Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair

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Carnival & ParadeBaku

DatesDates TBA · Usually WinterCheck locally before booking

DurationWinterEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forMasks, paradesUnlike a standard holiday market, every

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AZN

CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type

The story

Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair in Baku

A six-week charity market on Baku's Fountains Square, Cold Hands Warm Hearts sells handmade crafts, food and gifts under New Year lighting and light tunnels, with proceeds funding medical treatment for children through the Nargis Foundation. It suits visitors wanting a low-key winter evening out rather than a large civic parade.

Cold Hands Warm Hearts is a charity fair, not a parade: wooden kiosks selling handmade crafts, clothing and food fill Baku's Fountains Square from early December into mid-January, with proceeds directed toward covering treatment and surgery costs for children with serious illnesses.

Your trip starts here

What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

Unlike a standard holiday market, every stall sale is tied to a stated charitable purpose, funding medical treatment and surgery costs for children, rather than general retail, and the Nargis Foundation has run it annually since 2013

The mystery stays covered

The fair spans roughly six weeks, from early December into mid-January, far longer than a typical weekend market, with free entry and long daily hours that make it easy to fit around other Baku sightseeing

The city starts moving

Past editions have used specific seasonal themes for decor and live shows, layered onto the wooden-kiosk market format rather than a stage-and-parade structure

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Proceeds from stall sales are donated by the organizing Nargis Foundation to cover medical treatment and surgery costs for children

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and the fair has been held annually at this location since 2013

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Winter

Getting around

For Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair, plan transport around the exact Baku venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Dress for standing outdoors in Baku's winter wind, since Fountains Square is open and exposed and evenings are colder than daytime, so a proper coat and gloves matter more here than at an...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair, stay near the part of Baku you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

AZN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.38 N, 49.89 E Open in Google Maps

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Nearest airportGYD — Heydar Aliyev

TransportFor Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair, plan transport around the exact Baku venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

Stay areaFor Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair, stay near the part of Baku you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair?

Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair is listed for Multiple months · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair take place?

The festival is listed in Baku, Azerbaijan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair

Cold Hands Warm Hearts Fair in Baku

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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