The Childhood That Never Was

January 20 at 19:00

The Childhood That Never Was is a deeply moving story based on the author’s own childhood, portraying the early hardships of an orphaned boy who grows up in the village of Urzhar and learns resilience, integrity, and hope despite loss and loneliness. Written in 2008, the book became one of the first Kazakh online bestsellers, widely shared on social media and resonating strongly with young audiences through its message that perseverance can lead to a brighter future.

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FC Kairat vs FC Brugge

January 20 at 20:30

FC Kairat will play against Club Brugge in an upcoming European fixture. The match is expected to be a competitive encounter, with both teams aiming to demonstrate strong performances on the international stage.

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Diamond

January 21-22 at 19:00

«Gauhartas» is a musical drama that reveals the secrets of a simple family in the Kazakh steppe and covers the period from 1975 to the present day. Two brothers, Tastan, brought up to be strict, and Kairken, brought up to be affectionate, clash with each other. Family matters are further complicated by the arrival of a bride named Saltanat, who has a passion for singing and a silky personality. The musical drama tells not one, but two love stories. The first is Saltanat's love for her husband Tastan and the second is Kairken's unconditional love for Saltanat, his sister-in-law....

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VTB United League (Astana - Lokomotiv-Kuban)

January 21-22, 25-26

Astana-Zhastar is finally returning to its home court and will play its last four games of the year on home turf. For Astana's youth team, the VTB United Youth League regular season has become a new challenge. Let's support the next generation of Kazakhstani basketball players.

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«The Pillowman»

January 22 at 19:00

The play by world-renowned Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, «The Pillowman», unfolds within a police interrogation room. Two seasoned detectives are investigating a string of gruesome serial murders, with the main suspects being a writer named Katurian and his older brother, Michal. But the hardest part is uncovering the truth, finding the real killer. So who is he, this mysterious Pillowman?

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Mirrors of Time: Franck & Rachmaninoff

January 23 at 19:00

The concert Mirrors of Time: Franck & Rachmaninoff brings together renowned cellist Yermek Kurmanayev and pianist Anara Kamelinova, winners of the 2022 UMAI National Award for Best Musical Ensemble. Featuring cello sonatas by César Franck and Sergei Rachmaninoff, the program explores a dialogue between French Romantic lyricism and the powerful expressiveness of the Russian musical tradition.

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«MILLENNIUM night» show by «Evening of Humor» in Astana

January 23 at 20:30

MILLENNIUM Night by Evening of Humor is a two-hour comedy show bringing together some of Kazakhstan’s most popular comedians on one stage. Featuring stand-up, sketches, musical numbers, and other comedy formats, the event aims to spread positivity and has already gained millions of views and strong audience recognition on social media.

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Shine of Classic

January 25 at 17:00

Shine of Classic is a symphony orchestra concert celebrating the brilliance and diversity of classical music, conceived as a dialogue between eras, styles, and composers. Performed by the E. Rakhmadiev Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra under several conductors, the program spans from Viennese classicism to 20th-century modernism and opens with dramatic overtures by Mozart (Don Giovanni) and Beethoven (Coriolan).

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An Evening by the Fireplace

January 25 at 17:00

The concert An Evening by the Fireplace, part of the Charm of Romance series, will take place on January 25 at the Astana Opera Chamber Hall. The program celebrates the romance genre through intimate melodies and heartfelt expression, featuring renowned singer Pavel Chernykh, Honored Artist of Russia and soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre and Moscow Philharmonic.

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