Kettik!
This week’s guide
This week is already a good reason to head out into the city a bit more often, as the agenda includes: group readings, a major jazz festival, you can even catch a surprise movie screening, or simply stroll among the crowds at a flower festival. You can pick just one event — or put together your own little itinerary for a week in Tashkent.
Tuesday
MUSIC
International Jazz Festival in Tashkent
A large-scale musical event uniting world-class stars and leading representatives of the Uzbek jazz scene. The festival opened with a performance by legendary bass guitarist Stanley Clarke and will continue with daily concerts featuring vibrant improvisations, collaborations, and new names.
the open-air venue of the Palace of International Forums "Uzbekistan"
Free admission
Saturday
LECTURE
Europe Day 2026
A major open urban event organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan. Embassies of EU countries and representatives of international projects will gather in one space to share opportunities for education, internships, and professional development. Guests can look forward to interactive zones, workshops, cultural activities, and a lively atmosphere for socializing. Suitable for the whole family.
Palace of Youth Creativity
Free admission
Sunday
MUSIC
"Neboslov": A Musical Evening at Olmachi
A cozy concert with promised surprises from the organizers. Familiar and new compositions will be performed in unusual arrangements, accompanied by a mysterious guest on the cajón. This is a rare opportunity to hear the music of the band "Neboslov" in a new format. Booking: Telegram @misanthropic_toad
The Other Animals Theater
donation (pay what you want)
MUSIC
Workshop on Musical Improvisation with Gunhild Carling
A practical workshop with multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling. Participants will engage in an interactive process: the artist will listen, join in the playing, and help develop musical ideas in real time. Suitable for musicians of all genres—from the classical tradition to the experimental scene. Language: English (with translation)
Republican Children's Library
Free admission, by registration
Tuesday
EVENT
Masterclass "Reading Like a Human"
A story about the safest and at the same time most useless existence in world literature, as the organizers claim, through thoughtful reading and discussion led by director and acting teacher Maria Seleva. The program includes gentle articulation warm-ups, slow reading aloud, concentration techniques, and keeping a reading journal.
Human House
70,000 soums
Wednesday
ART
Tashkent Flowers Fest 2026
A vibrant city festival that transforms the space into a large-scale floral exhibition. Guests can enjoy installations made of fresh flowers, a concert program, performances by artists, and a variety of interactive activities for the whole family.
National Library of Uzbekistan
Free admission
Thursday
EVENT
Millennial Film Screening: "Reclaim Your True Sensations"
A nostalgic cinematic experiment that takes you back to a time when a movie was an event, not just a choice from a catalog. The organizers only reveal the genre and the time—the film's title remains a secret until the very start. It could be a cult classic or an unexpected gem from the 80s or 90s, perhaps even with that iconic "nasal" voice-over translation. The first evening is dedicated to early comic book movies—long before the era of Marvel and DC. Booking: Telegram @misanthropic_toad
The Other Animals Theater
50,000 soums
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