Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre named after Abdulla Shaig

About the place

The Abdulla Shaig Puppet Theatre is a permanent performance venue on Neftchilar Avenue in Baku. Its repertoire includes puppet performances based on children’s works, with productions in Azerbaijani and Russian. When planning a family visit, check the language, age guidance and start time of the performance you choose, as these vary by production. The theatre’s website and iTicket provide the current programme and ticket information.

Price and events

1 tariff

Admission

Performance ticket One payment · Includes: 1 entry · Price depends on the performance and session. Check iTicket for the current ticket price. from 5 AZN

Additional conditions: Choose a performance from the theatre programme or on iTicket. Before booking, check its language, age guidance and start time. Ask whether the child and accompanying adult each need a ticket.

For questions about your visit: info@kuklateatri.az.

Performance and puppet photos: Tapdiq Abdullayev / PhotoStock.az, 2026.

Photo credits and licenses

Archive photos, 2013–2014: Samral, Urmen19; retouching: Sefer azeri. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Baku_Puppet_Theatre
CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Confirm prices with the organization before your visit.

Schedule

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Performances follow the published programme. The official contact page lists the institution’s opening hours as Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00, with Monday closed. These are not performance times; check the programme for your chosen session.

Key details

Age 3+
Place type Permanent place
Category Theater & stage
Subcategory Theater & acting
Address Baku city, Neftçilər prospekti 36

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Baku city, Neftçilər prospekti 36