Exciting drone show to be held in Almaty
Tengrinews.kz – An exciting drone show is planned to take place in Almaty.
The drone show will be featured during the international festival of contemporary ethnic music The Spirit of Tengri on June 8 at 10:00 PM.
“The grand finale of the festival will be a spectacular drone show, where viewers will see the silhouettes of great figures of Kazakh spirituality – Abai, Kurmangazy, and Korkyt – as well as iconic symbols of Almaty and Kazakhstan. The sky will become a canvas for a mesmerizing light performance. It will be beautiful, soulful, and truly authentic – like the sound of the dombra in the evening air, like living legends on the starry sky,” said the organizers.
The festival, which brings together musicians and audiences from around the world, will be held on June 7–8 in Abai Square under the open sky. It is open to all guests and residents of Almaty, as entrance to The Spirit of Tengri is always free.
Performers from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Bashkortostan, Uzbekistan, Russia, the UK, Italy, South Korea, and Colombia will take the stage in the center of Almaty.
On June 7, the following will perform:
Steppe Sons & Samrattama & Dudeontheguitar – bright representatives of the new wave, bringing freshness and originality to the national sound;
Kalander – a joint project of musicians from Russia and the UK, creating a unique sonic space where ancient rituals meet modern electronic aesthetics;
Kalascima – a band from Italy combining folk motifs and modern rhythms;
Killabeatmaker – the soundtrack of the new Latin America: a mix of indigenous rhythms, electronics, Afrobeat, and hip-hop;
Dosi – a dialogue between ancient Korea and the rhythms of modern Seoul.
The evening's atmosphere will be supported by DJ MNTPNSR, whose electronic sets give new life to musical heritage.
On June 8, the lineup includes:
Kazakh performer ARO, whose music blends the spirit of the steppes with contemporary sound;
Abbos – vivid bearers of Uzbekistan’s musical tradition;
Daler Nazarov – legendary singer and composer from Tajikistan, whose music is a symbol of Central Asia's ethnic sound;
AY YOLA – a voice of a generation connecting ancient traditions and digital culture, creating a unique sound of the new era;
OTYKEN – a true musical phenomenon winning hearts worldwide with its sincerity and authenticity;
Cult Almaty DJ Arsen Superfly.
In addition to the music program, festival guests can enjoy a crafts fair, international food court, and a zone with traditional Kazakh national games.
In 2025, The Spirit of Tengri is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Tengrinews.kz, the festival’s long-standing media partner.