15th International Silk Road Festival

Name: 15th International Silk Road Festival
Start: 2026-07-01
End: 2026-07-03
Location: Ganja

The 15th International Silk Road Festival is a cultural event held in Ganja, Azerbaijan, featuring concerts and performances by artists from Azerbaijan and other Silk Road countries. The festival highlights musical heritage and intercultural dialogue through music and performing arts.

Date: Jul 1-3, 2026
Location: Ganja

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Event summary

Highlights

Concerts and performances by artists from Azerbaijan and Silk Road countries
Opening ceremony in Ganja
Performance by the Ak-Niyet Folk Choreography Ensemble from Kyrgyzstan

The 15th International Silk Road Festival takes place in Ganja from July 1 to 3, 2026. The event brings together performers from Azerbaijan and countries connected with the Silk Road, presenting concerts and cultural performances.

The festival opened with a ceremony featuring the Folk Instruments Orchestra of the Ganja State Philharmonic Hall, its soloists, and a dance ensemble. The program also included a performance by the Ak-Niyet Folk Choreography Ensemble from Kyrgyzstan.

The 2026 edition marks the first time the festival is hosted in Ganja rather than Sheki. It continues the festival’s focus on cultural cooperation and the exchange of musical traditions.

Practical details

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