New Year Astana Ice Town

Жаңа жыл Астана Мұз қала

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UniqueAstana
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesIce Town is distinguished by its EXPO
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KZT
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

New Year Astana Ice Town in Astana

Astana's flagship winter installation on the EXPO grounds, rebuilt each year for New Year celebrations with elaborate ice sculptures, a long illuminated ice maze, slides, a skating rink, and a towering New Year's tree. The site draws on the grounds' Expo 2017 architectural theme for its sculpture designs.

Sub-zero temperatures turn Astana's EXPO grounds into a glittering seasonal attraction each winter, when the city's main Ice Town installation opens as part of citywide New Year festivities, transforming the futuristic exhibition site into a snow-and-ice fantasy for three days around the holiday.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Ice Town is distinguished by its EXPO territory setting, which lets sculptors incorporate recognizable world exhibition landmarks like the Crystal Palace and Eiffel Tower into the ice sculpture program, tying the winter installation to the grounds' architectural history

02

The mystery stays covered

Its scale, including an 80-meter ice maze and multiple large slides, sets it apart from smaller neighborhood ice rinks elsewhere in the city, making it the clear flagship among Astana's several seasonal ice towns

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Rebuilding the ice installation from scratch each winter on the EXPO grounds

Water and renewal

Living ritual

incorporating world exhibition architectural landmarks into the sculpture theme

The sacred route

Living ritual

and anchoring the Esil district's New Year celebration around a skating rink and large decorated tree are the site's recurring defining features

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use Astana transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Serious winter gear is essential: insulated coats, thermal layers, warm boots, gloves, and a hat, since Astana's winter temperatures regularly drop well below freezing. Ice-resistant...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Astana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

KZT

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map51.18 N, 71.45 EOpen in Google Maps

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Nearest airportNQZ — Nursultan Nazarbayev
TransportUse Astana transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Astana, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Astana via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Astana, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearSerious winter gear is essential: insulated coats, thermal layers, warm boots, gloves, and a hat, since Astana's winter temperatures regularly drop well below freezing. Ice-resistant footwear soles help given the icy walking surfaces throughout the installation.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kazakhstan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is New Year Astana Ice Town?

New Year Astana Ice Town is listed for Past edition: 1–2 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does New Year Astana Ice Town take place?

The festival is listed in Astana, Kazakhstan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Astana, Astana, Kazakhstan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLegov.kz
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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