Cherkasy Jazz Days

Черкаські джазові дні

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsNow in its fourth decade, the festival is
Language["uk"]Currency: UAH
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Cherkasy Jazz Days in Cherkasy

Cherkasy Jazz Days is a long-running international jazz festival founded in 1988 by saxophonist and honored Crimean artist Serhiy Krasheninnikov, held most often in late winter or early spring at the Druzhba Narodiv Palace of Culture in Cherkasy, a mid-sized city on the Dnipro River in central Ukraine.

Cherkasy Jazz Days is a traditional international jazz festival founded in 1988 and led ever since by Serhiy Krasheninnikov, an honored artist of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the festival's chief organizer and driving musical force through his own Cherkasy Jazz Quintet.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Now in its fourth decade, the festival is anchored by Krasheninnikov's own Cherkasy Jazz Quintet and Cherkasy's Mykola Yevpak Big Band, and has hosted internationally touring musicians alongside Ukrainian jazz talent, including American bassist David Friesen, who headlined in 2015 and returned as a guest in 2016, and American saxophonist Wayne Escoffery's quartet, which headlined the 2015 edition alongside a mix of Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa, Uzhhorod, and Sumy-based jazz acts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining tradition is its continuity under a single founding organizer

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Serhiy Krasheninnikov

The sacred route

Living ritual

and his Cherkasy Jazz Quintet

The local code

Living ritual

which has performed at essentially every edition since 1988

Tradition 5

Living ritual

anchoring a lineup that otherwise rotates through Ukrainian regional jazz scenes and occasional international headliners

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Cherkasy you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart casual is appropriate for an indoor concert-hall jazz festival; no special dress is required beyond comfortable evening wear.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Cherkasy Jazz Days does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["uk"] · UAH

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map49.44 N, 32.06 EOpen in Google Maps

Cherkasy, Cherkasy, Ukraine

Nearest airportCKC — Cherkasy
TransportStay close enough to the part of Cherkasy you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Cherkasy Jazz Days does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cherkasy Jazz Days?

Cherkasy Jazz Days is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cherkasy Jazz Days take place?

The festival is listed in Cherkasy, Ukraine. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Cherkasy, Cherkasy, Ukraine

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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