Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society
Baku, St. Istiglaliyyat, 10 
The history of the creation of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society is a vivid example of how the cultures of East and West have merged in a mutually beneficial way, and the building itself illustrates the synthesis of architectural and musical arts. The history of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society dates back to the beginning of the 20th century.
Azerbaijan Drama Theater
Baku, Fizuli kuc, 1 
The history of the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater begins in 1873, when the Azerbaijani enlightener Zardabi Hasanbek together with his students presented to the audience a performance based on the play "The Vizier of the Lenkoran Khanate" by M. F. Akhundov.
Azerbaijan Youth Theater
Baku, Str Nizami, 72 
The Azerbaijan State Theater of the young spectator, like many Baku theaters, appeared in the beginning of the 20th century. It all began with the play "Fortune", set by the pioneering circle of amateur art. Successful production found a response from the audience.
Russian Drama Theater named after S. Vurgun
Baku, Xaqani, 7 
The Russian Drama Theater was founded in 1920. It appeared on the basis of two theatrical companies: the liquidated collective "Momus" and the divided theater "The Bat". State free satire-agiteteat, namely in this status was the Russian Drama Theater at the dawn of its existence.
Theater of Opera and Ballet. M. F. Akhundova
Baku, Str. Nizami, 95 
Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theater. MF Akhundov, or, as it is also called, the Baku Opera, is considered the most authoritative in Azerbaijan. A century ago professional opera and ballet troupes appeared here.
Every year autumn awakens the cultural life of Baku .Numerous theaters open their doors to spectators, who missed their favorite artists and performances for the summer .However, just a few years ago the capital's theaters of Azerbaijan were not a magnet for the Baku people, and the workers and actors themselves were disappointed .The problem is very simple and trivial: everyday difficulties and small funding .In 2007, .the order of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the development of theatrical art in the country was issued, and the situation changed dramatically .One of the first theaters that experienced a pleasant change was the Russian drama theater, beloved by the townspeople, after major repairs, he appeared before the audience updated and refreshed .The Heydar Aliyev Palace, the State Academic National Theater, the Azerbaijan Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, the State Theater of the Young Spectator, the State Puppet Theater .In each of these theaters, repairs were carried out and new equipment was delivered .Today the Baku theaters delight their spectator with beautiful modern buildings with comfortable conditions and a variety of rich repertoires .
Today the Baku theaters delight their spectator with beautiful modern buildings with comfortable conditions and diverse rich repertoires.
"Official" theaters
Every Bakuite, if he was not, then certainly heard about the Azerbaijan Opera and Ballet Theater. M. F. Akhundova. Since its foundation in 1920, it has been distinguished by the high quality of productions and talented artists. Allocated him and the fact that the performances were held in Azerbaijani and Russian languages. The repertoire of the theater presents a wide range of genres, including ballet and opera performances, dramatic productions, operettas.
Every year "Leyli and Mejnun" authorship of Hajibeyov's authorship, "Eugene Onegin", "Swan Lake", "Giselle" and other performances are held with sold-out posts.
Another theater, whose importance for the cultural life of the capital can not be overestimated, is the Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theater named after Samad Vurgun. This professional drama theater also appeared in the city in 1920. It was not easy to shape his fate, but today he is rightly proud of his repertoire of diverse performances. The grateful spectator is happy to meet the premieres staged in classical and modern plays.
The Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater named after Meshadi Azizbekov is marked not only by the attention of the audience. In Soviet times, the theater was awarded several government awards for its successful activities, and some of its productions received state awards from the USSR and Azerbaijan.
Chamber and children's theaters
In their own way, not so famous, but very cozy and sincere puppet theater, the Yug Theater, the Pantomime Theater, the Ibrus Theater, the Baku Chamber Theater, the Baku Theater "Belediye" and others.
In Baku, the niche of children's theaters is diversely filled. Every weekend, the local younger generation, along with their parents, rushes to the Abdulla Shaig Puppet Theater, the puppet theater, the Azerbaijan Gorky Youth Theater, the Baku Children's Theater. Talented children are engaged in numerous studios and ensembles, among which "Chichaim" and "Tebessum" are known.