Baku Puppet Theatre, Puppet theatre on Neftchilar Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan
The Baku Puppet Theatre is located in a neoclassical building on Neftchilar Avenue featuring four mythological figures on its facade: Mercury, Bacchus, Poseidon, and Aphrodite. The auditorium seats around 210 people and accommodates a range of performances throughout the year.
A Polish architect designed the building in 1910 as a cinema called Phenomenon. It was transformed into a puppet theatre in 1931 and has served that purpose since then.
Performances take place in Azerbaijani and Russian languages, with daytime shows designed for children and evening productions for adults. The stage brings local stories and traditions to life for audiences of different ages.
The venue is accessible by metro with Sahil station within walking distance of the building. Visitors should plan to arrive early as seating is limited to around 210 spots to get a good view of the stage.
When it opened as a cinema, the building featured advanced ventilation systems with an ozonator that refreshed the air every 15 minutes. This technology was remarkably innovative for an entertainment venue at that time.
Location: Baku
Inception: 1931
Architects: Józef Plośko
Capacity: 210
Address: Авенији Нефтчилер бр. 36
Website: http://kuklateatri.com
GPS coordinates: 40.36720,49.83920
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03
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