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Music that carries a love for the motherland
Discover the musical world of Bazarbay Zhumaniyazov
- November
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
La traviata
Amid the glittering salons and dazzling ballrooms of nineteenth-century Paris unfolds the fate of Violetta — a woman cast aside by society, yet spiritually elevated by the power of love. Verdi’s La Traviata is a timeless opera that has moved audiences to tears for more than 170 years.
Opera in 2 acts
Francesco Maria Piave
Cast and Performers
(November 5, 2026, 19:00)
- Violetta Valery Zarina Altynbaeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Alfredo Germont Nurzhan Bazhekenov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Flora Bervoix Oksana Davydenko
- Giorgio Germont Emil Sakavov, first performance
- Annina, Violetta’s maid Madina Yerlanova
- Gastone Islam Khamzayev
- Barone Douphol Tolegen Rakhymbaev
- Marchese d’Obigny Shyngys Nurgalyuly
- Dottore Grenvil Iliyas Artagaliyev
- Giuseppe, Violetta’s servant Daniyar Tulegenov
- Commissioner Alikhan Beisekov
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Renat Salavatov, People’s Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- November
- Friday
- 19:00
Concert
Gala Concert
Dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the birth of Alibek Dnishev, People's Artist of the USSR and Hero of Labour of Kazakhstan
- November
- Saturday
- 18:00
Ballet
Giselle
Giselle is a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, where even the shadow of loss cannot silence a living feeling.
Ballet in two acts
A. Adam
Cast and Performers
(November 7, 2026, 18:00)
- Giselle, peasant girl Assel Askarova
- Count Albrecht Arkhat Ashirbek
- Hans, gamekeeper Syrym Ayupov
- Berthe, mother of Giselle Malika Usenova
- Bathilde, Albrecht’s fiancée Anel Omarova
- Duke of Courland, father of Bathilde Dauren Zhenis
- Wilfred, squire Eldar Abilov
- Myrtha, Queen of the Wilis Tomiris Akyn, first performance
- Pas de deux Akbota Bekbolatova, Kaskyrbay Eskali
- Peasants, courtiers, hunters, servants – ballet dancers
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Troupe Theatre after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- November
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Giselle
- November
- Wednesday
- 19:00
An Evening with the Artist
PRO-Star
A candid conversation about the stage and artistic calling.
- November
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
IL Barbiere di Siviglia
A light, witty and brilliant opera about love, cunning intrigues and the triumph of emotion, where Rossini’s music fills the stage with liveliness, humor and festive energy.
Opera in two acts
G.Rossini
Cast and Performers
(November 12, 2026, 19:00)
- Almavina Damir Saduakassov
- Figaro Nurbol Artykbayev
- Bartollo Zhandarbek Erkinbaev
- Rosina Natalya Mezina
- Basilio Tair Tazhi
- Berta Elena Nikonova
- Fiorello Alikhan Beisekov
- Officer Daniyar Tulegenov
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Renat Salavatov, People’s Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Stage Conductor – Nurlan Zharasov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Stage Director – Lyailim Imangazina, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Production Designer – Vyacheslav Okunev, People’s Artist of Russia, Laureate of State Prizes of the Russian Federation and Kazakhstan
- Chief Choirmaster – Aliya Temirbekova, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Artistic Director of the Ballet Troupe – Gulzhan Tutkibayeva, People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- November
- Friday
- 19:00
Opera
Abay
“Abay” is a classic Kazakh opera about the fate of the poet-enlightener, the power of reason, love, and moral choice.
Opera in three acts
А. Zhubanov, L. Khamidi
Cast and Performers
(November 13, 2026, 19:00)
- Abay Talgat Kuzembayev, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan, Laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Azhar, Aydar’s beloved Ayazhan Kuanshalieva
- Aydar, poet, Abay’s student Farkhat Kubiyev
- Zhirenshe, elder Yesengeldy Rza
- Syrttan, supreme elder Ilyas Artagaliev
- Azim, Abay’s relative and student Bolat Bukenov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Karlygash, Abay’s relative Oksana Davydenko
- Kokbay, poet, young friend of Abay Tolegen Rakhymbayev
- Narymbet, Zhirenshe’s relative Islam Khamzayev
- Mes, young man from Narymbet’s entourage Shyngys Nurgaliuly
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Chief Conductor – Nurzhan Baibusinov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- November
- Saturday
- 18:00
Concert
Gala Concert
Festival Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Y. Serkebayev.
