Astana Circus is worth noting even if you never buy a ticket. Its circular, saucer-like building fits the capital's taste for futuristic monuments, sitting among the left-bank avenues where Kazakhstan has staged much of its post-Soviet architectural ambition.
Inside, the programme is traditional circus: acrobats, animal acts, clowns, and touring troupes depending on the season. For travellers, the strongest reason to go is the combination of family entertainment and unmistakably Astana architecture, especially if you are already exploring the Baiterek and Khan Shatyr side of the city.