ASTANA – A diverse lineup of events awaits this weekend, featuring concerts, unique sounds, and art exhibitions for everyone to enjoy. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends and family. A high energy musical spectacle brings the biggest pop hits of the 2000s to life in a bold new format.
More than 35 performers share the stage, combining a live symphony orchestra and choir with dancefloor ready beats. This is not just a concert, but a full scale disco party with powerful arrangements and the energy of a true live show, blending nostalgia, rhythm and a cinematic sound that keeps the crowd moving all night.
Venue: Qazaqconcert; 10/1 Mangilik El Avenue. Tickets are available here. A horseback riding tour is an excellent alternative to hiking or cycling. It offers a two-hour ride through the forest to enjoy nature and improve your health. Perfect for team-building, it includes tea from a samovar (a traditional tea urn, historically heated with coal or wood, used to boil water and serve tea), traditional games and a relaxing break.
Venue: Qulatay; Get more information here. “Gaukhartas” is a captivating musical drama set in the heart of the Kazakh steppe, exploring family, love, and conflict. With a rich storyline spanning decades, it weaves together contrasting personalities, passionate relationships, and unforgettable music.
Venue: Musical Theater of Young Spectators; 47B Zhakyp Omarov Street. Tickets are available here. “Van Gogh: Paintings Come to Life” exhibition, April 17 – 30 Through movement, light, and sound, stunning visuals and cutting-edge technology bring Van Gogh’s masterpieces to life.
The exhibition uses state-of-the-art projection technology to surround visitors with moving images, creating a fully immersive journey into the artist’s world. Step inside the vibrant scenes of “Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “The Bedroom,” and feel the emotions behind Van Gogh’s brushstrokes.
Perfect for art lovers and those seeking a unique cultural experience. Venue: Lumiere-Hall multimedia museum; 8 Abay Avenue. Tickets are available here. A dynamic ice show where young performers bring together figure skating, music and storytelling in a visually striking performance.