Kettik!
This week’s guide
At the end of November, the city sounds different: from warm acoustics and the flicker of candles to symphonic magic and sharp stand-up. Concerts, performances, and chamber evenings turn this week into a kaleidoscope of emotions. You can hide from the hustle, take shelter from routine, and welcome December in a more festive way!
Wednesday
ART
Exhibition of works by Khorezm artists
Time : 10:05–19:00 Contemporary art of Khorezm is gathered in one space: paintings, graphics, and decorative works reflecting the culture of the region, its rhythm, and traditions. The exhibition features more than 50 paintings by 11 Khorezm artists.
Ikuo Hirayama Culture Caravanserai
Free admission
Friday
MUSIC
Candle Fire Turkish
Ticket prices: from 157,000 to 697,000 soums. The Bravo Orchestra will perform themes from iconic TV series such as "Magnificent Century," "Endless Love," "Ezel," "Hercai," "The Wren," "Aliya," and many other beloved stories. Melodies in the magical atmosphere of live fire: the Candle Fire concert promises an evening where music, light, and dramatic arrangements create a fully immersive experience.
Central Palace of Culture of Railway Workers
Saturday
MUSIC
Harry Potter Concert
Ticket price: from 230,000 to 700,000 soums. Relive the emotions of flying on a broomstick over Hogwarts, try to catch the Snitch, wrap yourself in your house's striped scarf, and learn a little more about friendship and life. Music from the legendary film saga will come to life in a grand concert performance — symphonic sound, favorite themes that will give you goosebumps! Magic for audiences of all ages, but millennials should get especially ready…
Alisher Navoi Palace of Culture (Panorama)
ART
Keramistan Ceramics Exhibition
Ceramics festival by local artisans: designer vases, plates, and sculptures. The theme of the exhibition is ornament: artists reinterpret ancient patterns, turning traditional motifs and techniques into an expressive language of contemporary artistic statement.
Studio Artikul 32
Free admission
ART
Opening of the solo exhibition by artist Yigit Sattor "ERROR 404: Art Not Found"
The exhibition will be open to everyone: November 30 — December 9 Address: Tashkent House of Photography, 4 Istikbol Street Immersion in a new series of works by Yigit Sattor—subtle, expressive, and exploring themes of loss and searching. Guests will enjoy tastings of signature wines from Uzumfermer and Qand chocolate, music, and a pleasant atmosphere.
MUSIC
Acoustic apartment concert "Forgot the Rhyme"
Entrance fee: 70,000 sums. If you're in the mood for something warm and cozy, an acoustic home concert is just what you need. Sitting together, singing your favorite songs with guitar and percussion is sure to warm you up on a cold November evening. "Forgot the Rhyme" is a musical and creative community in Tashkent that organizes musical home concerts and shares creativity.
Eco Cafe
EVENT
Play "The Son"
A production of the eponymous play by the cult French writer Florian Zeller, directed by Boris Gafurov. A tense, emotional drama about relationships, guilt, and attempts to hear one another. One of Ilkhom’s most powerful performances, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
Ilkhom Theater
150,000 — 180,000 soums.
Sunday
MUSIC
Swap Party
Admission is free. Eco-friendly clothing swap format: bring items in good condition and exchange them for new finds. An opportunity to refresh your wardrobe without unnecessary purchases. Guests will enjoy music, dancing, new acquaintances, food and warming drinks, as well as merch from "Ponaekhali" with gifts.
Ponaekhal
Tuesday
THEATRE
Opera "Eugene Onegin"
Ticket price: from 77,000 to 220,000 soms. Tchaikovsky's classic opera staged by the capital's theater — a story of love, alienation, and fate.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Wednesday
THEATRE
Ariana Lolaeva's Stand-up Concert
Ticket price: from 150,000 to 400,000 soums. Stand-up by the beloved comedian, participant of the shows "Open Microphone," "Comedy Battle," "Standup Underground," and former resident of Stand Up Club #1. Ariana Lolaeva will present her original material. Sharp and honest comedy from one of the brightest stand-up artists on the modern scene.
SAHNA stand-up club
THEATRE
Performance Ka mate. Ka ora
Modern physical theater inspired by the ideas of struggle and rebirth. A visually-plastic performance about self-acceptance and the ability to unite darkness and light within oneself, about movement and strength of spirit.
Ilkhom Theater
150,000 — 180,000 soums.
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