Almaty spent the last weekend of August at parties and festivals. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Elevation Finale

On August 29, the final party of the tenth season of Elevation took place at Aktas. The stage featured German producer Marc Romboy, the duo Simple Symmetry, and Serbian DJ Kristijan Molnar. The final open air marked the end of the anniversary season of the project, which gathered electronic music fans in the mountains of Almaty throughout the summer.

Spekto Open Air

The same day, Spekto Open Air was held in Oi-Qaragai. Several notable names of the electronic scene appeared on one stage — PAN-POT, KAS, and Toto Chiavetta. They were joined by Kazakhstani artists Akkujava b2b Midclassgypsy, Nazira b2b E.T., Branko & Kai, and others.

Family Rock Fest

Outside the city, the last weekend of August gathered rock fans. Family Rock Fest took place from August 28 to 30 in Konaev.

VIHOD: Last Summer Dance

The summer house season was also closed by the VIHOD: Last Summer Dance party, held on August 28 on the territory of Kazakhfilm. Two stages worked for guests all night.

The main artist of the evening was singer Ayau. She performed together with DJ SLEEPYTALK, combining live vocals with electronic music. The lineup also included Korean DJ CO.KR, a member of the Gudu Records label.

Qyzqaras Film Festival

On the last weekend of August, the Qyzqaras Film Festival, held in Almaty from August 20 to 30, concluded.

During the festival, 21 feature films were shown, including five films by female directors from Central Asia. The program also included short films, lectures, and discussions.

After the festival, guests went to an afterparty at Ate;ier, where they continued the evening with music.

Impact on the City's Economy

All this is part of a whole creative industry. Major events attract guests from other cities and countries to Almaty. They book hotels, visit restaurants, use taxis, and spend money in the city, bringing profit to the budget. For Almaty residents themselves, concerts and parties are another reason to meet friends and have a good time.

Summer is over, but party lovers won't have to be bored for long. Ahead are themed Halloween parties, autumn festivals, and the first gatherings where you'll have to come in jackets.