On January 6, Odesa took part in the performance festival «STUSuyemos», a living tribute to the poet who remained free even in chains.

The event was founded by military man and musician Ihor Dvyhalo, who conducted organizational meetings from a bunker, symbolizing that culture knows no barriers.

This year, cities such as Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Kamianets joined Odesa.

The celebration in Odesa took place at the More Music Club, featuring an eclectic musical and poetic performance that highlighted Stus as a rebellious artist, still relevant today.

The evening began with electronic music, under which an 11-year-old boy recited Stus's poem, making the voice of the sixties poet resonate as that of a new generation.

The program included a musical stand-up from the independent Kyiv theater «Between Three Columns» and mini-sets by Odesa bands across various genres — from electronic to industrial metal.

Some music was composed directly on Stus's poems, while others were reflections and fantasies inspired by his texts. Between segments, brief facts about Vasyl Stus’s life were shared — dates, events, and details often overlooked in official biographies.

The finale featured a collaborative carol «Good evening to you, Mr. Host».

On January 6, during Epiphany, the carol resonated in unison across various cities in Ukraine.