A large festive program will take place in the capital in honor of Ashgabat City Day, bringing together concerts, art exhibitions, and business meetings. Thematic forums and seminars will focus on the continuous progress of the country’s main city, its remarkable achievements in urban development and socio-economic life, as well as strategic development plans.
The main celebrations dedicated to the holiday will be held on May 24–25. During these days, the 25th International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat – 2026” will take place under the slogan: “Architecture. Innovation. Sustainable Development.”
Residents and guests of the capital are invited to attend the following festive events:
On May 21 at 10:00 a.m., the exhibition “Arzuwlaryň Ak şäheri” will open at the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan.
On May 21 at 11:00 a.m., the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan will host the opening of the exhibition “Aşgabat – Watanymyzyň göwher gaşy,” dedicated to the celebration of City Day.
On May 24 at 7:00 p.m., the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan will host the concert “Silent Cinema and Live Music.” The new musical program of the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan, conducted by Resul Gylyjov, is inspired by the masterpiece of silent cinema — Charlie Chaplin’s film “The Kid” (1921). During the concert, the film will be shown with live musical accompaniment.
On May 25 at 7:00 p.m., a concert featuring distinguished masters of the arts will take place at the “Aşgabat” Song and Music Center.
In addition, during the holiday period, the stages of the capital’s theaters will present performances of the best dramatic and musical productions.
The Main Academic Drama Theater named after S. Turkmenbashi the Great:
23.05.2026: «Saňa ýalan, maňa çyn» 19:00;
24.05.2026: «Yşgyň gämisi» 19:00.
The Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theater:
23.05.2026: «Durmyş diňe düýş däl» 19:00;
24.05.2026: «Körpe gelin» 19:00.
The Alp Arslan National Drama Theater:
22.05.2026: «Gyzyl alma» 19:00;
23.05.2026: «Yşk mekany Hisndistan» 19:00;
24.05.2026: «Oýun bir maza iki» 19:00.
The Pushkin State Russian Drama Theater:
23.05.2026: «Маша и Медведь» 12:00;
23.05.2026: «Ханума» 19:00;
24.05.2026: «Золушка» 11:00; 13:00;
24.05.2026: «Сестры» 19:00.
The Turkmen State Puppet Theater:
23.05.2026: «Towşanjygyň öýi» 17:00;
23.05.2026: «Çagaly öý bazar» 19:00;
24.05.2026: «Maşa we Aýy» 12:00; 17:00;
24.05.2026: «Jüýteniñ toýy» 19:00.
