Bishkek, Oct. 21, 2026 /Kabar/. Bishkek to host a series of high-level cultural events to organize to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of professional Kyrgyz theater. Ministry of Culture, Information, and Youth Policy reports.
According to the ministry, the 14th Republican Theater Festival, dedicated to the memory of the legendary Minister of Culture, Kuliipa Konduchalova will take place from October 26 to 30 as part of the anniversary celebrations.
Ten theaters from across Kyrgyzstan, selected by an expert committee, will participate in the festival, with each presenting one of their productions. Additionally, on October 29, the Chingiz Aitmatov State National Russian Drama Theater will host a non-competitive performance by Kyrgyz students currently studying at GITIS (the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts).
The primary goals of the festival are to celebrate the history of the development of Kyrgyz theatrical art, promote the legacy of Kuliipa Konduchalova and honor her memory, advance national theater to an international level, facilitate the exchange of experience between theaters, and provide support to creative ensembles.
The festival’s opening ceremony will take place on October 26 at 15:00, and the closing ceremony will be held on October 30 at 17:00, both at the Toktobolot Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater. As part of the anniversary celebrations, theatrical processions accompanied by concert programs will be held in Bishkek’s parks, highlighting the 100-year history and achievements of professional Kyrgyz theater.
These park-based processions will feature creative troupes from various theaters and philharmonic societies that are not part of the festival’s main program. Additionally, puppet theaters will present fairy-tale performances for preschool and school-aged children.
Furthermore, to help enhance the professional skills of actors, the Abdumomunov Kyrgyz National Academic Drama Theater will host masterclasses led by renowned and experienced directors.
On November 2, an academic conference and a grand anniversary celebration will take place in T. Usubaliev Square.
