When:
December 20 – 22
Where:
PlatformA, st. Zheltoksan, 148
What is the price:
for free
In addition to food, this weekend the PlatformA food market will host a rich entertainment program. You will find: a Christmas fair, master classes, DJ sets, a film screening, a children's performance, lotto, a tea ceremony and a live retreat.
The schedule can be found on the food market page.
WHEN:
December 20, 19:00
WHAT IS THE PRICE:
BARBOLSYN, st. Ualikhanov, 47
WHAT IS THE PRICE:
for free
BARBOLSYN will host ????? ??????? evening. So far there are more questions than answers. According to the latest information, Arkadiy Frolov will be at the DJ booth.
When:
December 20, 19:00
Where:
Rocky Horror bar, st. Zheltoksan 96/98
What is the price:
from 6,000 tenge
"18+" is a documentary stand-up performance in which six actresses will talk about sex, love and relationships as sincerely, boldly and with humor as possible. You will also enjoy a cabaret with hits from Marilyn Monroe's I Wanna Be Loved By You to Britney Spears' Toxic.
After the show at Rocky there will be an electronic music party WEEKENDER, featuring performances by Abazh.axa, sicocrocoloco, NES, Hooliganskaya elektronika, Re:marka, Bismildin, Vazeqq, Shemy, Aisana and Arys Ässem.
When:
December 20, 23:00
Where:
"Klubok", st. Makataeva, 137
What is the price:
free with repost until 00:00
Barbolsyn are hosting a karaoke evening, at the end of which the best singer will be treated to any drink from the menu. The cost of ordering one song is 500 tenge.
When:
December 21, 12:00
Where:
UFO Canteen, 239 Zhandarbekova St.
What is the price:
for free
On the day of the winter solstice, the creative association TOLK, the streaming platform CHAIKHANA and the underground radio Rytmabad Radio are joining forces to host a daytime techno rave in Askhana.
The stage will feature: Edigee, Aisana, DSL System, Subject Jam Orchestra, Camacornetto and Alex Kju.
When:
December 21, 18:00
WHERE:
"Kazakhfilm", Al-Farabi Avenue, 176
WHAT IS THE PRICE:
8,000 tenge
"The Dove Light" is a New Year's performance by Violetta Bogdanova. The plot tells the story of a gray dove who decided to survive the winter in the Kazakhfilm pavilion with his comrade Serge. There they knocked together a Christmas tree from what they found and put together a concert from those they met along the way.
When:
December 21, 19:00
Where:
"Klubok", st. Makataeva, 137
What is the price:
from 3,000 tenge
Almatyllectuals debut with a new format MÄD talk. This is a party combined with a forum and lectures from figures of the Almaty scene. The theme of the first forum is music and clubs. Among the speakers: founders, organizers and representatives of the clubs "Klubok", "BARDAK" and "ANKLAV".
Maxim Komarov, Padvarotnya, DJ DOBRIYDRUG b2b Astari Arc, Kirill Blazhenny will perform on stage.
When:
December 21, 23:00
Where:
bULt, st. Gagarina, 83
What is the price:
2,500 tenge
bULt will host a chill party with the theme of communication, music and inspiration. The stage will feature Ainura Mei, Diersaik, Levalevin, 3anova and laundry:open.
Musical show "Little Red Riding Hood"
When:
December 21, 23:00
Where:
Rocky Horror bar, st. Zheltoksan 96/98
What is the price:
for free
The author's musical show based on "Little Red Riding Hood" is a comedy performance with elements of satire. In a new interpretation of the story, they will tell the irony of the "ideal version of yourself" and show what is hidden behind the mask of perfection.
When:
December 22, 12:00
Where:
“Cooperative Love”, Zhibek Zholy Ave., 50
What is the price:
for free
The OPERATIONAL concept store is hosting a New Year's fair. You can expect local clothing and accessory brands, a tarot reading for the coming year, music, cocktails and food, as well as a prize draw.
New Year's apartment party "Blue Light"
When:
December 22, 22:00
Where:
Rocky Horror bar, st. Zheltoksan 96/98
What is the price:
from 2,000 tenge
The community "Forgotten Rhyme" is organizing a New Year's party in the style of the show "Blue Light". You can expect dancing and singing along to your favorite songs, a master class on New Year's cards, gifts, and tarot cards.
