Here’s the latest verified information about the International Carpet Festival in Baku in 2026 — one of Azerbaijan’s most important cultural events celebrating carpet-weaving heritage: 

🧶 What it is:
The International Carpet Festival is an annual cultural event held in Baku, Azerbaijan, that highlights the traditional art of carpet weaving — a craft deeply rooted in Azerbaijani history and listed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. 

📍 Where it takes place:
The festival is held in Icherisheher (Old City) — the historic heart of Baku and a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

📅 Dates for 2026:
📌 1 May – 3 May 2026 — these are the confirmed dates announced for the 2026 edition of the festival. 

🎉 What to expect at the festival: (full programme details are not yet officially published, but based on past editions and organizer announcements)

• Carpet exhibitions showing traditional and contemporary carpets on display throughout Icherisheher streets. 
• International carpet forum with experts, scholars, designers, and industry professionals discussing carpet art and its future. 
• Live demonstrations and master classes where visitors can watch artisans weave and learn about techniques. 
• Cultural performances and interactive activities celebrating Azerbaijani craftsmanship and heritage. 

🧵 Mission of the festival:
The festival aims to honor carpet weavers, celebrate Azerbaijan’s rich carpet tradition, promote cultural exchange, and inspire new generations about this art form. 

📌 Bonus context:

• Azerbaijan’s traditional carpet weaving art is celebrated annually around Carpet Weavers’ Day on 5 May, which the festival often relates to. 
• Previous editions have included exhibitions, master classes, music, educational programs and national pavilions featuring carpets from Azerbaijan and other countries. 

If you want, I can also help with an official schedule when it’s released, ticket info, or a tour itinerary to visit the festival.