Kettik!
This week’s guide
The week is a true mix. On Friday, an exhibition by Robiya Kadyrova on female experience opens, alongside a wine club exploring the terroirs of Burgundy. Saturday is overloaded in the best sense: a lecture on women in war from Tomiris to the present day, 'Drafts and Masterpieces' at 'Other Beasts', a parody evening by the Bekar Theatre, a symphony of Turkish TV series and legendary love soundtracks — all in one day. On Sunday, Ai Weiwei, avant-garde over breakfast and Michael Jackson in the park. From Monday, three days of MUZONE Fest with Don Diablo, Shimza and Mestiza, an Independence Day celebration with crafts and live music — and, in parallel, Silk Road Expo for those on business.
Friday
COMMUNITY
Wine club with E. Yefarova "Burgundy: Where Terroir Is Born" — 9 Muses Art Space
An opportunity to talk about Burgundy — the most complex and expensive wine region in the world. The concept of terroir, the division into Grand Cru and Premier Cru, the differences between villages and climats — all explored in practice through a tasting. Led by sommelier E. Yefarova.
Art Space "9 Muses"
Mukanna Dead End, 18
300,000 soums
Saturday
LECTURE
Lecture "Women and War: From Tomiris to the Present Day"
Documentary director and producer Sardor Iskhakov traces two thousand years of history: from the warrior women of Antiquity and the Middle Ages to women in the wars of the twentieth century and in modern armies. Tomiris, Joan of Arc, and those who took up arms in the late medieval and early modern periods. 1 hour 20 minutes. 14+. Language: Russian.
Human House Gallery
Ivliyev Street, 43
100,000 soums
THEATRE
Performance "Drafts and Masterpieces" — theatre studio "Other Beasts"
"Other Beasts" have assembled a programme of what usually remains behind the scenes: short plays, musical and dramatic excerpts, stand-up and clowning. On stage — Rustam Musakulov, Klavdiya Bezmaternykh, Rafael Babadzhanov, Maria Tikhomolova, Saidamir Ubaydullayev and Anton Yevdokimov. 70 minutes, in Russian.
Theatre Studio "Other Beasts"
1st Olmachi Passage, 37
from 80,000 soums
THEATRE
Parody evening
An open parody evening from the Bekar theatre: anyone can take the stage and perform a parody of an artist, character, blogger or singer — with a prepared act or off the cuff. Prizes for the best parodies.
Ponayekhali Hall
Matbuotchilar Street 17
50,000 soums
MUSIC
Turkish Night concert
The Bravo Symphony Orchestra performs soundtracks from iconic Turkish series: Kara Sevda, Muhteşem Yüzyıl, Çukur, Diriliş Ertuğrul, Çalıkuşu, Ezel, Kuruluş Osman, Aşk-ı Memnu and others. Familiar romantic, dramatic and historical themes — in full symphonic scale.
Turkiston Palace of Arts
Alisher Navoi Street, 2
from 275,000 to 877,000 soums
MUSIC
Concert "Legendary Love Soundtracks"
A symphonic performance of the great romantic themes of world cinema: "Titanic", "La La Land", "A Star Is Born", "Twilight". Orchestra, live sound, big screen.
O'zbekiston Milliy kino san'ati saroyi (Panorama)
Alisher Navoi Street, 15
from 230,000 to 700,000 soums
COMMUNITY
Concert for Michael Jackson's birthday
The official Michael Jackson fan club in Uzbekistan presents two evenings in honour of the singer's birthday: official lookalikes, dance numbers and the artist's greatest hits.
Central Park
Mavoraunnahr Street, 21
Free entry
Sunday
LECTURE
Lecture on Conceptual Art: Ai Weiwei
Lecturer Alexander Monakhov examines the works of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei — one of the leading figures in contemporary conceptualism. How do idea, context and social concern become art, and why does what initially seems strange bring intellectual pleasure?
Human House Gallery
Ivlieva St, 43
100,000 soums
COMMUNITY
Networking breakfast ART&Card "Avant-Garde" from Kandinsky Art Club
An original card game about the avant-garde from Kandinsky Art Club: get acquainted with artists, movements and key works in a light, interactive format over breakfast.
TUT workspace
200,000 soums
ART
Exhibition "Our Heritage" — Ruzy Charyev and Teshaboy Pirmatov
An anniversary exhibition of two People's Artists of Uzbekistan. Over 60 works: landscapes of the country, portraits, scenes of folk life — classics of Uzbek painting from the second half of the 20th century.
Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts
Sharaf Rashidov St, 40
Free entry
Monday
THEATRE
Celebration of the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's Independence Day
A charity event for people with disabilities, low-income families and socially vulnerable groups. Eight craft corners: pottery, suzani embroidery, gold embroidery, wood carving, Oriental miniature painting, skullcaps, Rishtan ceramics and calligraphy. Five music corners: doira, dutar, rubab, tanbur, gijak. Concert programme in the amphitheatre from 19:30 — dance interactive, flash mob and a performance by the band Azizjon Media.
Central Park
Maverannahr St, 21
Free entry
MUSIC
MUZONE Fest — the first international electronic music festival in Central Asia
Three days, three line-ups. 31 August — Don Diablo, winner of the Electronic Dance Music Award 2026, with a new tour concept: music, light, technology and a visual show. 1 September — Shimza (Tomorrowland, Ultra, Burning Man, Cercle) and Vanco, known for the track Ma Tnsani and a blend of African rhythms with vocals. 2 September — Samm, a representative of Afro-house, and Mestiza — a Spanish female duo, residents of club Hï Ibiza, merging club electronica with the sound of traditional flamenco. 6+.
Turkiston Palace of Arts
Alisher Navoi St, 2
from 300,000 soums per day, a three-day pass — from 700,000 soums
Tuesday
THEATRE
Concert for the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's Independence
A festive programme by the soloists and orchestra of the State Theatre of Musical Comedy. It brings together classical numbers, pop and the national repertoire.
Operetta Theatre
Chilanzar-C, Chupon-Ota St
from 66,000 to 88,000 soums
Friday
ART
Exhibition of children's drawings "Mehir nma?"
Works by young participants of the eponymous competition on the theme of important human values, revealing a child's perception and sincerity.
Mirzo Ulugbek Central Park
Maverannahr St, 21
Free entry
Previous issues
Newsletter
A letter from the HD editors
Once a week, we send the best stories, events, and cultural discoveries from Central Asia.