Explore our detailed roundup of the most captivating cultural events and happenings across Central Asia this week, featuring the best of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan
Code Talks
When: November 16
Where: Almaty
Code Talks is a professional conference for IT specialists, including backend and frontend engineers, QA and DevOps specialists, analysts, product managers, and team leaders.
Concert by Hammali & Navai
When: November 17
Where: Almaty
The popular rap duo Hammali & Navai will perform live in Almaty and Bishkek this November.
V $ X V PRiNCE Concert
When and where: November 17 in Astana and November 23 in Almaty
V $ X V PRiNCE is preparing a new tour with a bright show and favorite hits! Expect live sound, powerful drums, and vibrant guitar, hosted by Kurantedisa.
Lecture "The art of dying. Death in visuals"
When: November 17
Where: Astana
The first showing of a new lecture by Arthur Chek titled "The Art of Dying: Death in Visuals" will attract viewers with its lightness, accessibility, and humor.
Ballet "The Nutcracker"
When: November 18
Where: Astana
"The Nutcracker," based on the work of German storyteller Hoffman, has captivated audiences for 120 years. Spectators can expect unforgettable characters, magnificent costumes, captivating action, and stunning music by Tchaikovsky.
PROFIT Education Day
When: November 15
Where: Almaty
Profit Education Day is a conference dedicated to information technology in Kazakhstan's education sector, offering representatives of educational institutions the chance to learn about new technologies that can enhance the learning process and its effectiveness.
Kyrgyzstan
Concert by Hammali & Navai
When: November 16
Where: Bishkek
The popular rap duo Hammali & Navai will perform live in Almaty and Bishkek this November.
Spectacle “The song of the lark at dawn”
When: November 16-17
Where: Bishkek
The performance is based on Kyrgyz folklore from the Soviet era. The three central characters—priests gathered for a prehistoric ritual of fortune-telling about the future—represent three types of fairy tales: magical, domestic, and animal tales.
Uzbekistan
Startup Battle
When: November 13
Where: Tashkent
The U-Enter Center for Innovative Entrepreneurship announced the Startup Battle competition, which will be held as part of the Central Asian Startup Forum.
Hackathon URBAN.TECH UZBEKISTAN
When: November 14
Where: Tashkent
The annual URBAN.TECH UZBEKISTAN hackathon offers young professionals the opportunity to develop technological solutions using open data.
Concert by virtuoso pianist Lang Lang
When: November 19
Where: Tashkent
Lang Lang is an outstanding pianist in contemporary classical music, having performed at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and in the most prestigious concert halls worldwide.
Tajikistan
Footbal match Tajikistan — Nepal
When: November 13
Where: Dushanbe
In November, FIFA will host a series of friendly matches in Dushanbe between the national teams of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal, who will be competing in the qualification tournament for the AFC Asian Cup 2027.
Escape Room "Isolation: 1408"
When: November 09-30
Where: Dushanbe
Step into the eerie world of Room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Inspired by the chilling events surrounding its previous guest, Michael Enslin, a writer of supernatural thrillers, this escape room challenges you to uncover the mysteries of the haunted room.