Film Screening: "Nezhnost" at the Retro Film Club
Date: 17 April, 18:30
Venue: National Cinema Palace “Panoramic”, Hall 5
The Retro Film Club presents Nezhnost (Tenderness) (1966, 74 min), directed by Elyor Ishmukhamedov. The film, composed of three novellas (“Sanjар,” “Lena,” “Mamura”), is considered a vivid example of the influence of the French New Wave and Italian Neorealism on Uzbek cinema.
Cast includes Maria Sternikova, Rodion Nakhapetov, Madina Makhmudova, Svetlana Borodina, and others.
Opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
Date: 17 April, 19:00
Venue: State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata will be performed at the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi. At the heart of this timeless opera lies the poignant story of love, sacrifice, and social prejudice in nineteenth-century Paris, where the relationship between Violetta and Alfredo unfolds against a backdrop of lavish scenery and rigid social conventions. Audiences will witness how the protagonists’ emotions struggle against external circumstances and the pressures of society.
Tickets: 55,000–165,000 UZS
Ballet: "Dincanto" by the Balletto di Roma
Dates: 23–24 April, 19:00
Venue: State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
As part of the International Ballet Festival, the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre will present Dincanto by the Balletto di Roma company. The contemporary production brings together striking stage design, expressive music, and modern choreography, revealing new dimensions of classical dance and the language of contemporary ballet. The performance will be staged on two consecutive days.
Chamber Concert: Onbr
Date: 21 April, 19:00
Venue: YAMAHA, 8 Taras Shevchenko Street
An intimate chamber evening for 30–40 guests, where musicians will not only perform their pieces but also share the stories behind their creation, from the first ideas to personal episodes that inspired the songs. The format is designed for live interaction and includes a session in which listeners can ask questions and engage directly with the artists during the event.
Admission is free, with prior registration via Instagram (account: onbr.avad).
Shum Bola-2026 Film Festival
Dates: 15–17 April, 10:30–15:00
Venue: Alisher Navoi Cinema Palace, 15 Alisher Navoi Avenue
The 13th Shum Bola-2026 German-language Film Festival for Children and Young Audiences will take place at the Alisher Navoi Cinema Palace. The programme features films in Russian and Uzbek, inviting young viewers to discover new stories.
Admission is free with tickets. For details and reservations, call +998 78 140 14 70.
International Festival of Fine and Applied Arts
Dates: 20–24 April, 10:00–17:00
Venues: Various locations across Tashkent and the regions (Central Exhibition Hall, museums, galleries, educational institutions)
The traditional International Festival of Fine and Applied Arts takes place across multiple venues in the capital and beyond. The programme includes exhibitions by local and international artists, creative workshops, showcases of traditional and contemporary dress, academic conferences, and dedicated daytime sessions focused on specialised schools and universities.
Admission to events is free.
Concert: Uzbekistan: New Soundscapes / Music by Composers of Uzbekistan
Date: 17 April, 19:00
Venue: Organ Hall of the State Conservatory
Dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, the concert presents works by Uzbek composers. The programme will be performed by the Turkiston Chamber Orchestra conducted by Muborak Lutfullaev with soloists Nikita Stetsenko (piano), Elena Matveeva (violin), Asene Ovchinnikova (violin), and Adelina Fatkhutdinova (harpsichord), along with the Honoured Choral Ensemble of Uzbekistan under the artistic direction of Gulnara Malikova.
