Nauryz 2025 Celebrations in Kazakhstan

20 March 2025

Hundreds of events dedicated to the celebration of Nauryz will take place across the country. Each region has prepared unique programs that combine national traditions, music, gastronomy, and modern technologies.

Almaty

  • Gala Concert "Almaty – Embraced by Nauryz" (March 21, 11:00, Astana Square) – performances by the Dos-Mukassan ensemble, Mayra Mukhamedkyzy, the group KeshYou, and other artists.
  • Juldyzdy Almaty (March 21–22, 18:00, Astana Square) – an evening music festival featuring renowned performers.
  • Nauryz Fest (March 21–25, Abai Square) – interactive yurts with VR installations dedicated to Abai Kunanbay, a handicraft exhibition, masterclasses, and evening concerts.
  • Concert "Mega Stars of the Turkic World" (March 22, 20:00, Almaty Arena) – performances by Sadraddin, Mustafa Sandal, Roza Zergerli, and Burak Özçivit.
  • Choir of 5,000 Voices (March 22, 9:30, Abai Avenue) – a large-scale performance of songs by Abai Kunanbayev.
  • Book Fair "Nauryz Toiy – Merekeim" (March 21–25, Arbat) – meetings with writers and poetry readings.
  • Creative Festival on Panfilov Street (March 21–22, Panfilov Street) – VR experiences, robotic waiters, and art installations.

Astana

  • Nomadic Civilization Festival (March 21–22) – ethno-reconstructions, exhibitions, and culinary masterclasses.
  • National Sports Tournaments (March 21–23) – Kazakhsha kures, asyk atu, and gir koteru.
  • Festive Concerts on Central Squares (March 21–22) – performances by Kazakhstani artists.

Turkestan

  • Opening of the Tourist Season "Turkestan – Spiritual Capital of the Turkic World" (March 19) – a festive procession, concerts, and historical reenactments.
  • Ethnofestival "Ancient Turkic Traditions" (March 22) – national games, handicraft masterclasses, and traditional ceremonies.
  • XXIII International Boxing Tournament in Memory of Bekzat Sattarkhanov (March 30 – April 4) – a prestigious competition featuring top boxers.

Shymkent

  • Gastronomic Festival "DәмDәсTour" (March 30, Al-Farabi Square) – a contest for the best plov, kebab, samsa, Nauryz kozhe, and a record-setting attempt for the "Largest samsa in Kazakhstan."

Almaty Region

  • Central Square – 25 yurts, national traditions, and a concert featuring pop stars.
  • Kunaev Street – handicraft exhibitions and culinary masterclasses.
  • City Park – asyk atu, Kazakhsha kures, and photo zones.
  • Theatrical Procession with Kyzyr Ata and 100 Dombra Players (March 21) – a large-scale musical performance in honor of the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiyev.
Nauryz 2025 Celebrations in Kazakhstan