Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall

The Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall is a concert venue in central Baku with Italian Renaissance styling on its exterior and German Rococo decoration throughout its interior spaces. The building contains two performance halls that allow for different types of musical programming and events.

The building was designed and opened in 1912 by architect Gavriil Ter-Mikelov as an exclusive club for Baku's wealthy residents. It later served as a parliament building during Azerbaijan's first republic before becoming the musical venue it is today.

The hall hosts several long-standing musical ensembles that perform regularly, including the State Symphony Orchestra and the State Folk Song and Dance Ensemble. Visitors experience both traditional and contemporary performances that shape the city's cultural life.

The venue has two halls of different sizes that are used depending on the type of performance, allowing visitors to experience various kinds of shows. It is helpful to check ahead which hall your desired event is in to plan your visit accordingly.

The building was directly inspired by the famous Monte Carlo Opera House and shares similar architectural features with this European classic. This connection to a world-renowned theater makes the venue particularly interesting for those who appreciate architectural design.

Location: Baku

Inception: 1912

Architects: Gavriil Ter-Mikelov

Official opening: January 27, 2004

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Rococo

GPS coordinates: 40.36409,49.83164

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46