Eminem, Beyoncé, and Shakira are among the most requested artists in Kazakhstan, according to local concert organisers.
During an interview on the Smart People YouTube channel, Malik Khasenov, a producer for Astana Concert, revealed which global stars fans most want to see perform in the country.
Khasenov said, “Kazakhstanis most often ask for Beyoncé, Eminem, and Shakira”. However, while concerts for Beyoncé and Shakira are realistic possibilities, bringing Eminem to Kazakhstan presents unique challenges.
Why Eminem’s Show Would Be Hard to Host
“Shakira is a real possibility. Moreover, we’re in talks”, Khasenov said. “And Beyoncé is also possible. But with Eminem, it’s a little complicated because we don’t have the infrastructure to handle the scale of his concert. We would need a venue for more than 60,000 people”.
For an Eminem concert to be commercially viable, the producer added, it would have to attract at least that many fans. “We don’t have such a venue in Kazakhstan”, he explained. “It could be done on a city square, but that brings its own risks”.
Still, there is optimism for the future. New infrastructure being developed in Almaty may one day make it possible to host global superstars like Eminem.
Eminem’s Worldwide Demand Remains Unmatched
The mention of Eminem’s name shows just how strong his global appeal remains. Earlier this year, rumours of an Eminem concert in India caused a massive wave of excitement online, with fans speculating for weeks about possible dates. Now, people in Central Asia are expressing the same anticipation.
At the same time, Khasenov’s comments offer a rare peek into the planning of large-scale tours. Massive international concerts depend on infrastructure: not only for seating but also for stage construction, safety, and logistics.
Eminem’s shows consistently draw huge crowds, often selling out stadiums that hold over 60,000 people. Last year, when Eminem headlined the opening night of Soundstorm 2024 in Riyadh, he voowed a 75,000-capacity crowd with his high-energy set.
Until Kazakhstan has such a venue, the dream of seeing Marshall perform live there will have to wait.
It is fascinating to see how far his influence reaches. From Detroit to Delhi, and now to Almaty, fans everywhere are eager to see Slim Shady take the stage.
