Azerbaijan News & Events

News & Events in Azerbaijan

Festivals, concerts, sport, exhibitions, new flights, holidays and travel rules — what is happening in Azerbaijan and how it affects your trip.

Sport · 24 October 2026 – 30 October 2026

The first FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival brings about 190 national teams to Baku for a week of football.

Concerts & festivals · 28 October 2026 – 8 November 2026

Twelve days of concerts, ballet and theatre with artists from more than ten countries.

Tourist events · Usually late October – early November

Pomegranates, folk music and village crafts in Goychay — easy to combine with Gabala or Shamakhi.

Holidays · 7 November 2026 – 10 November 2026

Four days off from Saturday 7 to Tuesday 10 November — plan transfers and trips early.