International Jazz Day Baku

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MusicBaku
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts link to UNESCO's global International
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: AZN
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

International Jazz Day Baku in Baku

Baku has marked UNESCO's global International Jazz Day (30 April) with its own gala concert since 2018, organized by saxophonist Rain Sultanov and often paired with the 'I Am a Jazzman!' young-performers competition award ceremony. It is a single-evening, single-venue concert, distinct from the city's separate, longer Jazz and Wine Festival held in the same spring window.

UNESCO designated 30 April as International Jazz Day in 2011, and Baku has marked the date with its own concert since 2018, organized by saxophonist Rain Sultanov, who also runs the city's longer-running Baku Jazz Festival, one of the largest live-music events in the South Caucasus since 2005.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its link to UNESCO's global International Jazz Day, one worldwide framework of concerts held the same evening in cities on every continent, gives Baku's edition a specific international frame rather than a purely local music-festival identity

02

The mystery stays covered

The concert has regularly combined a visiting international jazz artist with Azerbaijani musicians and a local orchestra, and recent editions have folded in the gala and awards for the 'I Am a Jazzman!' young-performers competition, adding a competitive element most single-night jazz concerts do not have

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The concert is held as part of UNESCO's worldwide International Jazz Day

Water and renewal

Living ritual

marked every 30 April since 2011 as a global celebration of jazz linked to peace

The sacred route

Living ritual

equality and intercultural dialogue

The local code

Living ritual

Baku's edition has been organized since 2018 by saxophonist Rain Sultanov

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

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

What to wear

Concert-appropriate clothing suits the indoor, formal-hall setting better than festival casual: smart trousers or a dress and closed shoes are a safer default than shorts or sandals. A light...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

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

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

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 Jazz Day Baku, plan transport around the exact Baku venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor International Jazz Day Baku, stay near the part of Baku you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Baku via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Baku, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearConcert-appropriate clothing suits the indoor, formal-hall setting better than festival casual: smart trousers or a dress and closed shoes are a safer default than shorts or sandals. A light layer is useful, since concert halls are air-conditioned regardless of the season outside.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Azerbaijan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is International Jazz Day Baku?

International Jazz Day Baku is listed for Past edition: 30 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does International Jazz Day Baku 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?

One day 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

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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 URLbakujazzfestival.com
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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