- November
- Sunday
- 18:00
Балет
Anna Karenina
A love that shatters everything.
Ballet in two acts
L. N. Tolstoy
Cast and Performers
(November 15, 2026, 18:00)
- Anna Karenina Zhanel Tukeeva
- Vronsky Azamat Askarov
- Karenin Arkhat Ashirbek, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Kitty Aiman Yegisbayeva
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The Ballet Troupe of the Abay Kazakh National Theatre of Opera and Ballet
- Stage Choreographer – Boris Eifman, (Saint Petersburg), People’s Artist of Russia, Laureate of the State Prize
- Set Designer – Zinoviy Margolin
- Costume Designer – Vyacheslav Okunev, People’s Artist of Russia, Laureate of the State Prizes of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Lighting Designer – Alexey Donde
- Choreographer’s Assistants – Olga Kalmykova, Oleg Paradnik
- Artistic Director of the Ballet Company – Gulzhan Tutkibayeva, Chief Choreographer of the Abai KNOBT, People’s Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- November
- Wednesday
- 17:00
Excursion
Into the World of Theatre Through the Museum
Theatre history comes to life through the treasures of the museum.
- November
- Wednesday
- 18:00
Excursion
Into the World of Theatre Through the Museum
- November
- Wednesday
- 19:00
Excursion
Into the World of Theatre Through the Museum
- November
- Wednesday
- 20:00
Excursion
Into the World of Theatre Through the Museum
- November
- Thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Eugene Onegin
A love realized too late.
Opera in two acts
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Cast and Performers
(November 19, 2026, 19:00)
- Onegin Tolegen Rakhymbayev
- Lensky Farkhat Kubiyev, first performance
- Larina Dina Dyutmagambetova, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Tatyana Evgeniya Smolyanina
- Olga Oksana Davydenko
- Fillipyevna Lyazzat Brimgazina
- Prince Gremin Tair Tazhi
- Company Commander Alikhan Beisekov, first performance
- Zaretsky Serikkali Aukatov
- Triquet Takhaui Rakhmetov
- Soloist Takhaui Rakhmetov
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- November
- Friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Coppelia
Coppélia is a poetic and witty ballet by Léo Delibes about love, jealousy, and the mystery of a mechanical doll, where classical music and expressive choreography create a vibrant stage performance.
Ballet in two acts
L. Delibes
Cast and Performers
(November 20, 2026, 19:00)
- Svanilda Aiman Yegisbayeva
- Franz Kaskyrbay Eskali
- Coppelius Nursultan Alpamysuly
- Coppelia, Doll Ao Iwasaki
- Burgomaster Dauren Zhenis
- Czardas Gulnaziya Piltan, Eldar Abilov
- Svanilda’s friends Ao Iwasaki, Dinara Kudabayeva, Akzhunis Tolegen, Nuray Nursafina, Milana Rakhimbekova, Madina Kenzhebekova
- Franz’s friends Daryn Tairbekov, Akyl Juas, Alisher Kasymkhan, Dias Kubashev
- Innkeeper Aziz Esenbayev
- Doll in the wardrobe Diana Ibragimova
- Variations:
- Morning Tomiris Akyn
- Day Varvara Ponomarenko, first performance
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Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Company and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- November
- Saturday
- 18:00
Opera
La Boheme
“La Bohème” is a moving opera by Giacomo Puccini about love and the lives of young artists in Paris.
