Following the liberation of Shusha in late 2020, the festival was officially reinstated by presidential decree and resumed in May 2021 on the Jidir Duzu plain. Key Highlights (2024–2025)
The (Azerbaijani: Xarıbülbül Musiqi Festivalı ) is a premier international cultural event held in Shusha , the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. Named after the endemic "Khari Bulbul" flower (Ophrys caucasica)—a symbol of Shusha— the festival celebrates Azerbaijani heritage, particularly mugham music, and national unity . Historical Significance Xari Bulbul Festivali Yukle
It quickly gained international status by 1990, but was halted after 1992 when Shusha was occupied during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War. Following the liberation of Shusha in late 2020,
The festival was established in 1989 to honor the 100th anniversary of the legendary Azerbaijani singer Seyid Shushinski . particularly mugham music
The festival has recently expanded its reach, involving participants from across the Turkic and Islamic worlds.