On March 15, 2026, Kazakhstan will host a large-scale media project titled “Referendum – 2026,” an online marathon dedicated to one of the country’s most important political events, DKNews.kz reports.

The live broadcast will begin at 09:00 and continue until 00:15, offering more than 15 hours of continuous coverage throughout the referendum day.

The project aims to present the key moments of the voting process, public opinion and expert perspectives in a modern and interactive format.

Live coverage of the referendum day

The marathon will provide viewers with real-time information and analysis of the referendum as events unfold across the country.

The broadcast will feature:

• updates from polling stations and regions across Kazakhstan
• expert commentary and analysis
• public opinions and interviews with citizens
• live reports from different parts of the country and abroad

Organizers say the goal is to ensure transparent and comprehensive coverage of the referendum process.

Part of the Nauryznama celebration

The project is being held as part of the Nauryznama ten-day celebration.

In addition to news coverage, the marathon will also serve as a platform for discussing important social issues and presenting new ideas, technologies and development initiatives.

Participants in the event will include:

• political figures
• well-known public personalities
• successful professionals from various industries
• representatives of arts and culture
• startup founders and innovators

They will share views on key directions for the country’s future development.

Technology and interactive elements

The marathon will also feature several modern technological elements designed to create a unique viewing experience.

Among them are:

• robots created by Kazakh inventors participating in the program hosting
• a hologram show presenting the country’s achievements in recent years
• innovative digital presentation formats

Organizers say these elements aim to demonstrate the role of technology in modern media and communication.

Five venues and nationwide participation

The online marathon will operate across five thematic venues.

Within the program, audiences will see:

• panel discussions on current social issues
• presentations of innovative projects and startups
• appearances by public figures and charity activists
• concert performances and cultural segments
• blitz interviews with guests

Live connections will also be organized with regions across Kazakhstan as well as with participants abroad.

Broadcast across national media platforms

The “Referendum – 2026” online marathon will be streamed live on the official websites and social media pages of national and regional media outlets.

Organizers expect the project to become one of the largest live media events dedicated to a political process in Kazakhstan.