A rich cultural program awaits residents and guests of the capital. Below is a review of what's worth seeing and hearing, as well as what works of art to enjoy in the coming days.
On the 2nd and 3rd of May at 18:00, the Palace of Mukams of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan will host gala concerts of opera masters from the TURKSOY countries. Artists from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Türkiye and Turkmenistan will perform on stage.The evening will be accompanied by the State symphony orchestra of Turkmenistan. Free admission.
The Museum of fine arts of Turkmenistan named after Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy has prepared two exhibitions:
On the 1st of May at 16:00, an exhibition will open to mark the 105th anniversary of Honoured Artist of Turkmenistan Nyyazmyrat Dovodov.
On the 4th of May at 11:00 the Museum invites you to the exhibition «Gahrymanlarymyza hormat», dedicated to Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945.
The stage of capital invites audiences to explore the current repertoire, but please note that the theatrical program may be subject to changes or adjustments to the cast. Therefore, before visiting, we recommend checking the current schedule at the box office or on the official digital resources theatre.
The Main academic drama theatre named after S. Turkmenbashy the Great:
02.05.2026: «Yşgyň gämisi» 19:00;
03.05.2026: «Gelinler» 19:00.
National music and drama theatre named after Magtymguly:
02.05.2026: «Super gaýyn ene» 19:00.
National drama theatre named after Alp Arslan:
02.05.2026: «Gyzyl alma» 19:00;
03.05.2026: «Magnitofon» 19:00.
State Russian drama theatre named after Pushkin:
02.05.2026: «Superhare» 12:00;
02.05.2026: «Arshin mal alan» 19:00;
03.05.2026: «Doctor Aybolit» 11:00; 13:00;
03.05.2026: «Husband for Pamela» 19:00.
Turkmen state puppet theatre:
02.05.2026: «Dostlar» 17:00;
02.05.2026: «Çagaly öý bazar» 19:00;
03.05.2026: «Al ýaňak» 12:00; 17:00;
03.05.2026: «Çagaly öý bazar» 19:00.
