Welcome to the 13th International Book Arsenal Festival! Your safety is our top priority, so we kindly ask that you follow the safety guidelines while at Mystetskyi Arsenal.
In the event of an air raid alert, please proceed immediately to the designated shelter and remain there until the all-clear is announced. A shelter is available on-site at Mystetskyi Arsenal.
For your convenience, evacuation maps will be placed throughout the venue, and directional signs outside the building will guide you to the nearest shelter. You will also find the evacuation map in the printed Festival Guide—available for free at the information desk in the entrance area.
Nearest shelters:
- Basement in the right wing of the Old Arsenal;
- 4 Lavrska Street;
- 13 Mazepy Street;
- 16 Mazepy Street.
The Festival will resume 30 minutes after the alert ends. If the alert ends at 19:30 or later, the Festival will not resume that day.
You may re-enter the Festival with your ticket later the same day if your visit was interrupted by an air raid alert. More ticket info here.
IMPORTANT!
To enhance safety, metal detector gates will be installed at the Festival entrance.
Please do not bring any of the following:
- Firearms, non-lethal weapons, gas or pneumatic weapons, hunting weapons;
- Explosive, flammable, or narcotic substances;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Dangerous metal objects.
Security will deny entry to anyone carrying prohibited items.
If you use a hearing aid or have a pacemaker, please notify the security team before passing through the metal detector. These devices are generally unaffected, though metal components may trigger audio signals.
It’s advisable to carry documentation confirming the presence of a medical implant; if needed, the security team will use a handheld scanner for inspection.
In the context of martial law in Ukraine and in accordance with the legal acts adopted by state authorities in response to the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine, and to prevent or eliminate threats to life and safety, public interests, or national security, and ensuring public order, the Festival Organiser reserves the right to make changes to the program and format of the Festival. Any updates will be communicated to all interested parties via the Book Arsenal website and social media channels.
Attention pet owners: Pets are only allowed inside the Festival premises if carried by their owners. In outdoor areas and in the shelter, dogs must not be present without a leash, in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 10, 2021, No. 1164. Please note that the Book Arsenal venue will be crowded, which may cause stress to your pet.