Baku Crystal Hall was built in order to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 . On 2 August 2011 , the main agreement was signed with Alpine Bau Deutschland AG to construct the venue and preparations for construction had been started in the area . Even though the full cost of the contract was not named , the government allocated 6 million AZN for the construction of the venue . On 5 September 2011 , it was announced that the venue will hold 25,000 spectators . The arena also contains VIP lounges
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Baku Crystal Hall