From 2015 to 2020, The Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan implemented the project «Pearls of Kazakhstan - melodies of the Great Steppe», within the framework of which concerts of Kazakhstani musicians were held, as well as other cultural events.
Chamber music concerts and exhibitions were organized to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the Golden Horde, the 1150th anniversary of Abu Nasr al-Farabi, and the 175th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev.
On July 11, 2021, within the framework of the “Ost-West Musikfest” festival, took place a solo concert of the Kazakhstani national artist, violinist Aiman Musakhodzhayeva and Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, pianist Sara Asabayeva, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. As part of the concert, Abai's works and world classics were performed.
On October 1, 2021, the event dedicated to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the AustroMir space expedition, which included cosmonaut Tokhtar Aubakirov, Austrian astronaut Franz Viehböck, and Russian crew commander Alexander Volkov, was held at the Vienna Technical Museum. The event was attended by the Federal Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler, Austrian astronaut Franz Viehböck, Kazakh cosmonaut Tokhtar Aubakirov (via video link), Director General of the Vienna Technical Museum, as well as scientists and researchers in the field of cosmonautics.
In October 14-15, 2021, the Kazakh cinema days dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence were held at the Viennese movie theater Stadtkino with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Austria and Shaken Aimanov Kazakhfilm Studios. The Program featured two films: “Tomiris” by Akan Satayev and “Paris Song” (promoted in Kazakhstan as Amre) by Jeff Vespa. In addition, representatives of the diplomatic corps, the media, and city residents attended the screenings.
On June 30, 2022, as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Austria, as well as in honor of the 100th anniversary of the People's Artist of Kazakhstan Roza Baglanova, with the assistance of the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan in the Federal State of Styria Gunter Nebel, a concert was held by Kazakh artists working in Vienna and young talents studying in Austria.
On September 12-19, 2022, the paintings and art work of Kazakh children were presented for the first time in Vienna under the “One world. New generation” week of cultural events. The participants from Kazakhstan, 12-17 y.o. ten children, are the winners of two republican drawing competition among kids – “Animals are my friends” and “My green planet”.
H.E. Kairat Umarov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Austria, and H.E. Ghada Waly, Head of the UN office in Vienna, the members of the Austrian Parliament, ambassadors, the leadership of the OSCE, Honorary Consuls of Kazakhstan in the federal lands of Austria, the mayoral office of Vienna, and city’s education representatives attended the grand opening of the exhibition in Vienna.
On November 9-10, 2022, and December 29, 2022, concerts of the Eurasian Symphony Orchestra at the Kazakh National University of Arts were held in the cities of Vienna, Klagenfurt, and Salzburg, which were dedicated to the Republic Day of Kazakhstan and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and Austria.
On March 25, 2023, in the capital of Austria, in honor of the spring festival “Nauryz” a concert of the folklore ensemble “Arnau” was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Vienna, together with the “Dusen Kasseinov” Foundation and the Municipality of West Kazakhstan region.
On April 13, 2023 the concert “Bridge of Times” of the ethno-folklore ensemble “Turan”, tenor Medet Chotabayev and musicians of the State concert organization “Qazaqconcert” named after Roza Baglanova” took place in the Austrian capital on the stage of the famous concert hall “Ehrbar”. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Austria organized the concert program as part of the artists' world tour.
On August 4-6, 2023 - On the initiative of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Austria and with the support of the administration of the Zhambyl region, the artists of the folklore ensemble "Alatau" of the Zhambyl Regional Philharmonic, named after K. Azerbayev, performed at the largest Austrian traditional festival “Villacher Kirchtag”. The traditional 78th Villacher Kirchtag, held from 30 July to 6 August, attracted more than 300,000 visitors this year.
On October 19, 2023 – On the occasion of the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a gala concert of the leading national folklore and ethnographic ensemble "Sazgen Sazy" was held in one of the famous Viennese concert halls “Muth”.
On November 6-7 2023 – As part of the celebrations for Kazakhstan's Republic Day, one of Vienna's central cinemas, Stadtkino, hosted a screening of the Kazakh films “Dos Mukasan” and “Paralympian”. The screening was organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Austria, the French Association of Kazakh Cinema and the State Centre for Support of National Cinema, with the support of the educational centre "EduStream".
On December 13, 2023 – On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan, an exhibition of the Museum of the History of Almaty was opened at the Austrian National Library. The opening ceremony of the exhibition “Nomads of Kazakhstan. Traditions and Customs” was attended by representatives of government authorities, culture, art, education, tourism, media, Austrian business structures, and the diplomatic corps. Visitors can see numerous exhibits from the Almaty City Museum Association funds, including musical instruments, household items, clothing, etc. The Kazakh yurt, decorated with natural materials, was particularly popular with visitors.
March 15–16, 2024: In honor of Nauryz, the Embassy and the Akimat of the Mangistau region organized a concert in Vienna’s Philharmonic Hall Musikverein, featuring the folklore ensemble Akzharma and the dance group Zhorga named after M. Oskinbaev.
May 21–23, 2024: The European Kurultai of Kazakhs was held in Vienna, bringing together members of the Kazakh diaspora from over 10 countries. Organized by the Association of the Kazakh Diaspora in Austria (which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025), the event was supported by the Embassy.
December 10–11, 2024: As part of Kazakhstan’s Independence Day celebrations, Vienna hosted the Days of Kazakhstani Cinema, featuring screenings of Almaty, I Love You and Dawn of the Great Steppe.
On March 24, 2025, a festive concert dedicated to Nauryz was held in the Brahms Hall of the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic. The celebration, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of the Akimat of Atyrau Region, brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, media, business and cultural circles of Austria, as well as members of the Kazakh diaspora and students living in Vienna. The evening was beautifully adorned by performances of the "Murager" folk philharmonic and the "Inzhu-Marzhan" dance ensemble.