ASTANA – Spend the weekend exploring cultural events, live performances and exciting sports competitions across Kazakhstan’s two largest cities. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends and family. Photo credit: AI-generated image/ The Astana Times Experience the city’s largest pop culture festival featuring an international cosplay competition, interactive activities, master classes, panel discussions and meet-and-greets with actors, bloggers and renowned cosplayers.
Venue: Barys Arena; 57 Turan Avenue. Tickets are available here. Dance the night away at this open-air music festival featuring live performances, vibrant energy and a summer party atmosphere that keeps the celebrations going into the early hours. Venue: White Lounge & Club; 6/4 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue.
Tickets are available here. “From Athens to Astana” exhibition, Aug. 5 – Sept. 30 Explore the history of the Olympic Games through Olympic Relics from the Vladimir Potanin’s Collection, featuring rare artifacts, memorabilia and stories that celebrate the legacy and spirit of international sport.
Venue: National Museum of Kazakhstan; 54 Tauelsizdik Avenue. Tickets are available here. Experience a new take on football as digital gaming and traditional sport come together in an interactive competition that blends virtual and real-world action. Venue: Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex; 59 Turan Avenue.
Tickets are available here. Cheer on FC Astana as they return to Premier League action for a home match against FC Okzhetpes in what promises to be another exciting contest for football fans.