Saturday Evening Entertainment Announced for Krayoviy Zdvyh 2026

As part of our celebrations marking 80 years of CYM in the diaspora, we're excited to reveal the artists who will take to the Saturday evening stage at Krayoviy Zdvyh 2026.

From Ukrainian rock to festival favourites, Saturday night at Tarasivka promises to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

Here's who you can look forward to:

Shelest - 18:30 (Band Stage)

Shelest are a Ukrainian rock band formed in 2023, combining modern rock energy with the depth and spirit of the Ukrainian soul to create a distinctive and authentic sound.

Winners of the first London selection of the legendary Chervona Ruta Festival, Shelest have already built a repertoire of more than twenty original songs, with both the music and lyrics written by the band themselves. Each song reflects personal experiences, emotions and stories, brought to life through powerful performances and a contemporary Ukrainian rock sound.

ЗАЛІСКО - 19:30 (Band Stage)

Making a long-awaited return to Krayoviy Zdvyh is Zalisko, one of Ukraine's best-known pop-folk performers and an Honoured Artist of Ukraine.

With more than thirty years on stage and ten albums to his name—including releases in both Canada and the United States—Zalisko has become a familiar voice to Ukrainian audiences around the world. His music has attracted a substantial following, with hundreds of thousands of followers across social media and more than eighty-six million views on YouTube.

Beyond the stage, Zalisko has been a dedicated supporter of Ukraine's defence efforts. During the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion, he helped establish the charitable creative initiative "Team A", raising millions of hryvnias in support of Ukrainian servicemen and women. Since 2023, together with fellow performer Julik, he has helped raise over €180,000 for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through performances across Europe.

JULIK - 20:45 (Band Stage)

Closing the Saturday stage programme at Krayoviy Zdvyh 2026 is Julik — Ukrainian singer, songwriter, sound producer and former member of the hugely popular band DZIDZIO.

Following many successful years as part of one of Ukraine's most recognisable musical groups, Julik embarked on a solo career, developing a distinctive style that combines heartfelt lyrics, contemporary pop sounds and the energy of a true live performer. His music has resonated with audiences across Ukraine and the Ukrainian diaspora, earning him a reputation as an artist who effortlessly blends emotion, entertainment and audience connection.

Beyond his success as a performer, Julik is also an accomplished music producer and arranger, having collaborated with some of Ukraine's biggest names, including Iryna Bilyk, Oleksandr Ponomariov, Pavlo Zibrov and many others. His experience both on stage and behind the scenes has helped shape the sound of modern Ukrainian music.

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Julik has also been actively involved in supporting Ukraine's defence efforts. Together with Zalisko, he has performed at numerous charitable events across Europe, helping to raise over €180,000 in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Known for his charisma, powerful stage presence and songs that have become favourites at Ukrainian festivals and celebrations, Julik brings a performance that is guaranteed to have the crowd singing along from start to finish. Audiences can expect an energetic set featuring both well-known favourites and highlights from his solo career.

Whether you're coming for the entire weekend or joining us for Saturday, make sure you're there for an evening of live music, dancing and celebration as we mark 80 years of CYM in the diaspora.

Tickets are available now at www.cymgb.org/national-rally