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“a mesmerizing blend of centuries-old traditions”
-Chicago Sun-Times
“wild mix of guttural vocals with theatrical flair… They are earthy and sweet, with a kick.”
-MinnPost
Ukrainian sirens YAGÓDY, will return to the U.S in early 2026 for a breathtaking new tour highlighted by a performance at the renowned Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN. Celebrated for their “primal energy” (Chicago Reader, March 2025) and hypnotic vocal harmonies, this quartet blends ethno-ritual performances with feminine resilience for a “dynamic and contemporary” (Minneapolis Star Tribune) experience.
Since making their North American debut in 2025, YAGÓDY has continued to evolve their craft, recently releasing a haunting new single, “Koni,” and video from director and cinematographer Olia Klymuk.
In this original song inspired by her grandmother, YAGÓDY founder Zoriana Dybovska sings of “the youth that passes and the love that lives in memories.” The song draws on the image of the willow tree, a central motif in Ukrainian folklore that acts as an emblem of tenderness, grief, and endurance.
The three original vocalists of YAGÓDY—Zoriana Dybovska, Vasylyna Voloshyn, Tetiana Voitiv, and accordionist Nadiia Parashchuk—continue their mission to preserve, reinterpret, and breathe new life into Ukrainian Ukrainian folk songs and traditions from around the world. YAGÓDY’s repertoire will also include music from their self-titled debut album as well as original singles “Tsunamia,” which placed in Ukraine’s national Eurovision selection, and the defiant anthem “BRamaYa.” They will be joined on tour by drummer Teimyraz Gogitidze.
2026 NORTH AMERICA TOUR DATES
JAN 14 BOULDER, CO THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER
JAN 15 BOULDER, CO THE DAIRY ARTS CENTER
JAN 16 SANTA FE, NM THE NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART
JAN 17 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SOUTH BROADWAY CULTURAL CENTER
JAN 20 SEATTLE, WA THE TRIPLE DOOR
JAN 21 BEND, OR TOWER THEATRE
JAN 23 SPOKANE WA COUGHLIN THEATER LYRTLE WOLDSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
JAN 24 CORVALLIS, OR PRAX AT OSU
JAN 25 EUGENE, OR UNITY VALLEY CHURCH
JAN 29 VANCOUVER, BC KAY MEEKS ARTS CENTER
MAR 26 KNOXVILLE, TN BIG EARS FESTIVAL
APRIL 3 FAIRFIELD, IA FAIRFIELD ARTS & CONVENTION CENTER
APRIL 4 OVERLAND PARK, KS MIDWEST TRUST CENTER
The new single and 2026 tour mark a pivotal chapter for YAGÓDY, as they invite American audiences into a world where myth and music converge.
About YAGÓDY
A concert announcer once casually called the group “yagody,” meaning “berries,” a name that stuck and soon represented the group’s identity: wild, vibrant, and deeply rooted in the earth.
Today, YAGÓDY is celebrated for their intense vocal work, ritualistic staging, and transformative interpretations of folk traditions. Their performances serve as both preservation and rebellion.
