From postcard exhibitions to pop culture, jazz, opera, boxing, and bazaar vibes — here’s your guide to the region’s top events this week in Astana, Almaty, Bishkek, and Tashkent.
Cities and Nature of Kazakhstan on Postcards
When: July 6
Where: Astana
This exhibition offers a unique perspective on Kazakh history and culture through early 20th-century postcards. Over 400 original cards from the museum’s collection depict cities, daily life, and the cultural landscape of the Kazakh people during that era.
International Music Festival “Operalia”
When: July 8
Where: Astana
In honor of the anniversary year of prominent Kazakhstani composers Yevgeny Brusilovsky, Akhmet Yesbayev, Shamshi Kaldayakov, Nurgisa Tlendiyev, and Serkebai Mukhamedzhanov, the concert “Өнер тарландары” will feature their most celebrated works.
When: July 9-13
Where: Astana
The legendary geek culture festival COMIC CON ASTANA returns. A must-attend event for fans of movies, comics, video games, series, cartoons, and anime — packed with excitement, cosplay, and community.
When: July 12
Where: Astana
A major fitness festival combining the NPC Worldwide Eurasia Championship, a fitness industry expo, educational masterclasses from top speakers, and a dynamic show program with a headline performance.
When: July 12
Where: Almaty
Ten hours of live music from iconic artists across Europe, America, and Asia. Expect a cutting-edge stage, laser shows, massive sound systems, and immersive art spaces perfect for photos and inspiration.
When: until July 12
Where: Almaty
Presented at the A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts, this immersive multimedia installation invites audiences to explore the concept of time on both emotional and intellectual levels — pushing the boundaries of contemporary artistic expression.
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Connections: Immersive Audio Walk Performance
When: July 11
Where: Bishkek
Connections is a one-of-a-kind audio walk where the streets of Bishkek become your stage, strangers transform into actors, and you take the lead role. A guide and an administrator accompany you throughout the experience to help you fully immerse yourself in the narrative.
When: July 11
Where: Bishkek
Waiting is a mono-opera based on the poem by Robert Rozhdestvensky. The music — at times touchingly naïve, at other times intensely expressive — captivates the listener with its sincerity and deep emotional connection to the heroine’s story.
The Master and Margarita — Stage Performance
When: July 9
Where: Tashkent
The Master and Margarita is a two-act play based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novel. Directed by People's Artist of Russia and Golden Mask Award winner Yefim Zvenyatsky.
When: July 10
Where: Tashkent
The Yunusabad Sports Complex will host an evening of professional boxing. The event will feature matches between 10 pairs of boxers across various weight categories.
Art Bazaar at International Hotel
When: July 13
Where: Tashkent
A traditional art bazaar bringing together artisans from all over Uzbekistan. Discover unique handmade crafts from across the country in one vibrant space.