Navruz Celebrations in Tashkent

Navruz Celebrations at Navruz Park take place across March 20 to March 22, 2026, as part of the wider Navruz festivities held at venues across Tashkent.

Navruz is one of the most important holidays in Uzbekistan, marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year in the traditional calendar. It is celebrated with shared meals, music, performances, and long-standing cultural traditions. 🌸

While events are happening across the city, this listing focuses on one of the biggest celebrations at Navruz Park. Over three days, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, traditional performances, and a large food programme built around festive Uzbek dishes.

A major highlight is the chance to try 10 types of sumalak, 10 types of pilaf, and 10 types of samsa, making this one of the most food-focused Navruz events in Tashkent.

Schedule

March 20

12:00 – Preparation of sumalak in 10 cauldrons
12:00 – 17:00 – Demonstrations by national wrestlers and tightrope walkers
12:00 – 17:00 – Karnay and surnay ensemble performances
12:00 – 17:00 – National animators and entertainment
12:00 – 17:00 – Performances by laparist grandmothers
12:00 – 17:00 – Folk group performances
12:00 – 18:00 – DJ performance
18:00 – 22:00 – Concert programme by MuzTV

March 21

11:00 – Opening ceremony for the sale of 10 cauldrons of sumalak
12:00 – Preparation of sumalak in 10 cauldrons
12:00 – 17:00 – Demonstrations by national wrestlers and tightrope walkers
12:00 – 17:00 – Karnay and surnay ensemble performances
12:00 – 17:00 – National animators and entertainment
12:00 – 17:00 – Performances by laparist grandmothers
12:00 – 17:00 – Folk group performances
12:00 – 18:00 – DJ performance
18:00 – 21:00 – Performance of the fairy tale “Little Muk” at the Labi-Khovuz Theatre

March 22

12:00 – 17:00 – Demonstrations by national wrestlers and tightrope walkers
12:00 – 17:00 – Karnay and surnay ensemble performances
12:00 – 17:00 – National animators and entertainment
12:00 – 17:00 – Performances by laparist grandmothers
12:00 – 17:00 – Folk group performances
12:00 – 18:00 – DJ performance
14:00 – Opening ceremony of pilaf and sumalak from Coca-Cola
18:00 – 22:00 – Musical accompaniment

Food & Drink

Food is a central part of this Navruz celebration, with visitors able to choose from:

• 10 types of sumalak from 20,000 soums
• 10 types of samsa from 12,000 soums
• 10 types of pilaf from 40,000 to 45,000 soums

With cooking demonstrations, large-scale preparation, and plenty to taste across the three days, Navruz Park is set to be one of the standout spots in Tashkent for celebrating the holiday. 🍲