Backstreet Boys to Perform in Almaty on September 19 for City Day

Almaty is preparing to host one of its most anticipated music events of the year: the legendary Backstreet Boys will perform at Central Stadium on September 19 in celebration of City Day. Organizers have promised a show featuring the group's greatest hits from the 1990s and 2000s, complete with elaborate stage production and the signature energy that made the band a global phenomenon. To ensure public safety, approximately 2,500 police officers will be deployed, alongside on-site ambulance teams and fire crews. The city administration has also announced that 150 volunteers will assist attendees in navigating the venue. LED screens around the stadium will display a hotline number for those needing assistance. [caption id="attachment_36340" align="alignnone" width="300"] @Almaty Akimat[/caption] The concert is expected to attract Almaty residents as well as international fans, some of whom have traveled thousands of kilometers to see the iconic group perform against the backdrop of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountains. “I bought my ticket back in July and flew in from Minsk just for this show. The city is amazing, and the atmosphere promises to be unforgettable,” said Belarusian fan Yulia Makhovich. For 35-year-old Almaty resident Alina Agapova, the event carries personal significance: “Backstreet Boys are my childhood and youth. Their songs always carried deep meaning and are tied to important memories. For me, this is not just a concert but a return to the times when we collected posters, magazines, and dreamed of seeing them live.” [caption id="attachment_36344" align="alignnone" width="300"] @Almaty Akimat[/caption] Many fans see the band’s visit as a milestone for Kazakhstan’s cultural scene. “Before, to attend concerts like this, you had to fly to Europe or the U.S. Now global stars are coming to us. It’s a matter of pride for our city,” said Aigerim, a university student who purchased her ticket in the first days of sales. Almaty is emerging as a regional hub for international music. After hosting stars like Jennifer Lopez and Marilyn Manson, the Backstreet Boys’ concert highlights the city’s drive to become Central Asia’s leading destination for major cultural events, with strong attention to safety and accessibility.