Musical tastes don’t stand still! Analyzing the playback data on Studio Evolution systems for 2026, we can see how global trends and the powerful development of the local scene are shaping a new karaoke landscape in Kazakhstan. The modern audience increasingly chooses current Kazakh pop music, stylish Q-pop, and top English-language hits.
Here is what the combined top 10 most frequently sung songs in Kazakhstan in 2026 look like (exclusively in Kazakh and English):
- Kairat Nurtas — Almaty Tuni
- The Weeknd — Blinding Lights
- Miras Zhugunusov — Zymyran
- Dua Lipa — Dance The Night
- Jah Khalib — Leila
- Billie Eilish — bad guy
- Ninety One — Aiyptama
- Miley Cyrus — Flowers
- Raim — Simpa
- Coldplay — A Sky Full of Stars
Regional quirks: What megacities sing (2026)
Every major city in Kazakhstan has its own unique musical vibe. Let’s see how preferences are distributed in the main centers of karaoke culture.
- Astana: The capital confidently balances between lyrical modern pop and powerful global hits. In first place here is the sensual Miras Zhugunusov with the track “Zymyran,” closely followed by Miley Cyrus (“Flowers”) and the timeless classic from Adele (“Someone Like You”).
- Shymkent: Local content is the undisputed leader in this region. Kairat Nurtas firmly holds the palm of victory with his hit confession “Almaty Tuni.” Dance bangers from Raim (“Simpa”) are also highly demanded. English-language music here is mostly represented by proven rhythmic hits like Ed Sheeran (“Shape of You”).
- Almaty: The southern capital remains the most cosmopolitan city. Global pop music and modern indie rule the roost here. The top of the charts belongs to The Weeknd (“Blinding Lights”), Dua Lipa (“Dance The Night”), and Harry Styles (“As It Was”). Among local music, Almaty residents most often choose stylish Q-pop by the band Ninety One.
Tip for singers: If you want to get a standing ovation in any city in Kazakhstan, confidently choose “Blinding Lights.” This dynamic retrowave hit is perfect for warming up the crowd and dancing wildly!
You can always find these new releases, as well as thousands of other songs with up-to-date lyrics, through the Studio Evolution catalog or in the EvoClub User mobile app.
