
The Kokshetau Palace of Culture, a state-owned municipal government enterprise, has a 3-storey, freestanding model building that was commissioned in 1970, a complete reconstruction was carried out in 2001, and in 2020, the facade of the building was reconstructed (overhauled) as part of the Employment Roadmap for 2020-2021 program. During the reconstruction, the Alucobond facade cassette was completely replaced with Travertine facade stone, and the ceramic base tiles were completely replaced with granite tiles. An LED screen, an LED sign consisting of three-dimensional letters and a logo with LED lighting are installed on the facade. The total area of the building is 5,242.2 m2.
The main objectives of the Kokshetau Recreation Center are: organization of cultural leisure and satisfaction of the spiritual needs of the population of all age categories, moral and aesthetic education of the younger generation, preservation and development of national and cultural values.
All necessary conditions have been created for the implementation of these tasks. There are: an auditorium with 600 seats with sound amplification and lighting equipment, a large LED screen, exhibition, dance and ballet halls, dressing rooms and club rooms, a recording studio, musical instruments, computer equipment with Internet access, two costume rooms with sets of costumes for concert performances and events.
The Kokshetau Palace of Culture is the main center of cultural and social life of the city and the region. More than 200 events are held annually. They are visited by tens of thousands of people.
Concerts dedicated to professional and calendar holidays are held annually, anniversaries are celebrated, various creative contests and festivals are held.
There are 28 creative collectives working at Kokshetau Recreation Center, more than 900 people between the ages of 4 and 80 are engaged in them, 10 collectives have the title of "National", 4 - "Exemplary".
All specialists and team leaders have a professional education. The department of cultural and leisure activities operates. It conducts all events: concerts, contests, festivals, show programs, matinees, etc., and also coordinates the functions of creative teams: it recruits participants, draws up a schedule, collects all information about their activities, monitors rehearsal sessions, concert performances and tours.
In 2024, the Kokshetau Palace of Culture held 227 events with an audience of 114,125 people. The plan for paid services is 24 056.0 tt, 36 602.8 tt has actually been completed.
In 2024, the Kokshetau Palace of Culture hosted the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Kokshetau Folk Dance Ensemble and the 25th anniversary of the Kerbez Sulu folk folklore ensemble.
Amateur groups of Kokshetau Recreation Center participated in more than 20 international and national competitions in 2024.
On February 1-10, in Moscow, the exemplary choreographic group Polyanka took part in:
VIl National Award in the field of modern dance "Choreographer Sergei Smirnov Prize" - Winners of the III degree Modern dance (12-16 years old)
VI National Award in the field of variety and children's dance "Choreographer Elena Bartkaitis Prize" - Winner of the I degree Variety dance (12-16 years old), Winner of the II degree in the nomination "dance experiment"(12-16 years old).
On February 17, in Petropavlovsk, the Kokshetau Folk Dance Ensemble became the winner of the first degree and the winner of the Grand Prix in the Kazakhstan National Competition in the field of music and choreography "Talents of Kazakhstan". In Astana, the house ensemble "Korkemtau" became a two-time winner of the first degree, the soloist Azamatuly Amirali won the SUPER GRAND PRIX in the multi-genre art competition "CREATIVE AWARDS".
On March 16, in Kokshetau, the Tumar Folk contemporary Dance Ensemble took part in the Republican creative festival "THE LEGACY SHOW ART SPRING 2024". Following the results of the festival, the main composition of the ensemble became twice II degree laureates in the Pop Dance and Classical Choreography categories, the middle group became III degree laureates in the 11-14 age category in the Classical Choreography category, twice II degree laureates in the 7-10 age category in the Classical Choreography and Pop Dance categories.".
On March 24, the International multigenre competition "DISNEY FESTIVAL" was held in Astana at the Al-Farabi Palace of Schoolchildren. The soloists of the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" Zhasulanova Aikorkem, Marat Almira, Dusembek Aisha and the soloists of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" Amrinova Aiganym, Khasanova Aminat were awarded with diplomas of the 2nd degree. The 1st degree diploma was awarded to the soloists of the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" Yeginbayeva Karina, Abenova Adiya and the soloist of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" Yessemseitova Almira.
