Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty: Culture, Sports, and More to Explore
Art, Culture, and Adventure Await in Astana and Almaty
From July 12 to August 2, the Has Sanat gallery in Astana is hosting the "Rhythm of Time" exhibition by Kazakh artist Ahmet Akhat. The gallery, located at 14D, Mangilik El Avenue, is offering tickets for the exhibition online.
Meanwhile, movie lovers can enjoy CinemaPark, an outdoor film screening under the stars in Central Park, Astana. The event takes place on July 26-27, and tickets are available online. The venue for the movies under the sky is Atakent Park, located at 42k10, Timiryazev Street.
For those seeking adventure, a horseback tour experience is available in Astana on July 26-27. The specific location is the Favorit business center, 56A Bogenbai Batyr Avenue, and tickets can be purchased online.
Astana Day Celebrations are also taking place in early July, featuring open-air concerts, theater, street shows, family events, and more. Highlights include Asyl Mura on July 4 at Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, “Thumbelina” puppet performance (July 5-6 at Alem Innovative School), and Sheree’s concert (July 6 at EverJazz). Tickets for these performances can be purchased online.
Over in Almaty, the prestigious Kinga Farm Kazakhstan Derby horse racing event is taking place on July 26 at Almaty Horse Racing, 10 A Ilyas Omarov Street. Tickets for this event can be purchased online.
Art enthusiasts should not miss Nurlan Zhainakbayev’s exhibition "Creativity Without Borders. Next." at the Abilkhan Kasteyev State Art Museum, located at 137, Zheltoksan Street. The exhibition, which reflects on Kazakh nature and identity, is running from July 8 to Aug 8, and tickets can be purchased online.
The Circus Festival is taking place on July 26-27 at Kazakh State Circus, located at 50, Abay Street. Tickets can be purchased online.
For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Ormanya Magic Festival is taking place at Ormanya camping on July 27. This event features art, music, and mindfulness activities in the forest, and tickets can be purchased online.
[1] Ticket purchases for these events can be done through provided event links or official venues as indicated. Specific ticket portals were referenced with "Tickets are available here" in event listings, implying official ticket sites linked in announcements.
[2] The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events taking place in Astana for the week of July 12-27.
[3] The "Abay-Togzhan" performance, a poetic solo performance inspired by the life and inner world of Abai Kunanbayuly, is taking place at the Astana Musical Theater on July 27. Tickets can be purchased online.
[4] A new fact not previously mentioned is that a mountain lake in the Almaty Region was photographed by Dmitry Pichugin.
[5] A standalone fact not directly related to the events is that the meeting place for the horseback tour experience in Astana is Favorit business center, located at 56A, Bogenbai Batyr Avenue. Tickets for this event are available online.
- Visitors looking for a mix of entertainment can enjoy a variety of events in Astana and Almaty, such as attending the "Rhythm of Time" art exhibition, watching movies under the stars, participating in a horseback tour, or experiencing the Ormanya Magic Festival – all of which offer online ticket purchases.
- Sports enthusiasts won't want to miss the Kinga Farm Kazakhstan Derby in Almaty or the competitive horse racing event during the Astana Day Celebrations. These thrilling equestrian events also offer online ticket sales.
