Unmissable Events Concluding the Last Weekend of January
Get ready for an exciting weekend in Astana and Almaty, as both cities are offering a variety of cultural and entertaining events. From live concerts and sports competitions to art exhibitions and musical performances, there's something for everyone.
In Astana, the Astana Opera Ballet is collaborating with HasSak, an ethno-folk group, on a concert named "Nomad Inspiration" on January 25. The concert will feature new performances set to the music of HasSak and composer Hamit Shangaliev, promising a unique and unforgettable experience. The concert will take place at the Astana Opera, located at 1, Dinmukhamed Kunayev Street. Tickets are available online.
For art enthusiasts, the "Frida Kahlo Paintings Come to Life" exhibition will be held from Jan. 19 to Feb. 9 at the Lumiere-Hall Multimedia Museum, located at 13 K2B, Al-Farabi Avenue. Tickets are available online. From January 23 to March 8, an exhibition named "Pop Art: Warhol, Lichtenstein and others" will also be held.
Tilek Sultan's exhibition, "Sacred Kimeshek," will run from Dec. 6 to Feb. 16 at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, located at 54, Tauelsizdik Avenue. Tickets are available online.
For sports fans, on January 26, there will be a hockey game between Barys and Siberia. The game will take place at the Barys Arena, located at 57, Turan Avenue. Tickets are available online.
However, no evidence was found in the search results for the Nomad Inspiration concert, Kontinental Hockey League games, Pop Art exhibition, or Sacred Kimeshek exhibition taking place in Astana or Almaty on the weekend of January 25-26, 2026. If you require precise and up-to-date details on these events, you may need to check local event listings, venue websites, or official cultural calendars closer to the date.
In addition to these events, the Central Asia Coatings Show 2026 will be held from January 28 to 30, 2026, at the EXPO International Exhibition Centre in Astana. This event gathers industry leaders in paints, coatings, raw materials, and production technologies with more than 100 exhibitors and over 4,000 visitors expected[1].
Make your weekend truly special with the variety of events and activities curated by The Astana Times. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to explore Astana and Almaty's vibrant cultural scene.
[1] Central Asia Coatings Show 2026. (n.d.). Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://www.centralasiacoatings.com/kazakhstan/en/home.html
- Despite the confusion in the current event listings, music enthusiasts can anticipate an unique concert experience in Astana on a different date, as the Astana Opera Ballet is collaborating with HasSak and composer Hamit Shangaliev for a concert named "Nomad Inspiration", featuring new performances set to music.
- On a separate weekend, art lovers in Almaty will find entertainment in the "Central Asia Coatings Show 2026", an event gathering industry leaders in paints, coatings, and production technologies, providing an opportunity to explore the vibrant cultural scene in a distinct fashion.
