Shows And Events Turkistan

November 4, 2024

Turkistan’s Shows and Events

Turkistan is a pilgrimage city in southern Kazakhstan, and most of its after-dark entertainment is at the Karavansaray complex next to the old town.

Water and Dinner Shows

Parade of Boats: Boats glide along the canal each night, acting out the Tolegen and Kyz Zhibek love legend. The show shifts with the seasons, often starting near 20:00, and costs nothing to watch from the bank.
Other Performances: Promoters also list a “Tomyris” water spectacle and a “Kyz Kuu” horseback show, but schedules are not fixed, so ask locally.
“Endless Love” Dinner Show: Dinner with a performance at Kerege, the restaurant of the Karavansaray Turkistan Hotel, where non-guests get 10% off.

Altyn Samruk Flying Theatre: An egg-shaped building with an 8D “Flight over Kazakhstan” experience lasting about 30 minutes for up to 40 people. Adult tickets cost about 6,500 to 7,800 KZT, with cheaper child tickets, so check the day’s price.

Nauryz: The traditional Kazakh New Year, celebrated across the country around 21 to 23 March with folk music, dance and food. Ask locally what is planned in Turkistan.

Language: Kazakh and Russian are the main languages, and English is limited.
Dress Code: Dress modestly if you combine an evening show with a visit to religious sites.
Tickets: Buy tickets from the venue or your hotel, and check prices on the day.
Local Customs: Be respectful of local customs and traditions.

Karavansaray is walkable from the mausoleum precinct, and taxis use Yandex Go and inDrive.

The Karavansaray Turkistan Hotel and Family Hotel are on the complex. Hampton by Hilton Turkistan is about 10 minutes’ walk from the mausoleum.

Enjoy an evening at Karavansaray after a day at the heritage sites.