Featured Happenings to Conclude January's Last Weekend
In the vibrant cities of Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan, a diverse range of cultural and entertainment events are set to captivate audiences. From concerts and air shows to festivals and exhibitions, these events promise an unforgettable experience at notable venues with ticket information readily available.
Almaty Events
Kickstarting the list is the Open-Air Cinema (August 8-18), offering rooftop movie screenings with stunning city and mountain views. The event will take place at Open Cinema Almaty, located at 58/1 Zhandosov Street, 3rd floor. Tickets can be easily purchased online [1].
The Air Show “Baiserke Sky – 2025” (August 17) is another must-see event, featuring aerobatic performances, vintage and modern aircraft flights, parachute jumps, and more. The venue for this thrilling spectacle is Baiserke Airfield, 60a Baikonur Street. Tickets are also available online [1].
The JUMP Urban Street Festival (August 17) is a lively event that includes the final games of JUMP 3×3 basketball, concerts by performers Irina Kairatovna, Yenlik, and Hiro, as well as dance and DJ battles, skateboard and graffiti competitions. The festival will take place at Medeo Ice Rink, 465 Kerei and Zhanibek Khans Street. Tickets can be found online [1].
Astana Events
The North Kazakhstan region, including Astana, is hosting international cultural events from August 11 to 17. These events focus on history, culture, education, and youth policy, with the Botai heritage – key for understanding horse domestication history – at their core. The third International Symposium of Artists "Botai – Uly Dala Madenieti" art exhibition, international seminars, and artist plein airs at the Imantau-Shalkar resort area are among the events taking place. Venues and ticket details are accessible through official cultural ministry channels [5].
Hockey Matches and Art Exhibitions
While specific dates for hockey matches and art exhibitions were not explicitly listed, both cities generally host events at major sports complexes (Astana Arena in Astana and Halyk Arena in Almaty) and cultural centers and theaters like La Bohême Theater (Almaty) [1].
Summary of venues with ticket info for highlighted events
| Event | Date(s) | Venue | Ticket Info | |-------------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------| | Open-Air Cinema | Aug. 8–18 | Open Cinema Almaty, 58/1 Zhandosov Street | Tickets available online[1] | | Air Show “Baiserke Sky – 2025”| Aug. 17 | Baiserke Airfield, 60a Baikonur Street | Tickets available online[1] | | JUMP Urban Street Festival | Aug. 17 | Medeo Ice Rink, 465 Kerei and Zhanibek Khans Street | Tickets available online[1] | | Botai Cultural Heritage Events | Aug. 11–17 | Various venues in North Kazakhstan including near Astana | Check official cultural channels[5] |
For more details on concert dates and ticket purchasing, checking local event portals or official venue websites closer to the event dates is recommended.
Additional Events
- Tilek Sultan's exhibition, "Sacred Kimeshek", is being held at the National Museum of Kazakhstan from December 6 to February 16. The exhibition showcases an impressive collection of ancient kimeshek, national costumes, jewelry, and handcrafted headdresses. The National Museum of Kazakhstan is located at 54, Tauelsizdik Avenue, and tickets can be purchased online [2].
- Tilek Sultan, a member of the Union of Artisans of Kazakhstan and holder of the UNESCO quality mark, has dedicated years to studying and preserving the art of the kimeshek, a traditional women's headdress.
- The Hollywood Soundtracks concert, scheduled for January 25 at Smart Point, located at 280, Baizakov Street, promises a seamless blend of visual storytelling and rich, emotional melodies [3]. Tickets for this event can be purchased online [3].
- A Kontinental Hockey League match between Barys and Siberia is scheduled for January 26 [4].
- The Astana Opera Ballet is collaborating with HasSak, an ethno-folk group, for a concert named "Nomad Inspiration" on January 25. The concert will feature new performances by choreographer Sultanbek Gumar, with captivating music by HasSak and composer Hamit Shangaliev [6].
- An exhibition named "Frida Kahlo Paintings Come to Life" is being held at the Lumiere-Hall Multimedia Museum from January 19 to February 9. The exhibition presents almost all of Frida Kahlo's works in a large-scale multimedia display, and its extensive information area reveals fascinating details about Frida Kahlo's works [7]. The Lumiere-Hall Multimedia Museum is located at 13 K2B, Al-Farabi Avenue, and tickets can be purchased online [8].
[1] [Event ticketing website link] [2] [National Museum of Kazakhstan ticket link] [3] [Hollywood Soundtracks concert ticket link] [4] [Barys vs Siberia hockey match information] [5] [Official cultural channels link] [6] [Astana Opera Ballet and HasSak concert information] [7] [Frida Kahlo Paintings Come to Life exhibition information] [8] [Lumiere-Hall Multimedia Museum ticket link]
- In addition to the Open-Air Cinema, Air Show "Baiserke Sky – 2025", and JUMP Urban Street Festival, the Hollywood Soundtracks concert on January 25 promises an emotionally captivating experience at Smart Point, located at 280, Baizakov Street. Tickets can be purchased online [3].
- The Tilek Sultan's exhibition, "Sacred Kimeshek", running from December 6 to February 16 at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, offers an intriguing exploration of ancient kimeshek, national costumes, jewelry, and handcrafted headdresses. The museum is located at 54, Tauelsizdik Avenue, and tickets can be purchased online [2].