In April, the V International Remote Festival competition "You are a star! Elusive talents." The students of the piano studio presented their skills in the "instrumental genre" nomination to the professional jury from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea. Nargiz Zarlykova became the winner of the first degree in the age category of 13-15 years. Nurganym Zhurumbayeva became the winner of the II degree in the age category of 13-15 years. Yaroslava Pogorelova became the winner of the II degree in the age category of 10-12 years. The head of the studio, Ella Gladkova, was awarded a letter of thanks for her professionalism in teaching and training the contestants. The first degree laureates were Mustafina Adiya (7-9 years old), Suilemen Aiganym and Oral Sultan (10-12 years old). II degree laureates were Aileen Doskozhina and Polina Diesendorf (age group 7-9 years old), and Nurai Zheterova (age group 10-12 years old). Elena Alexandrovna Anashkina, the head of the studio, was awarded a letter of thanks for her professionalism in teaching and training the contestants.
On May 4, the International competition "Talents of Kazakhstan" was held in Almaty. Soloists of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" and the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" took part in the competition. Following the results of the competition, participants of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" Jumabai Dariga, Amrinova Aiganym, Yessemseitova Almira, Khasanova Aminat became laureates of the II degree, Nurlan Inkar became the owner of Bas zhulde. The participants of the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" Koibagarova Adema and Bagdatov Rauan became laureates of the II degree, Abenova Adiya, Alim Kozayim and Yeginbayeva Karina became laureates of the I degree, Dusembek Aisha became the owner of Bas zhulde.
In May, the IV International Online Festival competition "You are a star! Great-grandchildren of Victory!" The students of the piano studio of teacher Ella Gladkova took part in the nomination "instrumental art – piano" in the age category of 16-18 years. The professional jury from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea appreciated the performances of the musicians. Kasymkhanov Aituar became a laureate of the first degree. Anastasia Bekzhanova became a laureate of the II degree.
On May 17, the regional qualifying stage of the XV National Youth Delphic Games of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held in Kokshetau. The exemplary choreographic group "Polyanka" became the winner of the first degree twice in the age categories "11-13 years old" and "14-17 years old".
On May 19, in Kokshetau, the Souvenir folk dance ensemble took part in the International Competition-Festival "SHOW DANCE" of the competition project "JAS DARYN". According to the results of the competition, the middle and junior groups of the ensemble became laureates of the first degree, the middle group of the ensemble became the winner of the first degree and the winner of the Grand Prix, the main composition of the ensemble became the winner of the Grand Prix, the VIP Grand Prix and a monetary certificate in the amount of 30,000 tenge.Kokshetau exemplary choreographic group "Polyanka" took part in the International competition Festival "SHOW DANCE" competition project "JAS DARYN". As a result of the competition, the team became the winner of the first degree and the winner of 3 Grand Prix.
On June 1, in Almaty, the junior group of the On Alty Kyz folk dance ensemble won the first degree in the international competition of choreographic arts "Dance with all your soul".
On June 2, the international choreographic arts competition "Dance with all your heart" was held in Shymkent. The composition of the professional jury appreciated the junior group of the folk dance ensemble "On alty kyz". According to the results of the competition, the ensemble became the winner of the first degree.
On June 29, Astana hosted the international competition of children's and youth creativity “Zhuldyzdar zharygy". According to the results of the competition, the exemplary vocal studio “Zhuldyz” and the trio of the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble “Baldauren” won the Grand Prix, the trio of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" and the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" won the first degree, soloists: Dusembek Aisha won the Grand Prix, Lukpanova Janelle and Tabyn Ankhar they became laureates of the first degree. The head of the participants, Khasenova Ayimgul Akylbekovna, was awarded a Letter of Thanks and the Star of the Stage medal.
The international creative art competition "I am superstar" was held in Astana on June 30. According to the results of the competition, the trio of the exemplary vocal studio "Zhuldyz" and the trio of the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" won the Grand Prix, the exemplary vocal and choreographic ensemble "Baldauren" took the first place, soloists: Dusembek Aisha and Tabyn Ankhar won the Grand Prix, Lukpanova Janelle won the first place. The head of the participants, Khasenova Ayymgul Akylbekovna, was awarded a letter of thanks and the medal "Best Teacher".
On July 13, Aktau hosted the Republican multigenre festival-competition of creativity of children, teenagers and adults "Altyn Kazyna", in which the folk dance ensemble "On alty kyz" took part. Following the results of the competition, the main composition of the ensemble received the Grand Prix, the main and middle group of the ensemble became the winner of the first degree, Laura Karimzhanova and Zhansaya Yementayeva became the winners of the first degree. Aman Adina won the Grand Prix.