraine’s Best Jazz Band of 2025, impressed the international jury with its bold musical language…