This coming weekend, residents and guests of the capital can expect a rich cultural program. We invite you to familiarise yourself with some of the activities that will diversify your leisure time and give you new experiences.
On the 20th of June 18:00, the «Art-bazar» gallery will open an interactive exhibition, «Neo-Poetry», dedicated to the work of renowned Turkmen writer, poet, and playwright Hemra Shirov. The exhibition will recreate the inner world of author and demonstrate the results of his many years of research in the field of poetic forms.
On the 20th and 21st of June at 19:00, the State symphony orchestra of Turkmenistan, conducted by Rasul Klychev, will perform at the Mukams Palace of the State cultural centre of Turkmenistan. The «Disney & Pixar» music program will feature instrumental versions of iconic soundtracks from animated films – «The Lion King», «Kung-fu panda», «Frozen», «Coco», «Madagascar», «Ratatouille», «Up», «Moana», and many others.
On the 21st of June at 15:00, the French institute of Turkmenistan will host an interactive event, «Night of ideas». The program includes roundtable discussions on the potential of artificial intelligence, environmental protection, and art education. Guests will also enjoy a vibrant musical program featuring performances by young Turkmen talents.
Ashgabat theatres invite you to Saturday and Sunday performances.
The Main academic drama theatre named after S. Turkmenbashy the Great:
20.06.2026: «Hoşlaşasym gelenok» 19:00.
National music and drama theatre named after Magtymguly:
20.06.2026: «Super gaýyn ene» 19:00;
21.06.2026: «Aýdym-sazly konsert» 19:00.
National drama theatre named after Alp Arslan:
20.06.2026: «Söýgi duralgasy» 19:00;
21.06.2026: «Oýun bir – maza iki» 19:00.
State Russian Drama Theatre named after Pushkin:
20.06.2026: «Masha and the Bear» 12:00;
20.06.2026: «The resourceful lover» 19:00;
21.06.2026: «Doctor Aybolit» 11:00; 13:00;
21.06.2026: «Women of the 41st - Six brides» 19:00.
Turkmen state puppet theatre:
20.06.2026: «Şadyýan sazandarlar» 17:00;
20.06.2026: «Ýartygulak» 19:00;
21.06.2026: «Janly gurjaklar» 12:00; 17:00;
21.06.2026: «Çagaly öý bazar» 19:00.
Before visiting the theatre, we recommend checking the current schedule at the box office.