Opera in four acts
G.Puccini
Cast and Performers
(November 21, 2026, 18:00)
- Rudolf, poet Nurgalym Amanbay
- Marcel, painter Andrey Tregubenko, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Schaunard, musician Oleg Tatamirov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Collen, philosopher Tair Tazhi
- Mimi Zarina Altynbayeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Musetta Nargiz Satmukhambetova
- Benoit, the housekeeper Zhandarbek Erkinbayev
- Alcindor, a rich person Bekzat Abitov
- Parpignol Askar Rysbek
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Symphony Orchestra and Chorus of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Chief Conductor – Nurzhan Baibusinov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- November
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a whirlwind of dance, passion, and sunshine, where love and freedom live in every movement.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
Cast and Performers
(November 22, 2026, 18:00)
- Kitri Arisa Hasimoto
- Basil, the barber Arkhat Ashirbek
- Don Quixote, the errant knight Amir Zheksenbek
- Sancho Panza, his squire Adlet Karipov
- Lorenzo, Kitri’s father Dauren Nurzhanov
- Flower girls Gulbarshyn Kasabolat, Varvara Ponomarenko, first performance
- Gamache, a rich nobleman Dauren Zhenis
- Street dancer Adiya Manabasova, first performance
- Espada, bullfighter Syrym Ayupov
- Queen of the Dryads Tomiris Akyn
- Amur Nuray Nursafina, first performance
- Mercedes Gulnaziya Piltan
- Variations Tomiris Akyn, Adiya Manabasova
- Gypsy dance Nargiz Mirseidova, Arlan Adilgereev, first performance
- Jiga Milana Rakhimbekova, Daniyar Ryskul, Dias Kubashev, Daryn Tairbekov
- Fandango Syrym Ayupov, Gulnaziya Piltan
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet of the Abay Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- November
- Wednesday
- 19:00
An Evening with the Artist
PRO-Star
A candid conversation about the stage and artistic calling.
- November
- Thursday
- 19:00
Оpera
Cavalleria Rusticana
When jealousy turns fatal.
P. Mascagni
Cast and Performers
(November 26, 2026, 19:00)
- Santuzza Gulzat Dauirbayeva, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Turiddu Khalid Nuraliyev
- Alfio Aleksandr Smetanin, first performance
- Lola Amina Rakhimzhanova, first performance
- Lucia Yelena Nikonova
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- November
- Friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Evening of ballets: Carmen Suite
The passionate and dramatic Carmen Suite, set to music by Georges Bizet and arranged by Rodion Shchedrin, is a vibrant story of love, freedom, and a fateful fate, revealed through expressive choreography and captivating stage action.
One-act ballet
A. Alonso based on the novella by P. Merimee
Cast and Performers
(November 27, 2026, 19:00)
- Carmen Adiya Manabasova
- José Azamat Askarov
- Torero Syrym Ayupov
- Corregidor Eldar Abilov
- Fate Tomiris Akyn
- Tobacco Girls Aisholpan Zhaksylykova, Varvara Ponomarenko, first performance
- November
- Friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Ballet Evening: Scheherazada
The captivating ballet "Scheherazada" set to music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, transports the audience to a world of oriental luxury, passion, and intrigue, where love and jealousy lead to a tragic end, creating a vibrant and emotional theatrical spectacle.
One-act ballet
A. Benois
Cast and Performers
(November 27, 2026, 19:00)
- Zobeida Dinara Yessentayeva
- Golden Slave, Zobeide’s favourite Azamat Askarov
- Shahryar, the Sultan Amir Zheksenbek
- Zeman, Shahryar’s brother Dauren Zhenis
- Chief Eunuch Dauren Nurzhanov
- Favourites Zarina Kaztayeva, Gulim Tursyngalieva, Gulnaziya Piltan
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Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Company of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Mukhtar Kaldayakov
- November
- Saturday
- 18:00
Opera
Die lustige Witwe
Franz Lehár's sparkling operetta, The Merry Widow, is a dazzling story of love, intrigue, and jealousy set in an atmosphere of Parisian chic, filled with vibrant music, humor, and the famous cancan, giving audiences a true theatrical feast.
Operetta in 2 acts
Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
Cast and Performers
(November 28, 2026, 18:00)
- Hanna Glawari, a wealthy widow Nadiya Nadenova
- Count Danilo Danilovitsch Andrey Tregubenko, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Baron Mirko Zeta Baluan Berkenov
- Valencienne, his wife Natalya Mezina
- Camille, Count de Rosillon Damir Saduakhasov
- Njegus, the Embassy Secretary Oleg Tatamirov, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Vicomte Cascada Nurbol Artykbayev (), first performance
- Raoul de St Brioche Islam Khamzayev
- Kromow Aidos Zhabagin
- Olga, his wife Nargiz Satmukhambetova (), first performance
- Bogdanovitch Zhandarbek Yerkinbayev
- Sylviane, his wife Madina Yerlanova
- Pritschitsch Bekzat Abitov (), first performance
- Praskowia, his wife Lyazzat Brimgazina
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Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Ballet Company of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Kuanysh Ismailov
- November
- Sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
La Bayadère
A love that transcends death.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
Cast and Performers
(November 29, 2026, 18:00)
- Dugmanta, the Rajah Amir Zheksenbek, first performance
- Gamzatti, his daughter Assel Askarova, first performance, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Solor, a warrior Arkhat Ashirbek, first performance, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Nikiya, a bayadère Zhanel Tukeeva
- The Golden Idol Alikhan Nakiskhozhaev, first performance
- Grand Brahmin Dauren Zhenis, first performance
- Magdaveya, a fakir Qaskyrbay Eskali
- Toloragva, a warrior Aziz Esenbayev
- Aiya, a captive girl Malika Usenova, first performance
- “Manu” — Pot Dance Akbota Bekbolatova, first performance
- Fakirs, young men, the Rajah’s attendants, girls, Gamzatti’s attendants, captive girls, Brahmins, servants, warriors, bayadères, strangers, musicians, hunters Ballet dancers
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Symphony Orchestra of the Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Abay
- Conductor – Renat Salavatov, People’s Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Opera
IL Barbiere di Siviglia
A light, witty and brilliant opera about love, cunning intrigues and the triumph of emotion, where Rossini’s music fills the stage with liveliness, humor and festive energy.
