Art Alternative is one more interesting event that takes place in Donetsk at the beginning of April. It is dedicated to experimental dramatic art. This is a multifaceted festival, during which visitors have a unique opportunity to watch and listen to various performances, attend various exhibitions, and participate in interesting master-classes held by professionals who visit this popular event. Besides that, guests of the festival can enjoy a fascinating music program. The event changes its location every year. It can take place in Donetsk Performing Arts Theater, Regional Academic Puppet Theatre, Academical Russian Theatre for Young Spectator or, for example, in Chicago nightclub. Travelers need to check the venue in advance prior to their visit to the city of a million roses.
One more popular theatre-related event in the city has a simple name – Theatre Donbas. This festival takes place in Donetsk National Academic Ukrainian Musical and Drama Theatre at the end of March. During this event, visitors have an opportunity to see the best new plays and performances. One more grandiose event takes place in the city of a million roses approximately at the same time. This is S. Prokofiev's Native Land music festival and the international competition for young pianists. As one can guess from the name, this is a classical music festival that also has an aim of uniting peoples of Donbas. The popular music event takes place in Prokofiev's Donetsk State Music Academy. Among participants of the festival, there are musicians from different countries of the world.
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