Lviv Newsletter - April 2026

April brings a profound sense of renewal to Lviv, making it a truly special time to visit. Easter in Ukraine is a deeply meaningful period, and now, more than ever, Ukrainians are valuing and carefully promoting their rich culture and enduring traditions. As the city warms up, discovering Ukraine through these local Easter celebrations offers an authentic and moving experience, blending ancient customs with the quiet strength of modern daily life.

To celebrate the changing season, The City of Spring program maps out Lviv's most picturesque blooming locations starting in early April. The initiative encourages walks through blossoming parks, historical gardens, and green terraces scattered across different neighborhoods. It is a wonderful way to see the city come alive, feel the peaceful atmosphere of spring, and orient yourself while admiring Lviv's natural and architectural beauty in full bloom.

For a genuine immersion into local customs, the Easter Festival in Lviv Skansen "Shevchenkivskyi Hai" on April 12th and 13th is an essential cultural experience. This open-air museum of wooden architecture hosts traditional spring circle dances known as haivky, accompanied by live music from Ukrainian folk bands. Beyond the music and historical games, this year's festival holds special significance as it gathers the community to support vital charity fundraisers for the military, highlighting the nation's ongoing resilience.

If you want to see how modern entertainment blends with heritage, the “Haivky at Meduza” at Emily Resort on April 12th offers a vibrant musical program. The event features a performance by the Emis choir accompanied by traditional instruments like the cymbaly, followed by a much-anticipated concert from the iconic Ukrainian band Skryabin. Complete with an open-air ethno disco and a contest for the best vyshyvanka outfit, it provides a lively, contemporary perspective on the holiday concerts.

To fully understand the layers of history and the modern spirit you will witness this month, joining a guided walk is highly recommended. You can learn about the city's diverse roots on the Welcome to Lviv! Old Town Guided Tour, or gain deeper context on current events through our Daily Life & Stories of Ukrainian Resilience tour. Ready to explore the city on foot? Join one of our Walkative! tours in Lviv and discover the cultural heart of Ukraine with a passionate local guide!

Date	Event	Category
March 24 - April 19	Великдень в Iconart Explore contemporary sacred art inspired by Easter traditions and spiritual themes in this immersive gallery exhibition. Discover intricate works blending modern and religious motifs at Iconart Gallery.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
April 1 - June 30	ZAG Gallary - Exhibition "HE: Taras Shevchenko. Artist" Zenyk Art Gallery presents a new conceptual exhibition «HE: Taras Shevchenko. Artist», together with The National Taras Shevchenko Museum, which brings together 58 paintings and graphic works from different periods of his life. The exhibition project reveals Shevchenko not only as a national classic, but as a holistic artist of European scale — academician of etching, innovator of social graphics, experimenter of compositional and figurative solutions, whose visual language resonates with contemporary artistic practices.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →
April 1 - May 31	The City of Spring - Map of the Blooming Locations of Lviv Parks, gardens, and terraces — Lviv is in bloom, inspiring us to live and feel more deeply. Come and discover it with us. 🌿	📅 Other	More details →
April 5-5	Easter Fair at the Chichka Coffee Place On Palm Sunday in Lviv, the atmospheric “Kosiv-style bazaar” will take place for the second time — an event that brings together tradition, craftsmanship, and preparation for Easter. It’s a wonderful opportunity to find unique handmade items, fill your Easter basket with authentic pieces, and experience Hutsul culture right in the city center. At the bazaar, you’ll find: – Kosiv ceramics, pysanky, baskets, and decorations for them – scarves, huni (traditional coats), vests, and woven textiles – wooden tableware – cheese horses, cheeses, and traditional cakes (pliatsky) – jewelry, traditional headpieces (chiltsia), and accessories – recycled crafts and leather bags – straw “spiders” decorated with pysanky	🛍️ Market	More details →
April 5-5	Sunday Bazaar - Dakh Restaurant A warm pre-Easter gathering that brings together tradition, creativity, and shared leisure. at the Dakh Restaurant (Rynok,15) Throughout the day, participants will be able to decorate pysanky, prepare Easter baskets, and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of festive customs. The program includes spring songs (vesnianky), singing, and meaningful conversations in a cozy space overlooking the city. It’s a chance to spend your Sunday slowly, creatively, and in good company.	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 5-5	Willow Sunday - Вербна Неділя Sunday before Easter, when the entire city will transpform into the Holiday mood. Visit the local churches to discover the Easter traditions in Ukraine	🎄 Holiday
April 12-13	Ukrainian Easter Celebration A traditional Easter festival presenting rich Ukrainian culture and traditions.	🎄 Holiday	More details →
April 12-13	Easter Festival in Lviv Skansen "Shevchenkivskyi Hai" The traditional Fold Eater Festival in Lviv Easter Sunday, April 12 - Spring circle dances (haivky) - discover traditional Easter games. - Ukrainian Fold Bands - music and dances - Traditional Easter games Easter Monday (April 13) 13:00 Haivky with Dryh for the UNBROKEN community Ticket prices for April 12–13: 300 UAH 150 UAH – discounted (schoolchildren, students, pensioners) Free entry for: active military personnel, veterans, widows and children of fallen soldiers, and people with Group I–II disabilities In the spirit of celebration, let’s not forget the foundations that sustain it. This year, our haivky will support three major charity fundraisers—for the 80th Air Assault Brigade, the 425th Separate Unmanned Systems Battalion, and the 15th Artillery Brigade “Black Forest.”	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 12-13	“Haivky at Meduza” at Emily Resort - Festival – traditional haivky with the “Emis” choir, accompanied by violin, cymbaly, and accordion – a concert by the band “Skryabin” with songs everyone knows – folk games, Cossack-style fun, and interactive activities by Soloma Show – workshops for children (cotton candy making, decorating gingerbread pysanka cookies) – an Easter quest with the bunny Spivaichyk and Veselynka the Pysanka – a contest for the best vyshyvanka outfit + gifts – an open-air ethno disco with DJ Igor Volkov and MC Yura Baykonur	🎪 Festival	More details →
April 12	Пасха (Великдень) National holiday in UA	🎄 Holiday
April 17 - May 17	Through Their Eyes Explore the 'Through Their Eyes' exhibition at Lviv Culture Hub, where you discover powerful perspectives presented by Repower Foundation. Visit Tuesdays through Saturdays from 16:00 to 20:00; admission details are not specified in available sources.	🖼️ Exhibition	More details →