Check out the top events in Central Asia this week. From concerts and festivals to interesting talks, there’s something for everyone as August continues. Whether you want to enjoy music or explore cultural activities, this guide will help you plan your week.
Kazakhstan
Profit Industry & Energy Day 2024
When: August 23
Where: Astana
A conference on the digitalization of Kazakhstan's industry and energy sector.
Summer Sound
When: August 23
Where: Almaty
A great opportunity to unwind with friends at the end of summer to the hits of stars from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan! Performers include Afruza, Aziz Yuldashev, Moldanazar, and Miras Zhugunusov.
Family Rock Fest
When: August 23-25
Where: Almaty
The largest rock festival in Kazakhstan, taking place from August 23-25. Accommodation at the festival can be arranged in a campsite or hotel for an additional fee.
IQ BBQ Festival
When: August 24
Where: Almaty
An outdoor festival for informal communication with leading world scientists, science popularizers, tech business representatives, and artists.
Chefs Point Gastronomic Festival
When: August 24
Where: Astana
A new format gastronomic festival in Astana that opens the doors to the world of haute cuisine in Kazakhstan. At the festival, you will not only meet the capital's leading chefs but also try unique dishes prepared especially for the guests.
Shabash & Balama Fest
When: August 24
Where: Almaty
The annual collaboration with the heavy music festival Shabash returns for the third time. This year, the event will feature two cool foreign bands and will once again gather your favorite local teams.
Say Mo Concert
When: August 24
Where: Almaty
A performance by Say Mo, known for her unique style and powerful energy on stage.
Almaty Food Fest 2024
When: August 24-25
Where: Almaty
The main goal of the project is to promote the tourist potential of the city, as well as to develop inbound and domestic tourism, along with attracting Michelin and The World’s 50 Best Restaurants & Bars ratings to Almaty. The event traditionally features various national cuisines from around the world, farmer and hand-made stalls, as well as gastronomic competitions, raffles, master classes, culinary shows, and musical performances.
Red Bull SoapBox
When: August 25
Where: Almaty
A unique and exciting event that invites bold and creative teams to participate in a race of homemade carts. This event is characterized by a fun atmosphere where participants compete using vehicles they have built themselves.
Kyrgyzstan
InkubasiaLAB Machine Learning AI Bootcamp
When: August 25-31
Where: Bishkek
A bootcamp at the ololoAkJol co-working resort on Issyk-Kul. Participants will be guided by 15 mentors from Silicon Valley working at companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Meta. They will teach how to solve data problems that impact businesses, apply machine learning models, and use generative AI basics. The sessions will be conducted in English.
Uzbekistan
MOCFEST
When: August 23-25
Where: Tashkent
MOCFEST is an international youth festival of art and creativity. It’s a unified multimedia event that brings together all forms of art and the entire creative community at a large venue in the heart of the city.
World Canoe and Kayak Championships
When: August 23-25
Where: Samarkand
For the first time in Asia, a unique event will be held in the beautiful city of Samarkand — the 2024 World Canoe and Kayak Championships. Over 50 countries from around the world will participate in this exciting sporting event.
SODA LUV Concert
When: August 23
Where: Tashkent
A vibrant musical event that will immerse you in a world of unique sound and energetic rhythms. The performance by SODA LUV, known for his innovative and memorable tracks, promises to be a real treat for fans of electronic and pop music.
Bukhara Night Race 2024 Charity Run
When: August 24
Where: Bukhara
The first night run in Uzbekistan, starting at sunset in Bukhara. This year, races of 5 and 10 kilometers, Nordic walking, and a children's run for participants aged four and above are available for registration.