Kettik! 10/23

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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