VDNH for exhibitions and business events
VDNH combines exhibition pavilions, open-air sites and park spaces in one complex. This format suits events where the exhibition is complemented by presentations, an educational programme, a fair or brand activations. For the organiser it means working with different visitor scenarios and choosing a separate location for the event's goals.
History and today's format
- 1958On 6 July the complex opened as the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy.
- 2015A new stage of development began with cultural, educational, sports and entertainment projects.
The complex opened on 6 July 1958 as the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy. Its pavilions represented individual branches of industry and agriculture. In 2015 a new stage of VDNH's development began, with cultural, educational, sports and entertainment projects.
Today the National Complex Expocenter of Ukraine is developing as a multifunctional cultural and educational space. Historic architecture, separate pavilions and green grounds give organisers different options for building a programme and designing an event.
Area and placement options
For a large event you can consider combining indoor and open-air spaces. In that case it is important to take into account the distances between zones, the weather, access for build-up and visitor routes. VDNH's total grounds should not be used to calculate the maximum number of participants.
Which events can be organised
VDNH is worth considering for industry and themed exhibitions, fairs, presentations, conferences, educational events, festivals and sports events. The choice of a specific space depends on the nature of the exhibition and the infrastructure needed.
For business, an exhibition with an additional programme is especially interesting: product demonstrations, workshops, partner meetings and visitor engagement zones.
Ownership and management
The National Complex Expocenter of Ukraine is a state enterprise managed by the State Administration of Affairs. The complex does not belong to a private holding. Director General Yevhen Mushkin runs the enterprise but is not its owner.
Shelter and safety arrangements
As of 9 November 2026, official VDNH information lists three active shelters: in pavilions No. 1, No. 5 and No. 13. For a specific event, agree the nearest shelter, its available capacity, the route to it and the team's procedure during an air-raid alert.
VDNH has also announced six additional shelters opening on 27 November. Until their actual opening is confirmed, they should not be included in the event's safety calculation. Information about the future expansion of the network does not replace checking the current route to a shelter.
Location and logistics
ADDRESS1 Akademika Hlushkova Avenue, Holosiivskyi District, Kyiv
Vystavkovyi Tsentr metro station is nearby.
The invitation should give not only the complex's address but also the pavilion number or location name. For participants with equipment, vehicle access, passes, the unloading point and build-up time are agreed separately.
How to organise an event
- 01First contactPrepare a description of the format, preferred dates, number of participants and your need for indoor space and open-air grounds. Add requirements for equipment, power, logistics and accessibility. This will help the administration offer suitable locations and set the conditions.
- 02Before the contractAgree the zoning plan, build-up and dismantling, the list of services, the parties' responsibilities, the safety protocol and the terms for rescheduling or cancelling the event.