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Things to do · Baku

Things to do in BakuBakı

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Budget

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Rain

Forecast unavailable right now. Rain is infrequent and usually brief; when it comes, head to the malls (Port Baku, 28 Mall) or the museum halls at the Heydar Aliyev Center or Carpet Museum.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Baku, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Baku time.

Checking the time in Baku…

None of the picks for Baku have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Baku clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Baku, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

No strict citywide curfew on bars in the centre; many keep going well past midnight, especially around Fountains Square, Nizami Street and the Boulevard. Alcohol is legal and openly sold — Azerbaijan is a secular, alcohol-permissive country, unlike some neighbours.

  • Fountains Square and Nizami Street

    EveningLate

    Café terraces, wine bars, pubs. The main evening strip; check menu prices before ordering, some terraces are priced for visitors.

    When
    Until Late, often past midnight

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • The Boulevard (Bulvar)

    EveningLate

    Seafront cafés and lounge bars. Best with the sea breeze on a hot evening; can be very windy in winter.

    When
    Until About midnight; some later in summer

    Map ↗

  • Old City lanes

    EveningLate

    Small wine bars and tea houses. Quieter, more local feel than Fountains Square.

    When
    Until Varies by venue

    Map ↗

  • Flame Towers hotel bars

    EveningLate

    Rooftop and view bars. Dress code and a minimum spend are common; check before going up.

    When
    Until Late

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Azerbaijani wine

    Late

    Local reds and whites, an old wine region under Soviet-era plantings now being revived · Wine bars around Fountains Square, some restaurants

    When
    Until Late

    Map ↗

  • Beer

    Late

    Local and imported lagers · Pubs and bars citywide

    When
    Until Late

    Map ↗

  • Non-alcoholic

    Fresh pomegranate and other fruit juices, sherbet drinks · Cafés and markets

    Map ↗

Cinema

Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.

  • Cinema

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    International releases, often with Russian or Azerbaijani subtitles — check the language before booking.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    Check current prices
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Boulevard cycle or scooter ride

    EveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    The flattest, longest stretch of paved path in the city.

    When
    Any time; best at dusk
    Price
    Rental fee (check)
    Where
    The Boulevard

    Map ↗

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Azerbaijani cooking class

    Indoor

    Learn plov, dolma or qutab with a local host; book a day ahead.

    When
    2–3 h
    Price
    Check current rates
    Where
    Central Baku

    Map ↗

  • Carpet-weaving demonstration

    Indoor

    Live weaving demonstrations run at the Carpet Museum on some days.

    When
    Check current schedule
    Price
    Included with entry (check)
    Where
    Carpet Museum

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Fountains Square, Nizami Street and the Boulevard are flat, stroller-friendly and lined with cafés — the easiest parts of the city with small children.
  • Old City lanes and Highland Park steps are hard going with a stroller; bring a carrier for those parts.
  • The Heydar Aliyev Center's park lawns are open space kids can run in; the museum halls are calm and indoor.
  • Baku Boulevard has playgrounds, a small amusement area and bike/scooter rental in places — check current operating status.
  • Malls (Port Baku, 28 Mall, Deniz Mall) have indoor play areas for a wind-day or heat-day break.

  • Boulevard cycle or scooter ride

    Sport & fitnessEveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    The flattest, longest stretch of paved path in the city.

    When
    Any time; best at dusk
    Price
    Rental fee (check)
    Where
    The Boulevard

    Map ↗

  • Cinema

    CinemaIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    International releases, often with Russian or Azerbaijani subtitles — check the language before booking.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    Check current prices
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Port Baku Mall or 28 Mall

    AfternoonIndoor

    Food courts and shops for a washed-out afternoon.

    Map ↗

  • Azerbaijani cooking class

    Classes & workshopsIndoor

    Learn plov, dolma or qutab with a local host; book a day ahead.

    When
    2–3 h
    Price
    Check current rates
    Where
    Central Baku

    Map ↗

  • Cinema

    CinemaIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    International releases, often with Russian or Azerbaijani subtitles — check the language before booking.

    When
    Daily
    Price
    Check current prices
    Where
    Malls

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Baku lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Baku time (Asia/Baku) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.