On 10 June 2026, Registan Square in Samarkand will host a gala concert by the opera soloists and the symphony orchestra of the Bolshoi Theatre. The performance will take place in this historic square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and will become one of the landmark musical events of the summer.

The concert will be conducted by Valery Gergiev. The programme will feature arias, ensembles and symphonic excerpts from Russian and international operatic classics.

The year 2026 marks the Bolshoi Theatre’s 250th anniversary. The performance in Samarkand will form part of this international programme.