Line-up of the festival “Vyshyvanka Unites 2025”

This year we are once again bringing Estonian and Ukrainian hearts together in the festival’s concert programme to celebrate cultural unity and the richness of traditions and creativity. Dozens of talented performers from Ukraine and Estonia await you. Get ready for emotions, music, dance and inspiring culture!

The festival headliner is Alika – Eurovision 2023 participant, winner of season 8 of Estonian Idol, winner of five Estonian Music Awards 2024 and a star of the Estonian stage, who will give the audience a powerful musical finale to the evening.

Special performance: the charismatic modern kobzar Mamai and Katia Boiko, soloist of the band E.K.A, will unite Estonian and Ukrainian hearts in a shared song, revealing the depth of our culture.

Also taking part in the festival:

• Ukrainian song and dance ensemble “VOLYA” led by artistic director Yevhenii Novokhatnii, chief choreographer Anastasiia Kozachok and vocal group leader Kateryna Chalova.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Rahvakunstiselts “Leigarid”, artistic director Sille Kapper-Tiisler, will present Estonian folk art at the festival.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Ukrainian Sunday school “Nadija”, leaders: Karyna Amirkhanian-Chervinko and Alla Inno-Yakymenko.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Rahvatantsuansambel “Soveldaja” led by Elo Unt and David Truusa.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Vocal ensemble “Malvy”, artistic director – Anastasiia Remen.
  Kohtla-Järve, Estonia.
• Tantsurühm “Kedrus”, artistic director – Eevi Pärt.
  Saaremaa, Laimjala, Estonia.
• Sillamäe Ukrainian community “Vodograi”, leader – Svitlana Stashkevich.
  Sillamäe, Estonia.
• Choreographic group “Rytm”, leader – Olena Mukhina.
  Paide, Estonia.
• Vocal ensemble of the Narva Ukrainian community, leader – Iryna Lobanova.
  Narva, Estonia.
• Vocal studio “Karamel”, artistic director – Yana Balakina.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Vocal and instrumental ensemble “Dzherelo” led by Taras Muzychko.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Folk ensemble “ZHURBA”, leader – Volodymyr Leibiuk.
  Tallinn, Estonia.
• Pupils of class 5U of Keila Kool led by Oksana Koturha.
  Keila, Estonia.
• Lesia Korolyk – promoter of Ukrainian culture in Italy, will perform a song written especially for the festival, “Vyshyvanka – Mother’s Charm”.
  Gubbio, Italy.
• Duo True Colors, Kateryna Chalova and Zinaida Vinchura, Yevheniia Verhun, Kyrylo Dudkin, Di Yurii – these talented artists will join the festival, giving the audience a real musical and emotional boost.

It will be a celebration of song, dance, sincerity and mutual support. Don’t miss it! Plan your 18 May today – buy your festival tickets via this link now.

Entrance to the festival grounds is through the side entrance of the Estonian Open Air Museum.