International Carpet Festival

Beynəlxalq Xalça Festivalı

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Arts & CultureBaku
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe rare thrill here is tactile: instead of
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AZN
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

International Carpet Festival in Baku

Baku's International Carpet Festival turns Icherisheher's cobbled streets into an open-air gallery, with hundreds of handmade Azerbaijani carpets laid across the Old City for visitors to walk on and examine up close. Organized with Azerkhalcha OJSC, it pairs a carpet forum with weaving demonstrations, celebrating a craft recognized as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Centuries of Azerbaijani weaving history get rolled out across Icherisheher's cobblestones for this event, literally.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The rare thrill here is tactile: instead of admiring carpets from behind a rope, you walk directly across genuine handwoven pieces spread through Icherisheher's lanes, feeling wool underfoot on ground that has carried traders and residents for centuries

02

The mystery stays covered

Weavers demonstrate live, showing how regional patterns, from Karabakh medallions to Guba florals, are knotted by hand, while the surrounding forum brings in specialists from a dozen countries

03

The city starts moving

It is an unusually hands-on way to encounter a craft normally kept at arm's length in museums

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival builds on Azerbaijani carpet weaving's UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status

Water and renewal

Living ritual

spotlighting a craft historically passed down through generations of rural weavers

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For International Carpet Festival, plan transport around the exact Baku venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes suited to cobblestones and carpet-covered surfaces, since much of the festival takes place outdoors on foot.

Safety

International Carpet Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

For International Carpet Festival, stay near the part of Baku you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

AZN

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map40.38 N, 49.89 EOpen in Google Maps

Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

Nearest airportGYD — Heydar Aliyev
TransportFor International Carpet Festival, plan transport around the exact Baku venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor International Carpet Festival, stay near the part of Baku you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is International Carpet Festival?

International Carpet Festival is listed for Past edition: 2–4 May 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does International Carpet Festival 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?

3 days 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

Sources and editorial review

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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Official URLicherisheher.gov.az
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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