Opera in two acts
G.Rossini
- Upcoming dates
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12november thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Abay
“Abay” is a classic Kazakh opera about the fate of the poet-enlightener, the power of reason, love, and moral choice.
Opera in three acts
А. Zhubanov, L. Khamidi
- Upcoming dates
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13november friday
- 19:00
Opera
Eugene Onegin
A love realized too late.
Opera in two acts
P. I. Tchaikovsky
- Upcoming dates
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19november thursday
- 19:00
Opera
La Boheme
“La Bohème” is a moving opera by Giacomo Puccini about love and the lives of young artists in Paris.
Opera in four acts
G.Puccini
- Upcoming dates
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21november saturday
- 18:00
Оpera
Cavalleria Rusticana
When jealousy turns fatal.
P. Mascagni
- Upcoming dates
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26november thursday
- 19:00
Opera
Die lustige Witwe
Franz Lehár's sparkling operetta, The Merry Widow, is a dazzling story of love, intrigue, and jealousy set in an atmosphere of Parisian chic, filled with vibrant music, humor, and the famous cancan, giving audiences a true theatrical feast.
Operetta in 2 acts
Viktor Léon and Leo Stein
- Upcoming dates
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28november saturday
- 18:00
Ballet
Giselle
Giselle is a story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness, where even the shadow of loss cannot silence a living feeling.
Ballet in two acts
A. Adam
- Upcoming dates
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7november saturday
- 18:00
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8november sunday
- 18:00
Балет
Anna Karenina
A love that shatters everything.
Ballet in two acts
L. N. Tolstoy
- Upcoming dates
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15november sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Coppelia
Coppélia is a poetic and witty ballet by Léo Delibes about love, jealousy, and the mystery of a mechanical doll, where classical music and expressive choreography create a vibrant stage performance.
Ballet in two acts
L. Delibes
- Upcoming dates
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20november friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Don Quixote
Don Quixote is a whirlwind of dance, passion, and sunshine, where love and freedom live in every movement.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
- Upcoming dates
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22november sunday
- 18:00
Ballet
Evening of ballets: Carmen Suite
The passionate and dramatic Carmen Suite, set to music by Georges Bizet and arranged by Rodion Shchedrin, is a vibrant story of love, freedom, and a fateful fate, revealed through expressive choreography and captivating stage action.
One-act ballet
A. Alonso based on the novella by P. Merimee
- Upcoming dates
-
27november friday
- 19:00
Ballet
Ballet Evening: Scheherazada
The captivating ballet "Scheherazada" set to music by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, transports the audience to a world of oriental luxury, passion, and intrigue, where love and jealousy lead to a tragic end, creating a vibrant and emotional theatrical spectacle.
One-act ballet
A. Benois
- Upcoming dates
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27november friday
- 19:00
Ballet
La Bayadère
A love that transcends death.
Ballet in three acts
L. Minkus
- Upcoming dates
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29november sunday
- 18:00
About the theater
Founded in 1934 as the first Kazakh musical theater. The modern building, designed by architect N. A. Kruglov and completed in 1941, is an architectural landmark of Almaty. In 1945, the theater was named after the great poet Abai. After reconstruction (1995–2000), the theater retained its Empire style, complemented by elements of national ornament. Today, the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theater is the leading theater in Kazakhstan and one of the largest cultural institutions in Eurasia, uniting stage masters and young talents.
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