Vyshyvanka Fest London 2026 Returns for Its Second Edition
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- May 15
- 3 min read
Updated: May 19
Two Days of Ukrainian Culture, Fashion, Art, and Community in London
On 22–23 May 2026, London will host the second edition of Vyshyvanka Fest London — a two-day cultural festival dedicated to Ukrainian heritage, creativity, fashion, and community connection.
Taking place at Devonshire Square in central London, the festival will bring together Ukrainian brands, artists, creatives, influencers, designers, and international guests to celebrate the International Vyshyvanka Day through modern cultural experiences and contemporary fashion.
Vyshyvanka Fest was created as a contemporary platform presenting the Ukrainian vyshyvanka not only as traditional clothing, but also as a symbol of identity, resilience, creativity, and heritage.
The festival combines fashion, art, networking, workshops, wellbeing, gastronomy, and cultural dialogue into one immersive experience designed to connect communities and introduce international audiences to modern Ukrainian culture.
Vyshyvanka Fest London 2026 Celebrates Ukrainian Heritage
Throughout the two-day festival, guests will be able to explore a curated programme featuring Ukrainian fashion brands, accessories, creative installations, workshops, networking experiences, and cultural showcases.
The festival programme includes:
pop-up spaces featuring Ukrainian brands and lifestyle projects
fashion installations showcasing modern vyshyvanka-inspired looks
networking and community experiences
gastronomic collaborations and signature FlatRed coffee by UK barista champion Vadym Granovskiy
interactive activities and creative workshops
Press Breakfast and Creative Workshops
Expect:
• Ukrainian fashion & lifestyle pop-up brands @beautybureauuk will present @sistersaroma.eu, and other
• Fashion installations & styled vyshyvanka looks
• embroidery workshops and the lecture“The Codes of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka: Regional Traditions and Contemporary Interpretation” by Zoreslava Deiak - @sdeyak, visual stylist and image-maker certified by Vogue College of Fashion and Andre Tan Academy of Style and Design
• the art-therapy session“Living Canvas: My Strength Between Two Worlds”with psychologist Julia Gassanova - @stoptime_st
• Modelling workshop (23.05, 12.00-15.00) & influencer networking (18.00-21.00)
• Ukrainian gastronomy collaborations: signature FlatRed coffee by champion barista Vadym Granovskyi - @vadymgranovskiy, special opening breakfast by invitations by @serenity__restaurant
• Fashion photo zone & Best Vyshyvanka Look Award
• Vyshyvanka Fashion Video Showcase featuring creators, influencers & brands from around the world (don’t miss the chance to join 😉)
Partners:
with support of Paddington Charities 🙏🏻❤️
Event schedule
FRIDAY — 22 MAY
13:00-20.00 - pop-up
🕒 15:00 — Embroidery Masterclass by visual stylist and image-maker - Zoreslava Deiak
🕓 16:00 — Art-Therapy Session by psychologist Julia Gassanova
🕔 17:00 — Cultural Lecture - “The Codes of Ukrainian Vyshyvanka: Regional Traditions and Contemporary Interpretation” by visual stylist and image-maker - Zoreslava Deiak
🕖 19:00 — Vyshyvanka Fashion Video Showcase (screening & drinks - BYOB)
SATURDAY — 23 MAY
🕚 11:00 — Embroidery Masterclass by visual stylist and image-maker - Zoreslava Deiak
🕛 12:00–15:00 — Model Workshop
🕓 16:00 — Art-Therapy Session by psychologist Julia Gassanova
🕕 18:00–21:00 — Influencer Networking MeetUp (screening & drinks - BYOB)
Vyshyvanka Fashion Video Showcase
One of the major highlights of the festival will be the Vyshyvanka Fashion Video Showcase — a creative fashion video competition for brands, influencers, and content creators inspired by Ukrainian heritage and contemporary vyshyvanka culture.
Participants are invited to submit fashion videos up to one minute long featuring a vyshyvanka or a look inspired by Ukrainian traditions.
The showcase will include:
40 selected videos screened during the festival
20 featured presentations during the official showcase screening
15 selected videos published across festival social media platforms
special gifts and digital promotion opportunities for winners
Applications remain open until 20 May 2026.
Best Vyshyvanka Look Award
Festival guests will also have the opportunity to participate in the Best Vyshyvanka Look Award competition.
Visitors are encouraged to attend wearing their favourite vyshyvanka-inspired outfit, visit the official festival photo zone, and take part in the public voting experience.
The winner will receive:
special gifts from festival partners
professional photographs
a personalised symbolic award
The initiative celebrates individuality and contemporary interpretations of Ukrainian style.
Community, Culture, and Connection
Vyshyvanka Fest London continues to grow as an international platform connecting culture, fashion, wellbeing, and creative industries.
The festival is designed as an open and welcoming environment where guests can discover Ukrainian brands, meet creatives, exchange ideas, and experience modern Ukrainian culture in London.
Festival entry is free, while participation in selected workshops and activities is available through registration.
Partnerships and Participation
Vyshyvanka Fest London welcomes collaborations with brands, creatives, media platforms, and cultural partners.
For partnerships, stand applications, media inquiries, and collaborations:
Join Vyshyvanka Fest London 2026
Join us for two days of Ukrainian fashion, workshops, art, networking, and cultural experiences in the heart of London.
📅 22–23 May 2026
📍 Devonshire Square, London
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