The next “International Carpet Festival” will take place in Baku
on may 1-3, 2026. The main goal of the festival, organized by the
"Azerkhalcha" OJSC and Administration of State
Historical-Architectural Reserve Icherisheher with the support of
the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the
Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of
Azerbaijan - AZPROMO, is to promote the art of Azerbaijani carpet
weaving on a global scale, demonstrate its rich heritage and future
development prospects, and benefit from the experience and skills
of world carpet weavers.


The festival will be opened on May 1 with the International
Carpet Forum, the main topic of which is "Carpet Industry: Value,
Design and Competitiveness." The Forum will bring together leading
international experts, designers, manufacturers, researchers,
exporters and creative industry representatives from the carpet
industry.


On May 2-3, the festival will continue in the historic streets
of the Icherisheher. Ancient caravanserais, squares and historic
houses will host carpet exhibitions, master classes and musical
events. Representatives from different countries of the world will
present their carpet weaving traditions in national pavilions to be
set up in Gosha Gala Square. Furthermore, galleries in the Old City
(Icherisheher) will host exhibitions by various famous local and
international artists.


It should be noted that the Carpet Festival, dedicated to the
professional holiday of Azerbaijani carpet weavers, "Carpet
Weaver's Day", also coincides with the 10th anniversary of
"Azerkhalcha" OJSC this year.







During the Festival, exclusive exhibitions on the art of carpet
weaving, master classes, concert programs and special educational
activities for children will be organized.


Anyone wishing to take part at the 3-day Carpet Festival can
obtain detailed information about the Festival on the website
bakucarpetfest.az and Instagram bakucarpetfest. For additional
questions, please contact [email protected].


We invite everyone to the Baku International Carpet Festival,
Icherisheher, on May 1-3, to keep the rich tradition of carpet art
alive and introduce it to the world!