Market Report: Azerbaijan

Since its 2016 launch by entrepreneur Ziya Mammadov, iTicket has revolutionised Azerbaijan’s ticketing landscape – it holds 95% of the market.

Key primary ticketers: iTicket Secondary ticketing situation: Reselling tickets was outlawed in Azerbaijan following concerted lobbying by iTicket. VAT Rates: 18% iTicket has fuelled a tech-forward, increasingly vibrant entertainment sector that continues to display strong growth.

The company provides digital-first solutions, such as 3D seat maps and fast venue scanning, and handles ticketing for almost all major events, such as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Azerbaijan Dance Festival 2025, and the new Dream Fest 2025. Around 80% of concerts feature…