The Abai Kazakh National Theatre of Opera and Ballet to Present the “MURA” Open-Air Gala Concert to Mark the Opening of Its 93rd Season
Date and time: September 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM
At 6:00 PM, guests will be welcomed by DJ dj_dobsun.
Venue: The square in front of the Abai Kazakh National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, 110 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Almaty.
On September 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, the square in front of the Abai Kazakh National Theatre of Opera and Ballet will host the large-scale “MURA” Open-Air Gala Concert. The event will mark the opening of the theatre’s 93rd season and celebrate Almaty City Day.
The three-hour programme will feature around 30 performances combining opera, ballet, symphonic music, choral singing, jazz, ethno music and contemporary music. The concert will present the rich heritage of classical and national art through a contemporary stage concept.
Visual Show and Stage Design
The event will feature a large-scale visual programme with more than 500 exclusive stage costumes, 3D projections displayed on the theatre façade, laser installations, as well as fire and pyrotechnic effects.
“Taza Kazakhstan” Environmental Initiative
An important social and environmental component of the event will be support for the national “Taza Kazakhstan” initiative. The live trees and plants used to decorate the concert venue will be planted after the event in one of Almaty’s neighbourhoods in need of additional greenery, as well as around the theatre.