Ukraine/ 5.3 Sector specific legislation  

5.3.2 Performing arts and music

A Law on Theatre and Performing Activities was adopted in 2004 by the Parliament of Ukraine and signed by the President in 2005. The Law "regulates social relations in the sphere of theatre activity, defines the order of theatre establishment and activities" including different types of theatres.

Meanwhile, performing arts and music is regulated by some provisions found in the Fundamentals of the Legislation on Culture (1992) and the Law on Professional Artists and Artists' Unions (1997).

The Law on Touring Activities in Ukraine (2003) determines sources of support to the development of the national performing arts and music sector.