The Buta Palace is one of the principal performing arts centers and

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Facilities

It consists of two event halls and adjacent

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for 800 cars. The greater hall is a

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-stylized venue, capable of accommodating about 2,000 visitors. The minor hall is designed for conferences and presentations and can house 400 visitors. The size of the greater hall is and the minor hall — .

Events

Eurovision Song Contest 2012, semi-final allocation draw (5)

The Buta Palace hosted a number of sizeable events, including the semifinal allocation-draw of the

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. It has also hosted performances of various artists ( David Vendetta, Pitbull,

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, G-Unit, Akon, Chris Willis, and others).

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* Buildings and structures in Baku Music venues in Azerbaijan Tourist attractions in Baku 2006 establishments in Azerbaijan {{Azerbaijan-struct-stub