Today we will try to fill you in on everything we know about music in Kiev. This is certainly a broad topic but we will do our best to cover the full local scene in this post.
To get the ball rolling we will discuss the best musical instrument stores in Kiev. There will be separate lists for where to buy guitars in your area as well as the top drum shops in town.
Obviously there will be some crossover in those sections as some stores will have the leading guitar brands for sale like Gibson, Fender, or Keisel as well as all the keyboards, synthesizers, pedals, amps, or pretty much any supplies you may need.
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Up next we will get into where to go for quality instrument repair near you. Some of you may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
The best music lessons for kids or adults will get a shout out. And then there will be some local stores for music lovers with vintage CD’s and records.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues here. There are also many bars and restaurants that have live music around the city.
And our final section will get into the best festivals on the Kiev music calendar. Stick around until the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pinned on it. The European region is one we have discussed many times in the past.
Musical Instrument Stores In Kiev
When you want to go to one of the best musical instrument stores in Kiev head to:
- Musician at Solomianska St, 5
- Tik-Tak at Kostiantynivska St, 10
- JAM Musical Instruments at Dream Town Mall 2
- Music Store Beat at Ol’zhycha St 7, 92
- In Jazz at Druzhby Narodiv Blvd, 1
- МузТорг at Kostiantynivska St, 15А
- Real Music at Khoryva St, 25
- Light & Sound at Semena Sklyarenka St, 5
Quality guitars, synthesizers, saxophones, drum sets, violins, and ukuleles in addition to world class sound equipment are sold at Musician where they also provide instrument repair and maintenance in your area. Tik-Tak is open from Monday to Saturday selling hundreds of musical instruments as well as sound equipment.
JAM provides a large selection of professional instruments including guitars, keyboards, percussion, wind, and string as well as sound equipment such as speakers, amplifiers, mixing consoles, microphones, and signal processors. They also have special offers like DMX controllers, smoke machines, scanners, floodlights, lasers, and LED light fixtures.
Professional equipment and accessories as well as all types of instruments are available at Music Store Beat. Since 1993 In Jazz has grown to become one of the major importers and distributors of high quality professional sound, lighting, and studio computer equipment as well as instruments like pianos, keyboards, guitars, violins, winds, and percussions. A wide selection of musical instruments, DJ, sound, and studio equipment, microphones, headphones, and much more can be found at МузТорг.
Where To Buy Guitars
If you are specifically trying to buy a guitar or guitar accessories check out:
- Guitar House at Verkhnii Val St, 54
- My Guitar at Hlybochytska St, 16
- Music Life at Dniprovska Embankment, 19В
- Guitar Vault at Akademika Filatova St, 2/1
- Hitarnyy Shop Kamerton at Verkhnii Val St, 40
Guitar House is a good place to buy high quality products as well as get local instrument repair services. A variety of guitars, pianos, synthesizers, microphones, and other instruments as well as sound equipment can be found at Music Life.
Hitarnyy Shop Kamerton has been selling amplifiers, lighting, sound, and electro acoustic equipment from world renowned manufacturers for almost 30 years.
Drum Shops Near You
And for the best drum shops in your area:
- Angel Music at Marshala Malinovsky St, 12
- Atlanta-Shou at Lva Tolstoho St, 16
Instrument Repair
You can get quality instrument repairs at:
- Sounds Good at Ol’zhycha St, 15
- Piano Master
Sounds Good offers professional wood and brass instrument repair and maintenance services.
You can have your pianos tuned and repaired by Piano Master. Musician from our first list also provides high quality instrument repairs near you.
Music Lessons
You will probably improve your skills by taking music lessons at:
- Art school Solomriya at Klovs’kyi descent, 8
- Rock School at Prorizna St, 3
- Kyiv Institute of Music at Lva Tolstoho St, 31
- Katapulta Art Music School at Vilhelma Kotarbinskoho St, 15
- Prodj School at Vozdvyzhens’ka St, 22
The Solomriya School of Arts offers classes in acoustic and electric guitars as well as pop, jazz, and vocal music lessons for children and adults of all ages. Both Rock School and DJ School offer high quality music lessons in your area too.
CD & Record Stores
True Vinyl Record Shop at Hoholivska Street, 27 has over 7,500 CD’s of classical, jazz, hip hop, house, rock, and pop music as well as books and artwork.
Kiev Live Music Venues
These Kiev live music venues are great places to see a concert or performance:
- Bel Etage Music Hall at Shota Rustaveli St, 16а
- Concert Hall Oasis at Vasylia Lypkivskoho St, 1А
- Pochayna Event Hall at Stepana Bandery Avenue, 23
- Mezzanine
Pochayna Event Hall’s banquet area includes a stage and dance floor as well as sophisticated lighting equipment and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Mezzanine is a nightlife venue hosting local musical and educational programs and features some of the best chamber concerts.
Restaurants With Live Music
These restaurants with live music in your area can be a lot of fun:
- Kyiv Queen at Naberezhne Hwy, 25
- Finvarra Pub at Dmytrivska St, 69
- Rocker Pub Tarantino’s at Teodora Draizera St, 6
- Avalon at Leontovycha St, 3
- Grand Piano Cafe at Venice Island, 1
Kyiv Queen has a rooftop, ballroom, restaurant, lounge bar, and concert stage.
Bars With Live Music
Plus there are bars that play live music too:
- Blues Bar at Mykhailivs’ka St, 24А
- 32 Jazz Club at 32, Vozdvyzhens’ka St
- Jazz Bar at Nyzhnii Val St, 13
- Caribbean Club at Symona Petlyury St, 4
- Barman Dictat at Khreschatyk St, 44Б
32 Jazz Club has been one of the go to spots for contemporary art and jazz music as well as cocktails and signature cuisines. A lot of people enjoy the live local music and tropical beverages at Caribbean Club.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The Kiev Lights Festival features international artists from many countries and is definitely one of the top music festivals near you. You may also be interested in these posts on:
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Moscow
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Saint Petersburg
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Minsk
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Warsaw
Enjoy The Kiev Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover the scene as well as we could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post.
No matter if you are trying to buy a new instrument, wanted some live entertainment, needed a vintage CD and record, or just wanted to learn more about music in Kiev we hope you enjoy yourself.