Turkistan Sarayi Concert Hall
The Turkistan Sarayi Concert Hall, built in Shymkent in 2014, has quickly established itself as one of the city's premier performance venues. It has a seating capacity of 1,400. The hall boasts state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, making it an ideal location for various events. It hosts concerts featuring Kazakh and international stars, stand-up comedy shows, symphony performances, and theatrical productions. Notably, ballet troupes from St. Petersburg and Astana have graced its stage.
In 2020, when Shymkent was named the cultural capital of the CIS region, Turkistan Sarayi was the venue for international festivals celebrating humor, national dance, and music.
How to get there?
Address: 10/2 Nazarbayev Ave.
The concert hall is located in the Nursat microdistrict, the new administrative center of Shymkent. The nearest bus stop is Akimat. You can get there by buses #3, 10, 42, 67, 75, 92, and 150.
Other tourist attractions near the concert hall:
- Kazakh Drama Theater named after Zh. Shanin
- Seyitzhan Kari Eszhanuly Mosque
- Al-Farabi Regional Library
- Kasiret Memorial
- Shymkent Arboretum