Azerbaijan Debuts on Jury at Budapest International Circus Festival

Azerbaijan is participating for the first time in the international jury of the Budapest International Circus Festival.

Oleg Amirbayov, Advisor to the Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan, has been selected as a member of the international jury for the 16th Budapest International Circus Festival, scheduled to be held in 2026, The Caspian Post reports, citing local media.

The festival’s jury is composed of internationally renowned figures from the fields of art, culture, and circus.

Additionally, Azerbaijan’s participation on the jury of Europe’s leading circus festival marks another milestone in the expansion of the country’s international cultural cooperation and the recognition of its professional expertise. This presence is of significant importance for strengthening cultural ties, fostering mutual exchange of experience, and advancing international cultural dialogue.