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.
A major Ukrainian music festival in Wrocław featuring Jerry Heil, ТІК, Parfeniuk, Друга Ріка and more acts on stage.
The Ukrainian music festival SVOI FEST returns to Poznań with headliners like Jerry Heil and Druga Rika, creating a distinctive atmosphere of shared culture.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika brings their 30th-anniversary tour "Ya ye! 30 rokiv" to Kraków, mixing new material with fan-favourite hits.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika brings their 30th-anniversary tour "Ya ye! 30 rokiv" to Warsaw, mixing new material with beloved hits.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika brings its 30th-anniversary tour "Ya ye! 30 rokiv" to Szczecin, mixing new material with fan-favourite hits.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika brings its 30th-anniversary tour "Ya ye! 30 rokiv" to Hamburg, mixing new material with fan-favourite hits.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their anniversary tour "Я Є! 30 років", stopping at Berlin's Badehaus Club.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their "Ya Ye!" anniversary tour, stopping at Tante JU in Dresden.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika marks 30 years with their "Ya Ye!" anniversary tour, stopping in Hannover.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their "Ya Ye!" anniversary tour, performing in Frankfurt at Haus Sindlingen.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with a German tour - concert in Düsseldorf at KLUB KULB.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their anniversary tour "Ya Ye! 30 Years", performing in Bremen.
Ukrainian rock band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their "Я Є! 30 років" anniversary tour, stopping at LKA Longhorn in Stuttgart.
Ukrainian band Druha Rika celebrates 30 years with their anniversary tour "Ya Ye! 30 Years", performing at Rev Lounge in Leipzig.
Druga Rika is an Austrian band performing electronic and experimental music. The concert takes place on November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM.