€£$
по-русскиen Español (pronto)
enter
1511things to do
in the world
61things to do
in Ukraine
26things to do
in Kiev

Watch the dancing fountainsin Kiev, Ukraine

#21of 26 things to doin Kiev

Oddviser

adventure's step-by-step
recipes & lifehacks
How to ride a board on volcano in Nicaragua?How to walk inside the active volcano in Greece?How to feed flying dogs in the jungles of Thailand?How to cycle along the Great Wall of China?How to swim in the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome?How to ride a kayak along the canals of Venice?How to walk on the roofs of skyscrapers in Dubai?
Join usit's more fun together :)
In summer a colorful music show is held in Kiev. Go straight to Maidan Nezalezhnosti to see it with your own eyes.
How to watch the dancing fountains in Kiev
In the spring 2017 the fountains near Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) were improved and equipped with the mechanics. In the summer and until the end of September the fountains don`t only dance, but also sing.

Water from the large fountain soar up to the height of 35 meters and 6 small ones - up to 15 meters. The water is illuminated from beneath, painted in red, blue, green and other colors. At the same time classical music and modern tracks, selected by the kievans by voting, are playing. Vivaldi, Queen, Kvitka Tsisyk – everyone they can. All together it creates a spectacular show, which is completely free to watch in the evening twilight.

How to do?

1. Come to Maidan between 21:00 and 23:00 any day, except Monday.
2. You do not even have to seek them. You'll see them when you get out of the subway.
3. Sit down on the nearest bench and enjoy the show.

Tips and hints

If you want the fountains to "play" your favorite song, participate in voting for the songs that will sound in the next "season".

Reviews

Guest26 April 2025

More things to do in Kiev

DMARC CheckGet instant DMARC check on DmarcDkim.comadvertisement

DMARC allows you to discover, monitor, and fix weak spots in your email setup, prevent email spoofing, and increase email deliverability. Is your domain vulnerable?

#7Walk through the Andrew's Descent in KievWalk through the Andrew's DescentЧечель Алексей

Walk along the main street of Kiev, where there are many museums and souvenir shops.

FREEAndrew's Descent
#13Ride along the Dnieper on the river tram in KievRide along the Dnieper on the river tramHarper Fuller

Have a boat trip along the Dnieper river, see the natural beauty of Kiev and feel a light breeze.

100River Port
#2Climb to the Mother Motherland in KievClimb to the Mother Motherlandoddviser

Rise to the top of the monumental figure, where you can see the streets of Kiev and take cool selfie on the top of the Mother Motherland.

50Mother Motherland
#4Try Ukrainian borscht in KievTry Ukrainian borschtoddviser

About this dish knows everyone who visits Ukraine. The famous soup has become a symbol of this country, and you should definitely try it.

50
#15Climb the Podilsko-Voskresensky Bridge in KievClimb the Podilsko-Voskresensky BridgeYum Bum

Almost in the center of the capital a huge abandoned bridge is located. Climb it and look at Kiev from here.

FREEPodilsko-Voskresensky Bridge
#5Climb to the Great Lavra Bell Tower in KievClimb to the Great Lavra Bell Towermila

Climb to the Ukrainian version of Leaning Tower of Pisa and you will see the panorama of forever young and beautiful Kiev.

35Kiev Pechersk Lavra
#18Try Chicken Kiev in KievTry Chicken KievBeautiful

The dish appeared in the restaurant "Kiev" in the 19th century and became popular due to its taste and the fact that it is insanely convenient to eat.

25
#12Dive in the ice-hole on Baptism in KievDive in the ice-hole on BaptismAbarrane

Dive three times into the water with the words "In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit" - you are healed from all ills.

FREE
#10Buy vyshyvanka in KievBuy vyshyvankaNelicesa

Vyshyvanka is a modern trend that appeared on the expanses of Ukraine and gained popularity all over the world.

500Andrew's Descent
#19Try «Kiev Perepichka » in KievTry «Kiev Perepichka »Anna Tet

Try the very first Ukrainian fast food and probably the cheapest one, which is prepared following the constant recipe for 35 years.

12Kiev perepichka
#25Get into ukrainian mud hut in KievGet into ukrainian mud hutMaybe Me

200 years ago, village dwelling on the territory of Ukraine was built from wood, clay and straw, which allowed to keep the house warm.

40Park Pirogovo
Know more things to do?Guest

Share your ideas of what to do in Kiev with other travellers — together we'll make our travellings more interesting!