What to do in Tashkent this weekend, 24–25 October

For younger audiences, “Awesome Vacation” is a musical fairy tale about Vanka’s summer visit to his aunt Baba Yaga, where he encounters characters who present themselves as ordinary people. It is for ages 3+ and starts at 11:00 at the State Musical Comedy (Operetta) Theatre of Uzbekistan; tickets are 44,000–55,000 UZS.

At 17:00, “Animal Stories” brings together short plays by Don Nigro in a tragic farce about fear, loneliness and human questions, using animal characters. It is for ages 16+ at Diydor Youth Experimental Theatre-Studio, with tickets from 55,000 UZS. The State Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan also stages “Ey, biz bormiz!..” at 17:00: a comedy about lonely women, loss and the right to happiness, for ages 18+, priced at 77,000–88,000 UZS.

The 17:00 musical comedy “Khanuma” is based on a play by A. Tsagareli and follows matchmakers arranging a profitable marriage; it is at the State Academic Russian Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan, with tickets at 55,000–88,000 UZS. Also at 17:00, the Uzbek-language comedy “Kuyovning omonati” explores family ties, responsibility and a tested promise at the Uzbek State Musical Theatre named after Muqimi. It is for ages 12+, with performances at 17:00 and 19:00 and tickets at 44,000–77,000 UZS.

The State Musical Comedy (Operetta) Theatre of Uzbekistan presents “The Amphibian Man” at 18:00, a musical love story about Ikhtiandr, who can live underwater and on land, and Guttiere. It is for ages 12+ and costs 55,000–77,000 UZS. At the same time, “Andishali kelinchak” at the Uzbekistan National Academic Drama Theatre is a comedy about a daughter-in-law who seeks to restore peace in her family; it is for ages 12+, with tickets at 77,000–110,000 UZS.

The Center of Islamic Civilization presents the region’s contribution to world civilisation, bringing together pre-Islamic and Islamic heritage with modern achievements in science, education and digital technology. It is for ages 6+ and has entry slots from 09:00 to 20:00, on the half-hour and hour, including 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 and 20:00. Prices range from 35,000 to 850,000 UZS; the same schedule and prices apply on Sunday, 25 October.

At the Iman Chocolate Museum, the exhibition traces chocolate from ancient civilisations to modern confectionery and includes sculptures, an interactive production area, photo zones and a cocoa garden. Entry is for all ages, with slots at 10:00, 11:00, 15:00 and 17:00 on both Saturday and Sunday; tickets are 50,000–75,000 UZS. “Walk around Tashkent - \"Tashkent Speaks\"” is an audio promenade taken in headphones through city streets, parks, courtyards and squares. It starts at 10:00 or 17:00 on both days, costs from 180,000 UZS and begins at the listed Anhor Embankment address near Urda.

SURFLAB at Medion x Surflab offers independent surfing for experienced visitors, individual instructor sessions for beginners and coached group sessions lasting 35–45 minutes. The minimum age is 8; listed start times are 06:00 and 06:10 on both days, with prices from 800,000 to 3,600,000 UZS. Tashkent Zoo opens at 09:00 on Saturday and Sunday; entry is for all ages and costs 25,000–40,000 UZS. Its listed features include themed zones, an oceanarium, a terrarium and a contact zoo.

At Mysterium, “Treasure Cave” is an adventure quest for children and families aged 7+, without scary scenes. It runs at 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00 and 20:30 on both days, from 500,000 UZS. “HIDE-AND-SEEK IN THE DARK”, for ages 16+, uses darkness, neon beams and labyrinths; it has the same times on Saturday and Sunday, from 400,000 UZS.

The horror quest “«USSR» Laboratory” is for ages 16+ and lasts 60 minutes; a children’s mode without horror elements is also available. At Mysterium on Saturday, its start times are 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 19:00 and 20:30; on Sunday they are 11:30, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00 and 20:30. Prices start at 500,000 UZS.

Shohjahon Jo'rayev performs at the Palace of Friendship of Peoples at 19:30. The programme features live singing and a stage show; it is suitable for ages 6+ and tickets cost 84,000–420,000 UZS.

Earlier, “XAY, MAYLI !” brings stand-up comedy by SAHNA STAND-UP CLUB to KOSA GARDEN. The event starts at 16:00, is for ages 18+ and costs 700,000–1,000,000 UZS.