Kettik!
This week’s guide
The week promises to be warm and eventful! In Tashkent and beyond, there will be performances, concerts, festivals, art exhibitions, and dance nights. From philosophical dramas to bass sets from Berlin—everyone will find their own inspiration, whether it's a quiet evening in a gallery or a wild night on the dance floor.
Performance "White White Black Stork"
When: Thu, October 23, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A subtle drama about silence, memory, and loss.
Lecture by Kamila Erkaeva "How to Build a Business That Doesn't Exist in Your Country"
When: Thu, October 23, 19:30
Where: Cultura Gastrobar
A conversation about creative courage, ideas, and the journey of an entrepreneur who is building a new system in the industry.
Evening in Memory of Shamshad Abdullaev
When: Thu, October 23, 19:30
Where: Kinoxona
Poetry, the voices of friends, and echoes of the philosophy of the Tashkent underground.
Social Dance Evening
When: Thu, October 23, 21:00
Where: Nukus 89
Salsa, bachata, and kizomba until midnight! The music of bodies, glances, and gentle touches.
Play “Twenty Days Without War”
When: Fri, October 24, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A stage adaptation of the novella by Konstantin Simonov, in which the language of cinema is transferred to the theatrical stage. A story about silent feelings, the fragility of the human soul, and the power of simple, genuine life.
No Tell Motel
When: Fri, October 24, 21:00
Where: Nukus 89
A mix of electronics and neon aesthetics. The night promises to be long!
Concert of the cover band Volkov
When: Fri, October 24, 23:59
Where: VM Bar
21+, FC/DC
A night without rules — only live music, drive, and a bar where time loses its meaning.
International Honey Festival
When: October 24–26
Where: Namangan
Craft and traditions: a fair of flavors and sweets.
Opening of the exhibition "Faces and Stories" by Margarita Shuvalova
When: Sat, October 25, 11:00
Where: Human House
Portraits that capture the breath of time.
Intensive Course "Understanding Styles and Movements of the 20th Century"
When: Sat, October 25, 12:00
Where: TuT Workspace
Price: 400,000 sum
Workshop on 20th Century Art — from Modernism to Postmodernism. Theory, visual examples, coffee, and inspiration.
Opening of the Nomsiz Festival
When: Sat, October 25, 18:00
Where: Kinoxona
Night of debuts and discoveries — documentary films and seeker directors. The festival brings together stories about people and places that usually remain behind the scenes.
Mot Concert
When: Sat, October 25, 19:00
Where: Humo Arena
Price: from 150,000 sum
Mot's autumn performances in Uzbekistan have already become a tradition. Pop lyrics, stage energy, and favorite songs.
Speech by Anna Egoyan
When: Sat, October 25, 19:00
Where: A. Navoi Cinema Palace
Price: from 200,000 UZS
The blogger and actress will present a program about love, breakups, and feelings spoken out loud.
Play "Tartuffe"
When: Sat, October 25, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theatre
Molière's classic with lively, ironic energy. Deception, faith, and double masks—everything that makes this timeless story truly relevant.
Bass Bloom w/ Sarah Farina (DE)
When: Sat, October 25, 21:00
Where: Nukus 89
Deep bass set from Berlin! Dancing until morning, rhythms of freedom and lightness.
Exhibition "Suzani in Dreams and Reality"
When: from October 25
Where: Navruz Park
Textiles as a metaphor for sleep. Patterns where memory and modernity intertwine.
Dog Festival 2025
When: Sun, October 26, 10:00
Where: National Cynological Center
Costume parade, paws and snouts. The coziest and cutest festival of the season.
Performance "The Nutcracker"
When: Sun, October 26, 12:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A classic that will transport you to the magical world of childhood.
Cinema Brunch "Castle in the Sky" by Hayao Miyazaki
When: Sun, October 26, 1:00 PM
Where: Cultura Gastrobar
Coffee and Japanese animation: the best plan to make your Sunday cozy.
Boris Gafurov's Authorial Mediation on the Exhibition "The Body I Live In"
When: Sun, October 26, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A conversation about the body, identity, and the perception of art.
Play "Underground Girls"
When: Sun, October 26, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
Modern women's drama is powerful, frank, and leaves no one indifferent.
Igor Moiseyev Ballet
When: Sun, October 26, 19:00
Where: Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Price: from 100,000 sum
Folk dances that have become legendary. A whirlwind of energy, grace, and beauty.
Latino Party
When: Sun, October 26, 20:00
Where: VM Bar
Price: 50,000 sum
21+, FC/DCLatin rhythms and the heat of the night.
Performance "Free Romance"
When: Tue, October 28, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A conversation about the freedom of feelings and responsibility for choice.
Opera "Rigoletto"
When: Wed, October 29, 19:00
Where: Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Price: from 55,000 sum
Verdi — about power, tragedy, and human pride.
Play "The Tale of Two Stones"
When: Wed, October 29, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theater
A myth turned into a metaphor. A story about inner strength and the search for a path.
The Rasmus Concert
When: Wed, October 29
Where: A. Navoi Cinema Palace
Price: from 400,000 UZS
The Finnish band returns: black feathers, spotlights, and the energy of the 2000s.
Art Fest October
When: October 30–31, 12:00
Where: Fabrica Art Space
Free admission
Exhibitions, music, and a design market. A space where creativity is born.
Performance "Delhi Dance"
When: Thu, October 30, 19:00
Where: Ilkhom Theatre
A philosophical play about time and encounters that change nothing — but happen for some reason.
Concert of the band "Komnata Kultury"
When: Thu, October 30, 19:00
Where: Turkiston Palace of Arts
Price: from 300,000 UZS
Melancholic indie and lyrics that become closer with every chord.
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