Festivals of Kyrgyzstan
Festivals in Kyrgyzstan reflect the rich history and nomadic traditions of the Kyrgyz people. This is a celebration of centuries of culture with traditional sports competitions, various fairs and shows.
Today, Kyrgyz festivals are the best way to preserve ancient traditions. During holidays they are attended not only by local population, but also by guests from all over the world. The most popular festivals are festivals dedicated to crafts, cuisine, folklore, felt, bird hunting, and horse games. Many Kyrgyz festivals are held on summer pastures (jailoo), where whole yurt camps are set up.
Festivals in Kyrgyzstan are one of the best places for those who want to imbue Kyrgyz traditions and customs.
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Schedule of Kyrgyzstan tourism festivals and events in 2025
| Date | Festival | Description |
| June 29, 2025 | Kyzyl-Oi village (Suusamyr valley) | The festival features national equestrian games like Ulak Tartysh, Kyz Kuumai, and Er-Enish, a folklore show, and Kyrgyz cuisine. |
| July 6, 2025 | Jaichy yurt camp, Kok-Sai village | Enjoy a Kyrgyz folklore show and take part in”wool” crafts classes and games. Witness thesheep shearing process, participate in milkmasterclasses, and explore dairy milk productdemonstrations. |
| July 26, 2025 | Talas city | Immerse yourself in Kyrgyz culture with a performance by a Manaschy, showcasing the epic tale of Manas. Enjoy traditional Kyrgyz horse games, a folklore show, and Kyrgyz cuisine. |
| July 28, 2025 | Song-Kol lake, Batai Aral | Experience the thrill of traditional Kyrgyz horsegames like Ulak Tartysh and Er-Enish, witnessa captivating folklore show, and indulge in theflavors of Kyrgyz cuisine. |
| August 8, 2025 | Kyzyl-Oi village (Suusamyr valley) | The festival features national equestrian games like Ulak Tartysh, Kyz Kuumai, and Er-Enish, a folklore show, and Kyrgyz cuisine. |
| August 10, 2025 | Jaichy yurt camp, Issyk-Kul region | A festival featuring eagles and falcons willinclude folkloric concerts with singing anddancing, highlighting the importance of musicin Kyrgyz culture. |
| August 16, 2025 | Kyzyl-Tuu village, Issyk-Kul region | In Kyzyl-Tuu, an ethno-cultural festival of yurtsis underway. Festival guests can experienceKyrgyz culture, watch yurt-making, enjoytraditional food, take part in variouscompetitions and games and buy souvenirs. |
| August 20, 2025 | Tamchy village, Issyk-Kul lake | Witness the art of falconry, the thrillingnational equestrian games of Ulak Tartyshand Tyiyn Enmey, and immerse yourself in therich cultural heritage of Kyrgyzstan. |
