Voice of Turan 2026 in Turkistan: September 25–27 Festival Guide

The Voice of Turan 2026 international Kazakh song festival is taking place from September 25 to 27 at the Keruen Saray tourist complex in Turkistan. The Turkistan regional administration and its culture department are supporting the seventh edition of the event.

The project’s defining feature is that performers from abroad sing Kazakh songs. Organizers list artists from 20 countries and territories, including France, Spain, Italy, San Marino, Tunisia, Venezuela, Indonesia, Vatican City, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Mexico, Kyrgyzstan, Cuba, Guinea and Brazil.

Voice of Turan 2026 program

September 25 — Melodies of Zhibek Zholy gala. Traditional music and contemporary performance meet on one stage. The announcement names performers from Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Bashkortostan, Tuva, Karakalpakstan and Uzbekistan, together with artists from Kazakhstan.

September 26 — Star Duet. The formal opening ceremony takes place on the second day. International participants perform Kazakh songs and modern pieces with prominent Kazakhstani singers. Previous winners and dance companies also appear in the program.

September 27 — Kazakh Song contest. Contestants present folk songs and works by composers from Kazakhstan to a professional jury. Organizers say choreography and video production will accompany the performances.

Where the festival takes place

The official venue for all three days is the open-air Keruen Saray tourist complex in Turkistan. Visitors should account for evening weather and check operational updates before travelling. The official announcement does not state admission prices, ticket requirements or exact start times for every part of the program.

Anyone who needs those details for a trip should confirm them with the venue or regional administration instead of relying on an undated repost. Programs for large public events can change.

Why the festival matters for Kazakh music

Voice of Turan places Kazakh songs in an international cultural setting. Visiting singers do more than bring their own act: they work with Kazakh musical material. That format can carry a song to a new audience through another country’s voice and performance tradition.

For Turkistan, the festival is both a cultural and tourism event. The official program also mentions an artisans’ village, a parade of designers from Turkic-speaking countries and other activities. This turns three concert days into a broader city cultural program.

Source

• Turkistan regional administration: Voice of Turan 2026 program

Dates, venue, program and participant geography come from the official announcement published on September 24, 2026. Visitors should check for operational changes before attending.