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    <title>Events in Kazakhstan, Almaty — 2026</title>
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      <title>The Spirit of Tengri 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:05:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <author>Sabay Sai Travel Club</author>
      <category>June</category>
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      <description>The largest ethnic music festival in Central Asia: craft market, street food, workshops and big stage</description>
      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>The Spirit of Tengri 2026</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3763-6663-4431-b333-306362623864/spirit_of_tengry_cov.jpg"/></figure><h4  class="t-redactor__h4">ANDRU DONALDS / JU BAN / DUANA / NY-ZA / SUPERFLY</h4><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>Date:</strong> 7 June 2026<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Abay Square, The Palace of the Republic, Almaty</div><div class="t-redactor__text">The largest ethnic music festival in Central Asia. This year's headliner is Andru Donalds, the iconic voice of Enigma. Dozens of international and local artists will take the stage throughout the event.</div><img src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3764-3135-4661-a634-383863353564/IMGL7353jpg.webp"><img src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3463-3864-4463-b063-623238633737/IMGL8013jpg.webp"><div class="t-redactor__text">Beyond the music program, <strong>the Spirit of Tengri</strong> festival immerses guests in a cultural experience. Visitors can sample traditional cuisine, participate in workshops, explore the Ethno Market, and purchase unique handmade crafts — from textiles and ceramics to jewelry and decorative items.</div><blockquote class="t-redactor__quote">The food court and the ethno market open at 12 PM<br />Main concert begins at 6 PM.</blockquote><h3  class="t-redactor__h3">Tickets:</h3><div class="t-redactor__text">Admission is free. Food and workshops paid at venue. </div><div class="t-redactor__text">More information: <a href="https://spiritoftengri.kz/">https://spiritoftengri.kz/</a></div>]]></turbo:content>
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      <title>The International Balloon Festival</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0300</pubDate>
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      <description>Two-day spectacular family aeronautical festival for over 40,000 guests in Almaty</description>
      <turbo:content><![CDATA[<header><h1>The International Balloon Festival</h1></header><figure><img alt="" src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild6431-3164-4134-a239-353636393135/balloon-fest.jpg"/></figure><div class="t-redactor__text"><strong>Dates:</strong> 6-7 June<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Upper Kaskelen Road, Almaty</div><div class="t-redactor__text">Two-day spectacular family aeronautical festival for over 40,000 guests in Almaty. The festival will take place at the horse clubat the East side of Almaty. Guests will enjoy spectacular flights of balloons and kites, music, gastronomy, and entertainment for the whole family.</div><h3  class="t-redactor__h3">Tickets</h3><div class="t-redactor__text">Children under 5 years – free<br />Children ticket 5-16 years – from 5 000 KZT<br />Adult ticket – from 10 000 KZT</div><div class="t-redactor__text">More information: </div><div class="t-redactor__text"><a href="https://ticketon.kz/en/event/tckt2-festival-vozdushnyh-sharov-almaty">ticketon.kz</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balloonfest.kz/">instagram.com</a></div>]]></turbo:content>
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      <title>Cirque du Soleil: OVO</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:28:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <author>Sabay Sai Travel Club</author>
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      <description>The world-renowned Cirque du Soleil presents OVO in Almaty for its first official Central Asia tour</description>
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      <title>Shake Fest</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:41:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <author>Sabay Sai Travel Club</author>
      <category>June</category>
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      <description>Signature cocktails, food market, games and activities, sunset views, and a headline show by STEREOTAPE</description>
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      <title>First Fest X Mahmut Orhan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:52:00 +0300</pubDate>
      <author>Sabay Sai Travel Club</author>
      <category>June</category>
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      <description>Mahmut Orhan will take the stage at First Fest with a set that fills venues around the world</description>
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