Projects

National and international cultural projects

National projects

Cultural projects carried out across the country

The "Open Air" gala concert, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence

The "Open Air" gala concert, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence, took place on September 11 at the Fountain Square of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. The concert featured a choir of over 120 singers, an orchestra of more than 100 musicians, and guest performers from Russia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan

September 11, 2026Fountain Square of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan

“OʻTOV” jonli konsert dasturi

“OʻTOV” — milliy qadriyatlar, yoshlik ruhi va jonli ijroni bir sahnada mujassam etgan konsert dasturi.

27-sentabr, 2026SAHNA Stand-Up Club sahnasida

Music Train

Orchestra and choir concerts along two routes across Uzbekistan.

March 2027Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Nukus, Namangan, Andijan, Fergana

From Mahalla to Stage

Finding talented young people among children from families in need of social support and bringing them to the stage.

August 2026Regions of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Orchestra Fest

A forum for orchestras and choirs with international experts.

From July 2026To be confirmed

Year-End Awards Ceremony

Honouring the best orchestra musician, choir singer and conductor of the year.

January 2027To be confirmed

“Academic Art and Stage Elegance” Album-Catalogue

The Association’s summary music album-catalogue.

January 2027Launch venue to be confirmed

AMIRSOY PARADISO

A symphony orchestra beneath the stars in the Tien Shan Mountains.

August 15, 2026Amirsoy

International projects and cooperation

Projects with foreign organisations and international pages

Tashkent International Orchestra and Choir Forum

An international forum on orchestral and choral art in Tashkent.

From 2027Tashkent

International Tours

Concerts by Uzbek orchestras and choirs abroad.

October 2026 – April 2027Italy, South Korea, the USA, the UAE

Internships Abroad

Internships for young performers with leading ensembles abroad.

Ongoing, from July 2026Leading orchestras and choirs abroad

“BBC Proms” Franchise

The Creative Association of Orchestra and Choir proposes partnering with BBC Proms to launch the first BBC Proms festival season in Uzbekistan in November 2026, featuring world classical repertoire, works by Uzbek composers, and joint performances by British and local artists.

November 2026Tashkent

Juilliard School Professional Development Programme

The Creative Association of Orchestra and Choir is seeking to establish a partnership with The Juilliard School (New York) — one of the world's leading performing arts institutions — to create a youth exchange and internship program for young Uzbek musicians.

2027New York / Tashkent

Festivals and competitions

Festivals and competitions run by the association — apply right here

Festival

Applications closed

"Melodies of Navruz" — XII International Festival of Polyphonic Ensembles and Orchestras of National Instruments

An international festival dedicated to polyphonic performance on national instruments, bringing together ensembles and orchestras of musicians aged 3 to 23 from Uzbekistan and abroad. Organized by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan, the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, the "Sogdiana" orchestra of the State Philharmonic, and the Youth Affairs Agency.

March 30–31 and April 1, 2026The State Conservatory of Uzbekistan

Competition

Applications open

Republican Young Conductors Competition named after Dilbar Abdurakhmanova

A competition for young conductors aged 16 to 35, held in three nominations — symphony orchestra conducting, Uzbek folk instrument orchestra conducting, and choir conducting. Organized by the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan, the Creative Association of Orchestra and Choir Ensembles, and the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan. The Grand Prix winner and laureates automatically qualify for the M. Ashrafi International Competition in April 2027.

November 22–27, 2026State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Competition

Coming soon

Mukhtor Ashrafiy International Competition

An international music competition honouring the great Uzbek composer and conductor.

April 2027Tashkent

Festival

Applications closed

“Damli Sozlar Navosi” International Festival

A festival dedicated to wind instruments and wind orchestras.

5–9 May 2026Tashkent