From Football to Photography, Weekend Highlights in Astana and Almaty

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – This weekend’s lineup offers a mix of cultural traditions, live performances, sports and visual art, with events ranging from a celebration of Kazakh heritage to cinematic music concerts and contemporary exhibitions. The Astana Times has curated a guide of events and activities to make your weekend truly special. Photo credit: Shutterstock BaiQymyz national festival on July 11 – 12  BaiQymyz is Kazakhstan’s first national festival celebrating the best kumys. The event brings together traditional cuisine, horse and saddle exhibitions, family-friendly activities, and live music. With a 45 million tenge (US$84,447) prize fund, a headline performance by Sadraddin, and a Kazakhstan Record in the making, it’s a dynamic celebration of culture, taste, and heritage.  Photo credit: gov.kz Venue: Kazanat Hippodrome.  Tickets are available here.  Jubilee solo exhibition of Nurbek Zhardemov, July 11 – Aug. 30  Discover the artistic world of Nurbek Zhardemov at the “Aqjaiyq Ölkem” exhibition, where paintings inspired by Kazakh heritage, cultural memory and personal reflection come together. The exhibition offers visitors a journey through tradition and contemporary artistic expression. Photo credit: kraeved-kst.kz Venue: National Museum of Kazakhstan; 54 Tauelsizdik Avenue. Tickets are available here. Football match, July 12 Football fans can cheer on one of the season’s biggest Kazakhstan Premier League clashes as FC Astana hosts FC Aktobe in a highly anticipated match. Photo credit: ticketon.kz Venue: Astana Arena; 48 Turan Avenue. Tickets are available here.  Almaty  “The Music of Hans Zimmer” concert,  July 12  Dive into the cinematic universe with Tynda.music’s spellbinding tribute to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer. Experience the symphony orchestra and choir as they breathe life into Zimmer’s unforgettable compositions, merging electronic and orchestral elements in a mesmerizing performance. Photo credit: azernews.az From the sweeping soundscapes of “Interstellar” to the majestic melodies of “The Lion King” and the swashbuckling adventures of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” immerse yourself in the magic of Zimmer’s iconic works. Venue: Republic Palace; 56, Dostyk Avenue. Tickets are available here.  “Not Just Ballet” performance, July 12  Experience an evening where graceful choreography, expressive movement and captivating performances celebrate the beauty of dance. Photo credit: gov.kz Venue: Korean Theatre of Musical Comedy; 158 Bogenbay Batyr Avenue. Tickets are available here.  “Nature touched” exhibition, July 11 – 30  Explore a thought-provoking photography exhibition that reflects on femininity through the interplay of the human body and nature. Blending light, texture and organic forms, the photographs invite visitors to contemplate the connection between inner experience and the natural world. Photo credit: sxodim.com Venue: Almaty Gallery; 44 Dostyk Avenue. Tickets are available here.  The post From Football to Photography, Weekend Highlights in Astana and Almaty appeared first on The Astana Times.