On September 12 and 13, 2026, Kyiv will host one of Ukraine's largest technical festivals — Old Car Land. The event's venue will once again be the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum, located at 1 Malynska Street. The organizers promise guests a hundred exhibits arriving from various corners of the country, as well as a number of national premieres and themed locations united by a single concept: a celebration of historic vehicles.
Main Theme — Forgotten Car Names
The central storyline of the festival will be the brands that, decades ago, were a familiar part of the cityscape but have since turned into true rarities. Visitors will be able to see American, European, and even Ukrainian cars whose names have virtually disappeared from public memory. It is precisely this retrospective of 'bringing back the forgotten' that sets the tone for the entire program and distinguishes Old Car Land from typical car shows.
Lutsk Auto Plant Exhibit and the 'Volynianka' Cars
One of the main highlights will be a separate exhibit of cars from the Lutsk Auto Plant spanning different decades. Among the exhibits are unique military vehicles and special-purpose transport based on serial Ukrainian off-road vehicles. For fans of domestic engineering, this is a rare opportunity to see in one place the cars that served for decades in the army and special services and are now objects of collection.
Two-Wheeled Vehicles and KhVZ Bicycles
The organizers will dedicate a separate themed zone to two-wheeled vehicles. Here, an exhibit of about two dozen bicycles of the KhVZ brand — the legendary Kharkiv production — will be assembled. The lineup of 'bikes' covers different production periods and demonstrates the evolution of Soviet and post-Soviet bicycle manufacturing.
American Classics, European Retro, and Japanese Car Culture
Traditional guests of the festival will be striking examples of American classics, well-known European retro cars, and bright representatives of Japanese car culture. According to media reports, large 'American' cars and vintage Mercedes have already appeared on the site, confirming Old Car Land's status as a showcase for rare and well-preserved vehicles.
Program and Activities for Guests
In addition to passenger cars and two-wheeled exhibits, the program includes an expanded collection of retro trucks and buses, an updated exhibit of large-scale car models from Ukrainian and world manufacturers, themed food courts, interactive exhibitions, and branded souvenirs. The organizers invite both owners of retro vehicles and all fans of historic cars and motorcycles.
In summary: Old Car Land 2026 will take place on September 12–13 on the grounds of the 'Wheels of History' museum (Kyiv, 1 Malynska Street). The festival brings together forgotten car names, the Lutsk Auto Plant exhibit, KhVZ bicycles, and international retro vehicles into a single themed event for the whole family.