Performances of the theatre-studio "House of Culture"
When:
December 22 – 28
Where:
Theatre-studio "House of Culture", Furmanov Ave., 119
What is the price:
from 3,000 tenge
On December 22, the theater will premiere the play "On the Road to Bremen." The plot tells about the familiar Donkey, Dog, Cat and Rooster. You will find a bit of a fairy tale, a drop of irony, many adventures, a prince, robbers, a capricious Queen, as well as music, humor and real magic. The shows will take place at 15:30 and 19:00.
On December 28, the stage will feature the signature performance “Report for the Academy” based on the prose of Franz Kafka and Paul Preciado.
When:
December 23, 30
Where:
Ever Jazz. Zenkova st., 24
What is the price:
2,000 tenge
On Mondays, the EverJazz club hosts improvisational jam sessions. This is a great opportunity to give yourself a New Year's mood. A house band will take the stage and play the main jazz standards all evening. Volunteer musicians can join in spontaneously.
Performance "Moms. Petya. Vatuki"
When:
December 25, 19:00
Where:
"Transforma", st. Markova, 44
What is the price:
5,000 tenge
The play tells the story of Petya, who returns from Moscow to his provincial town of Vatuki. A whole kaleidoscope of events awaits him in his homeland: a clash with the past, a meeting with friends, the oddities of local life and attempts to understand his family again.
Concert "Dedication to the memory of Bulat Tynybekov"
When:
December 26, 19:00
Where:
Philharmonic named after Zhambyl, st. Tole Bi, 21
What is the price:
for free
The Philharmonic will host a concert dedicated to the memory of cellist Bulat Tynybekov, who died in November of this year. The concert will feature the musician's relatives, friends and associates. The program includes a number of works and performers of various genres – from classical to mainstream.
WHEN:
December 26 – 29, 19:00
Where:
"ARTISHOCK", Big stage, Gogol st., 40
What is the price:
from 10,000 tenge
At the New Year's performance from the "ARTиШОК" team, the audience and the artists sit at one large table, as if they were guests, drink tea, sing their favorite songs together and talk about love, loved ones and dear places.
When:
December 29, 17:00
Where:
"House 36", st. Baribaeva, 36
What is the price:
from 3,500 tenge
The "match" project suggests spending this year with rock and roll, melancholic indie and alt-rock. The following bands will perform on stage: Dóreki!, "Shlepki", "Govoyashchee Rebro", Doel Grant and Mikksherr.
When:
December 29, 18:00
Where:
"Klubok", st. Makataeva, 137
What is the price:
for free
"Klubok" invites guests to a New Year's disco around the CHU Hi-Fi sound system and its friends to share the pre-New Year's mood together.
When:
December 31, 22:00
Where:
Rocky Horror bar, st. Zheltoksan 96/98
What is the price:
Book by room
On New Year's Eve, Rocky Horror is hosting the Nutcracker theatre cabaret. The program includes a light show, jokes and dancing. You can also expect magic rituals for luck and predictions from a tarot reader, a big festive dinner from chefs and bartenders, and a musical quiz.
United party SHU[LAMA] x BALAMA x KONTRKULTURA
When:
December 31st
Due to the closing of the music festivals SHU[LAMA], BALAMA and "KONTRKULTURA " there will be one last joint party. There will be post-punk, hip-hop and electronic music. Follow the updates on the festival pages.
When:
December 31st
Where:
bULt, st. Gagarina, 83
What is the price:
4,000 tenge until 00:00
bULt celebrates its fifth anniversary and the New Year. The headliner of the night is an artist from the British queer scene Ikävä Pii. He is known for abstract and detailed music in club genres. Support will be provided by bULt residents.
New Year's Ball w/ YOUNG LYCHEE
When:
December 31, 23:00
Where:
"Klubok", st. Makataeva, 137
What is the price:
free with repost until 00:00
The headliner of the New Year's Ball at Klubok will be the multi-genre artist from Berlin YOUNG LYCHEE. His sets are distinguished by their special dynamism, empathy and a mix of electro, house, techno, trance, hardcore, gabber and much more at a frequency of 140 to 180 beats per minute.