Baku International Arts Festival 2026

The Azerbaijan State Academic Musical Theatre is one of Baku’s prominent cultural venues, with a history dating back to 1910 and a longstanding tradition in the development of musical theatre in Azerbaijan.

Following an extensive reconstruction completed in 2013, the theatre combines its historic character with modern performance facilities. Its main auditorium seats 460 guests and is equipped with contemporary sound and acoustic systems, modern stage technology and a fully reconstructed rotating stage.

Today, the theatre presents a diverse programme of musicals, operettas, comedies and other stage productions, and regularly serves as a venue for cultural events and international projects.

The oldest theatre in the country and one of Baku’s leading cultural stages. Its history dates back to 1873, when the first plays in the Azerbaijani language were performed here. The current building, constructed in 1919 in Neoclassical style, has become an important architectural landmark of the capital.

Today, the theatre continues national traditions while embracing both classical and contemporary works. Its stage hosts Azerbaijani playwrights as well as world classics. Azdarma is a cultural arena where new ideas are born and Azerbaijan’s theatrical school is shaped.

The oldest theatre in the country and one of Baku’s leading cultural stages.Its history dates back to 1873, when the first plays in the Azerbaijani language were performed here. The current building, constructed in 1919 in Neoclassical style, has become an important architectural landmark of the capital.

Today, the theatre continues national traditions while embracing both classical and contemporary works. Its stage hosts Azerbaijani playwrights as well as world classics. Azdarma is a cultural arena where new ideas are born and Azerbaijan’s theatrical school is shaped.