From October 28 to November 8, Baku will once again become the epicenter of the global art world as the capital of Azerbaijan hosts the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF). Held annually since 2025, the large-scale multidisciplinary festival will bring together leading figures of the contemporary global scene, including artists, choreographers, dancers, musicians, acclaimed performers and directors.
From October 28 to November 8, Baku will once again become the epicenter of the global art world as Azerbaijan’s capital hosts the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF). Held annually since 2025, this large-scale multidisciplinary festival will bring together key figures of the contemporary global scene, including artists, musicians, acclaimed performers and directors.
From October 28 to November 8, 2026, the capital of Azerbaijan will once again transform into the epicenter of the global art world, welcoming the Baku International Arts Festival. Held annually since 2025, this large-scale, multidisciplinary festival will bring together leading figures of the contemporary international scene, including artists, choreographers, dancers, musicians, acclaimed performers and directors.
Held in Baku with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan and the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the festival will feature more than 20 events across various genres of dance, theatre and music. Alongside concerts, ballet and theatre performances, the programme will include film screenings, meetings with artists and masterclasses. The festival will bring together artists and creative groups from Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Monaco, Russia, the USA, France and other countries.
The second Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will take place in Baku from October 28 to November 8 this year. The festival programme will feature more than 20 events, including concerts, ballet and theatre performances, film screenings, meetings with artists and masterclasses. This major celebration of the arts will bring together artists and creative groups from Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Monaco, Russia, the USA, France and other countries.
The second Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will take place in Baku from October 28 to November 8, 2026. Supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the festival will feature dance, drama and music events across different genres. The programme will include more than 20 events, including concerts, ballet and theatre performances, film screenings, meetings with artists and masterclasses.
The festival programme will feature more than 20 events, including concerts, ballet and theatre performances, film screenings, meetings with artists and masterclasses. This major celebration of the arts will bring together artists and creative groups from Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Monaco, Russia, the USA, France and other countries in Baku.
The second multi-genre Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will take place in Baku from 28 October to 8 November 2026. The festival programme, held with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, will include theatre, dance and music events...
From 28 October to 8 November 2026, the second Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will be held in Baku. According to 1news.az, the festival, supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, covers dance, drama and music events across different genres.
The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique collaborations, premieres, and ethnic projects. The Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) enters its second weekend with a programme full of diverse stage performances...
This autumn, the City of Winds has become a unique international arts platform, hosting world-renowned stars of theater, music, dance, and opera, Azernews reports. Supported by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry, Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF 2025) took place at the city's finest venues, including the Heydar Aliyev Center...
The Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) successfully concluded its 2025 edition, which took place from 31 October to 16 November 2025 and transformed the city into a vibrant hub of global culture. Over two weeks, the festival brought together world-class performers, ensembles, and creative communities for a diverse programme that celebrated the power of the performing arts...
The festival features other renowned figures like pianist Behzod Abduraimov, director Robert Lepage and violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky. For Sitkovetsky participating in the festival means not only performing, but also returning to his birthplace, which he left soon after his father Julian's death at the age of 32.
A press conference took place ahead of the Baku International Arts Festival, Report informs. The event was attended by the festival's honorary ambassadors - Fuad Ibrahimov, artistic director of the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra; Aysel Mammadova, Azerbaijan's representative at Eurovision 2018; and Ismayil Iman, playwright and screenwriter.
The 2025 edition of the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) successfully concluded after taking place from October 31 to November 16, 2025. The festival transformed Baku into a vibrant hub of global culture. Over two weeks, it brought together world-class performers, ensembles and creative communities through a diverse programme celebrating the power of the performing arts.