Almaty is never boring. This city is a hub of all kinds of holidays, festivals, major sporting events and a wide variety of thematic events.
In March, during the days of the spring equinox, the ancient, bright holiday of the Eastern peoples, Nauryz, symbolizing renewal, the onset of a new life, is widely and deliciously celebrated here.
In late May or early June, guests come here specifically to witness and participate in the main show of modern ethnic music in Central Asia – the Spirit of Tengri festival. For several days, the center of Almaty literally immerses itself in the atmosphere of the ethno-world.
Summer is the best time to conquer the Almaty mountain peaks, which seem to be within arm’s reach. Several alpiniads gather hundreds of lovers and professionals of eco-tourism and mass ascents to the peaks.
Also here is the popular sports festival Almaty Mount Fest, which is organized by the Tourism Department of the city. Thousands of participants can try themselves in disciplines such as turiada, downhill, skyrunning and alpiniads. There are special routes for mass mountain hikes for children and people with disabilities.
In autumn, guests of Almaty can become participants and spectators of the famous running event of Central Asia – the Almaty Marathon. This year, the marathon will be held for the thirteenth time. It is expected that it will bring together over 15,000 running enthusiasts.
Every third Sunday of September is Almaty City Day. And the entire first warm autumn month is a series of endless festivals dedicated to the beloved city. Creative Artbat Fest, the book Kitap Fest, orchestra festivals, classical and modern music, the “apple” event Apple Fest, gastronomic festivals… A whole month – an endless parade of new discoveries, impressions and tastes.
In October, Almaty residents and guests of the city are expected to have a week of big tennis. For the first time, the prestigious ATP 250 Almaty Open tournament will be held here. Traditionally, ATP 250 series tournaments are the discovery of new names, but it happens that leaders of the men’s world ranking also enter them for sporting reasons. The organizers of the ATP 250 Almaty Open promise that the event will be unforgettable for everyone, regardless of age and sporting preferences… This is just a small list of bright Almaty events that accompany you all year round. Don’t miss the opportunity to come to Almaty and gain new experience.