On the eve of Capital City Day in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the traditional XI Military Music Festival "Äskeri Kernei" will take place in Astana on July 5–6, 2025. The event, supported by the city akimat, will bring together the best creative ensembles from Kazakhstan’s security and defense forces.

The festive program will begin on July 5 with performances at:

• 17:00 – Park of Lovers (Ғашықтар)

• 18:00 – A unique performance aboard a river tram on the Yesil River

• 18:00 – Concerts in Zheruyik and Zhetysu parks

The celebration will continue on July 6, with the highlight of the festival — a Gala Concert at Qazaq Eli Square, starting at 16:30.

This year, artistic ensembles from the State Security Service, Ministry of Defense, Border Guard Service of the NSC, and the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan will perform on various stages and public venues across the capital.

A key participant will be the Exemplary Band of the National Guard, which consistently delights audiences with its high level of professionalism and rich musical repertoire. Since the beginning of the year, National Guard orchestras have already performed at over 5,000 venues nationwide.

The "Äskeri Kernei" festival promotes military musical arts, strengthens cultural ties between the armed forces and society, and plays an important role in patriotic education for the youth.

We warmly invite all residents and guests of the capital to attend the concerts and celebrate one of the nation’s most important holidays to the sounds of military orchestras!

Press Service of the National Guard
Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1029148?lang=kk