Kettik!
This week’s guide
This week in Tashkent, we have a vibrant cultural programme: theatre premieres and concerts, poetry evenings, festivals and exhibitions. The lineup offers something for every taste: you can go to the opera, watch independent films, join a discussion on ecology, or spend the day at a city market. It’s the perfect reason to get out and explore new ways to enjoy the city.
Sunday
THEATRE
Open Days at the Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
The Bolshoi Theatre is hosting open daytime gala concerts featuring young opera soloists and the symphony orchestra, designed for a broad audience. This is a great opportunity to visit the theatre in a relaxed setting and experience the live sound of opera and orchestra in an open, welcoming atmosphere.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
Tashkent
Free admission.
Thursday
MUSIC
Musical detective "Lovushka" ("The Trap")
A two-act detective story with musical and choreographic numbers. The performance keeps the audience in suspense until the finale, while maintaining theatrical lightness and irony.
The State Theater of Musical Comedy (Operetta) of Uzbekistan
LECTURE
Women Watch Uzbekistan Screenings
Women Watch Uzbekistan Screenings is a festival of women’s cinema combined with an educational programme, including screenings, workshops, lectures, and professional meetings. The programme focuses on the role of women in film and expanding their participation in the film industry. The project is organised by Tashkent Film School and the Klassiki platform with support from the British Council. More details and registration via the Tashkent Film School account.
Tashkent Film School; closing events at Nukus 89
Friday
EVENT
Haiku Evening with Bakh Akhmedov at Human House
A literary evening dedicated to Japanese haiku poetry, hosted by poet Bah Ahmedov. The programme also features Kashmira Iskandari, Olesya Tsai and Farhad Yunusov. A small, intimate poetic gathering with readings and discussion.
Human House Gallery
Tashkent
Saturday
SCIENCE
Yashil Uyim Eco-Festival
An environmental festival focused on conscious consumption and ecological discussions. The program includes prize games, open talks with specialists, workshops on recycling plastic and paper, an eco-market, science experiments, and live music. Entry fee: 30,000 soums; tickets can be booked via Telegram.
MOC Hub
77 Buyuk Turon Street
EVENT
Creative Meeting with Sabit Madaliev
Meeting with Sabit Madaliev — poet, essayist and philosopher. An opportunity to engage in conversation with a striking and legendary figure in the cultural world. This session is ideal for anyone who loves lively dialogue, thought-provoking texts, and reflections on culture and the remarkable personalities who always seem to inspire a unique intellectual atmosphere.
Turon Library
6/10 Zarkainar Street
Sunday
ART
Concert Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of Tamara Khanum
An evening celebrating the 120th birthday of Tamara Khanum, the exceptional dancer, singer, and actress whose work forms a vital part of Uzbekistan’s cultural history. The programme includes dance and vocal performances from her repertoire by leading ensembles and soloists. A pre-concert exhibition in the foyer will offer a glimpse into her life and career. Tickets: 100,000–500,000 soums.
Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
28 Zarafshan Street
EVENT
Cultura Market
A daytime urban market bringing together local brands, vintage projects, and creative young initiatives . Visitors can browse jewellery, postcards, candles, vinyl records, and participate in book and clothing swaps.
Cultura GastroBar
Free admission.
Thursday
ART
IV International Exhibition CAEx Mebel & Décor 2026
An international exhibition of furniture, interior solutions, décor, equipment, and technologies for furniture production. The event caters to both industry professionals and the general public: companies can seek partners, and visitors can explore new solutions and purchase products directly from manufacturers.
CAEx Uzbekistan
1 Milliy Bog Street
Free admission, registration required.
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