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Things to do · Almaty

Things to do in AlmatyАлматы

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Rain

Checking the forecast… Rain is heaviest in spring (Mar–May): do the outdoor cluster in the morning, keep the museum or a mall in reserve for the afternoon if cloud builds.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Almaty, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Almaty time.

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None of the picks for Almaty have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Almaty clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Almaty, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

No strict citywide curfew, but many bars and clubs wind down by 01:00–02:00 on weeknights, later on weekends; check current rules as alcohol licensing has shifted in recent years. After hours, 24-hour supermarkets and a few late cafés are what stays open.

  • Zhibek Zholy and Panfilov Park cafés

    EveningLate

    Coffee, cocktails, casual bars. The main evening strip for visitors; check prices, some tourist-facing spots charge a premium.

    When
    Until About 23:00–00:00

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Kok-Tobe summit bars

    EveningLate

    Drinks with a view. Order before the last car down if you want to make it back without a taxi down the hill.

    When
    Until Tied to cable car operating hours (check)

    Map ↗

  • Craft beer bars near the centre

    EveningLate

    Local and regional craft beer. A newer scene; concentrated in a handful of bars rather than a whole street.

    When
    Until About 00:00

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  • Hotel bars

    EveningLate

    Cocktails, wine. Reliable if the street scene is closed or the weather is bad.

    When
    Until About 00:00–01:00

    Map ↗

  • Coffee

    Espresso-based drinks, a fast-growing café scene · Zhibek Zholy and side streets, chain cafés across the centre

    When
    Until About 21:00–22:00

    Map ↗

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Climb (or skip) the 842 steps at Medeu

    A workout with a payoff view of the dam and valley; the rink itself is flat and easy.

    When
    Day
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Medeu

    Map ↗

  • Ski or ride the gondola at Shymbulak

    Kids: 5–12, Teens

    Nov–Mar for skiing; the gondola runs in summer too for hikers and sightseers.

    When
    check
    Price
    check
    Where
    Shymbulak (day trip)

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • City walking or food tours

    City walking or food tours

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Panfilov Park and the pedestrian streets are flat, shaded and stroller-friendly on dry days; winter ice changes that.
  • The Central State Museum has dinosaur and natural-history sections that work well for children.
  • Kök Tobe has a small amusement area at the summit; check current rides and hours.
  • Medeu's flat rink area and the view from the dam stairs (fewer steps than the full 842 for younger legs) are an easy half-day.
  • Cold or smoggy days: malls (Mega Center, Dostyk Plaza) have play areas and food courts.
  • Ride-hailing cars rarely carry child seats: ask the hotel to arrange one, or bring a travel booster.

  • Walk the Arbat (Zhibek Zholy pedestrian street)

    EveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    Cafés, street art and people-watching; the easiest first evening in the city.

    When
    Evening
    Price
    Free
    Where
    Panfilov

    Map ↗

  • Ride the Kök Tobe cable car

    Kids: 5–12, Teens

    Almaty's best-known view; check wind and operating status before you go.

    When
    check
    Price
    check
    Where
    Kök Tobe

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Ski or ride the gondola at Shymbulak

    Sport & fitnessKids: 5–12, Teens

    Nov–Mar for skiing; the gondola runs in summer too for hikers and sightseers.

    When
    check
    Price
    check
    Where
    Shymbulak (day trip)

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Central Mosque interior (respecting dress and prayer times)

    Indoor

    A quiet indoor stop; check prayer times before visiting.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Mega Center Alma-Ata or Dostyk Plaza

    AfternoonIndoor

    Malls with food courts and cinemas for a washed-out afternoon.

    Map ↗

  • Kök Tobe

    Indoor

    The cable car itself is sheltered, but the summit is exposed; check wind and rain before going.

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Almaty lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Almaty time (Asia/Almaty) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.