Here are five major events bringing sport, cinema, literature and the arts to Baku this October, as Azerbaijan’s capital welcomes international talent and visitors for a packed cultural calendar.
Baku is hosting the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival, bringing together rising football stars from around the world. Running from 22 to 31 October, the tournament gives young players the chance to compete internationally, gain experience and showcase their talent. The event also underlines Azerbaijan’s growing role as a host of international sporting competitions.
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The 17th Baku International Film Festival kicked off on 21 October, welcoming filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts from Azerbaijan and beyond. The six-day event features international short films, debut features and Azerbaijani productions, with selected filmmakers vying for the prestigious Golden Pomegranate award. It also gives emerging filmmakers a chance to connect with industry professionals from around the world.
Azerbaijan’s Sabah FK hosted German side Borussia Dortmund at Baku Olympic Stadium on 20 October in a UEFA Champions League clash. Dortmund claimed a narrow 2–1 victory, although Sabah delivered a spirited performance against their German opponents.
The 12th Baku International Book Fair opened on 21 October at the Baku Expo Centre, welcoming writers, publishers and cultural representatives from 30 countries. Running until 27 October, the fair features book presentations, meet-the-author sessions, discussions and masterclasses for all ages. Under the slogan “Life Is Bigger Than a Screen: One Child, One Book, One Real World”, the fair aims to inspire a love of reading and encourage cultural exchange through literature.
The Baku International Arts Festival will run from 28 October to 8 November, offering a packed programme of music, theatre, ballet and visual arts. More than 20 events are planned, with internationally acclaimed performers including violinist Maxim Vengerov and the Akram Khan Company among the highlights. The festival promises audiences a vibrant mix of artistic traditions and contemporary performances, rounding off Baku’s busy autumn cultural calendar.
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At least 17 people have been reported killed in an explosion at a steel plant in western Türkiye, after a crane collapsed during maintenance work. The disaster has prompted a criminal investigation into what went wrong at the industrial facility.
Russia and Ukraine are set to return to Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a fourth round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, with European participation, security guarantees and territorial disputes expected to shape the negotiations.
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner said Washington believes the Russian President is prepared to reach a peace agreement under the right conditions, as U.S., Russian and Ukrainian delegations began trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday 10 November.
Armenia could lose its voting rights within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on 11 November after failing to pay membership fees for more than two years, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
Turkmenistan has secured its first entry in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, following the approval of a historical collection documenting the life and work of Abu Ishaq Ibrahim ibn Adham.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that its 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Met Gala will explore how designers transform everyday clothing and ordinary materials into works of art.
Australia has returned two ancient stone statue heads to China, more than 30 years after they were taken from imperial tombs in central China.
Uzbekistan is launching a new fashion academy in Tashkent to help local clothing manufacturers build their own brands, sharpen design skills and compete in international markets.
Baku is set to host the second “Fly to Baku” Art Weekend from 30 October to 1 November, bringing together Azerbaijani and international artists to explore the Caucasus’ wildlife and cultural heritage, and the need to protect nature.
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