On Kok Tobe in Almaty, a festive performance-concert dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Gabit Musrepov Kazakh State Academic Theater for Children and Youth and City Day took place.

Organized in cooperation with the Akimat of Almaty, the event was attended by theater artists and Kazakhstani performers. The festive program widely reflected the creative history and present-day life of the company.

Performances for the public were given by People's Artists of Kazakhstan Lidia Kaden and Gulzhamal Kazakbayeva, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Meruert Tusipbayeva, actor and singer Maksat Rakhmet, the groups "Steppe Sons" and "Zaman," as well as Shugyla Eshen.

Musical numbers from the theater's popular productions were performed during the evening, covering significant milestones in the company's history.

The performance-concert concluded the anniversary program dedicated to the theater's 80th anniversary. On the same day, commemorative events dedicated to Gabit Musrepov were held, and an international scientific and practical conference was organized with the participation of Kazakhstani and foreign theater art representatives.

Residents and guests of Almaty gathered at the festive evening to celebrate the 80th anniversary together with the theater company.