Druga Rika (Друга Ріка) is a Ukrainian rock band from Zhytomyr, active since 1996 under the leadership of vocalist and trumpeter Valeriy Kharchyshyn. Their sound blends pop-rock with Britpop, new wave and indie-rock influences, and their songs have three times won the "Song of the Year" title on Ukrainian television. With seven studio albums and a near-unchanged lineup over three decades, the band ranks among the most enduring acts on the Ukrainian rock scene.
Druga Rika held an anniversary concert "Ya ye! 30 rokiv" at the Palace of Sports in Kyiv, performing 30 of their most famous hits.
The band announced a European jubilee tour "Ya ye! 30 Years" running from October 18 to November 10, 2026, covering cities including Krakow, Warsaw, Prague, Amsterdam, Paris and Stockholm.
Druga Rika performed a concert in their hometown Zhytomyr marking the 20th anniversary of the album "Rekordy".
Druga Rika received a special YUNA award for large-scale fundraising for drones in support of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Druga Rika performed at the Atlas UNITED 2024 charity festival in Kyiv, held in a new charity format after a three-year break.
The Ukrainian music festival SVOI FEST returns to Poznań with headliners like Jerry Heil and Druga Rika, creating a distinctive atmosphere of shared culture.
Druga Rika is an Austrian band performing electronic and experimental music. The concert takes place on November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.