Bishkek, Nov. 3, 2026 /Kabar/. From 9 to 14 November 2026, Bishkek will host the German Language Days, a series of educational, cultural, and entertainment events dedicated to the richness and diversity of the German language and the cultures of German-speaking countries.
The events are organized by the Embassies of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic in cooperation with local partners.
German is the most widely spoken native language in Europe. Around 130 million people worldwide speak German. It is the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, and parts of Belgium. German plays an important role in international business, science, and education and is among the most widely studied foreign languages in the world. In Switzerland, German is the most widely spoken of the country's four national languages.
The German Language Days will officially open on 9 November at 19:00 with a concert featuring German singer-songwriter Matze Rossi, accompanied by Kyrgyz musician Meerim Sabatova. The concert will take place at München Pub
As part of the festival, feature films from Austria, Switzerland, and Germany will be screened:
- 10 November: Austrian film Stories of Franz (Geschichten vom Franz) in German with Kyrgyz subtitles;
- 11 November: Swiss film Hello, Betty (Hallo, Betty) in Swiss German with Kyrgyz and Russian subtitles;
- 12 November: German film Beyond the Blue Border (Jenseits der blauen Grenze) in German with Russian subtitles.
All screenings will take place at the Ala-Too Cinema. Screenings start at 18:00. Admission is free.
The German Language Days programme will also include meetings with students, interactive activities for German language learners, and entertainment events for young people.
The festival will conclude on 14 November with a music evening featuring a special guest DJ from Switzerland at Kinobar (38 Sayakbay Karalaev Street). The event starts at 21:00.
We invite everyone to join the German Language Days, discover German-speaking cultures, and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere of music, cinema, and intercultural exchange.
