Entertainment
Navoi Theater
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The Navoi Theater is Tashkent's premier venue for opera and ballet, housed in a magnificent building that blends traditional Uzbek and neoclassical styles. Built in the 1940s with input from Japanese prisoners of war, the theater features ornate interiors, crystal chandeliers, and a large auditorium. It hosts a repertoire of classic and modern works, including Uzbek folk operas. Attending a performance here offers a cultural immersion, with the added charm of the surrounding park and fountains.
Don't miss
- Grand auditorium with intricate woodcarvings and painted ceilings
- Performances of Alisher Navoi's opera 'Layli and Majnun'
- Japanese-style garden and memorial plaque honoring POW builders
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Navoi Theater
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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