Beyoncé

The organizers of Donbas Arena Grand Opening are ready to unveil the name of the Grand Show guest star. So, welcome – Beyoncé! The renowned American star will give her first concert in Ukraine.

Opening of the new arena promises to be a breathtaking celebration. The Ceremony is produced by K-Events (Italy), a company with a solid record of opening and closing ceremonies for 2006 Turin Olympics, etc.

"The Ceremony we are preparing is a big, challenging and very interesting project, and the guest-star concert is an integral part of it", says Sergiy Palkin, FC Shakhtar CEO, Head of the Organizing Committee for Donbas Arena Opening Ceremony. "I'm happy Beyoncé, a worldwide best-charting pop-star, has accepted our invitation to sing at Donbas Arena Opening. Though she has a tight tour schedule, Beyoncé gladly agreed to come to Donetsk. Her concert is a present for supporters, locals and the whole Ukraine from FC Shakhtar President. I believe, Beyoncé 's concert will be a real pleasure for all FC Shakhtar supporters and will add to the beauty of the Grand Show”.

Concerts, performed by Beyoncé, are among this year’s top ranking shows.

Donbas Arena Opening Ceremony, is due on 29 August, will be broadcasted by Ukraina TV channel.

FC Shakhtar
Press Office