Culture
18.02.2026
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Musical gifts for March 8
Cultural and arts figures of Turkmenistan are already preparing musical concerts and performances for representatives of the fair half of humanity. For example, the orchestra “Melody” is organizing a concert titled “There Is Light in Her Voice” for the women of the capital and guests of Ashgabat, dedicated to International Women’s Day on March 8. The musicians will perform at the “Watаn” Cinema and Concert Hall on March 6 at 19:00. Popular hits from the repertoires of Valery Meladze, Grigory Leps, and Philipp Kirkorov will be performed, along with melodies and songs of French chanson, presented by Dovran Shammiev, Bahar Durdyyeva, Ogulgerek Sultanmyradova, and Emir Bayramgeldiyev. The concert program will also include performances by composer Ayna Shirova and the children’s choir “Raduga.” Tickets can be purchased by phone at: +99362822827, +99363049686.
17.02.2026
753
The Dashoguz Velayat Theater is preparing a new production for the National Day of the Turkmen Horse
“Seýis” is the title of the new performance by the Nurmukhammet Andalib State Music and Drama Theater of Dashoguz velayat, dedicated to this year’s motto: “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses.”
16.02.2026
932
Concert of the Rovshen Nepesov orchestra «Music is the soul of cinema»
A concert «Music is the soul of cinema» was held in the «Vatan» cinema concert hall, where once again the musicians of the Rovshen Nepesov orchestra delighted the Ashgabat audience and guests of the capital with wonderful music from Turkish television series.
13.02.2026
1413
Honoured artist of Turkmenistan Batyr Charyyev became the winner of the prestigious TURKSOY Award
The International organisation of Turkic culture (TURKSOY), together with the editorial office of the Turkish newspaper «Tiyatro», held an award ceremony in Istanbul for outstanding theatre figures from the member countries of the organisation.
13.02.2026
1008
Sheker Hudayberenova: Beauty Created by the Hands of a Master
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of carpet artist Sheker Hudayberenova, a solo exhibition of her works has been opened at the Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture.
12.02.2026
1463
Poster of cultural events: Week of Turkmen cinema, exhibitions and theater performances
From February 16 to 22, in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, the Oguzhan “Türkmenfilm” Association will hold a festive week of events.
12.02.2026
1964
The regional stage of the “Woman of the Year” creative competition concludes in the Balkan velayat
Celebratory events organized in the Balkan velayat in honor of the year “Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses” and on the eve of International Women’s Day are distinguished by their originality and strong sense of purpose. One such competition was recently held at the “Bagt köşgi” Celebration Center in Balkanabat.
11.02.2026
1333
“The Swift Horses of Our Motherland” — an exhibition of works from the Golden Fund of the Turkmenistan State Academy of Arts
An exhibition of fine art works titled “The Swift Horses of Our Motherland” has opened at the gallery of the Turkmenistan State Academy of Arts.
10.02.2026
1504
The focus is on the beauty of Italian design
Recently, the State academy of arts of Turkmenistan launched the «Days of Italian design» as part of bilateral agreements with the Italian Republic.
09.02.2026
1465
The Eastern palette of Turkmen artists invites the viewer into a dialogue
A truly Eastern palette—dense and richly saturated—has filled the halls of the Art Gallery of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan. An exhibition of works by contemporary Turkmen artists is currently on display here. The concept of the exhibition was explained by its curator, art historian Aibolek Berdiyeva: