Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre

On March 10, 1873, the foundation of the professional national theatre was laid with the staging of the play based on M.F. Akhundzade’s comedy The Adventures of the Vizier of the Lankaran Khanate, performed by theatre enthusiasts of the Baku Gymnasium School. The history of the Academic National Drama Theatre begins with the history of Azerbaijani theatre itself.

The construction of the current building began on August 27, 1954, and it was completed and put into operation after six years.

Located in the central part of Baku, the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre continues to operate today as one of the most important cultural institutions of the country and is considered an attractive cultural venue for both local audiences and tourists.