The Nutcracker

• Heydar Aliyev Palace
• 31 Dec 2026 - 01 Jan 2027

For the first time in Azerbaijan!

“The Nutcracker” — Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s legendary ballet, performed by the Imperial Russian Ballet under the artistic direction of Gediminas Taranda.

One of the world’s most beloved New Year traditions comes to Baku for the very first time — a true New Year’s miracle on the stage of the Heydar Aliyev Palace!

Accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Niyazi State Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Azerbaijan’s People’s Artist Yalchin Adigеzalov, and featuring students of the Baku Choreography Academy, this spectacular international production will become an unforgettable New Year celebration for the whole family.