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 2425.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.