Festivals and concerts.

Recurring festivals by region and country, then the concert calendar for the months ahead. For photographers deciding where to shoot next, and for promoters checking what we cover.

Middle East

82 festivals across 12 countries. Recurring festivals from the Gulf to the Levant and Egypt. Several summer festivals in Lebanon were cancelled or postponed in 2026; the status of each is in its note. Dates set means the next edition has announced dates; Usual timing means we show the usual timing and it is not yet confirmed, or the festival is paused.

United Arab Emirates13 festivals

10 October - 30 November 2026
Abu Dhabi Festival (ADMAF)Dates set
Abu Dhabi (Etihad Arena, NYUAD Arts Center, Emirates Palace etc.) · Classical / opera / ballet
Calls itself the biggest classical music festival in the Middle East; 2026 programme announced.
24 October 2026
elrow DubaiDates set
Dubai (Dubai Media City Amphitheatre) · Electronic / house (elrow party brand)
Rescheduled from 25 April 2026; lineup not yet listed.
5-8 November 2026
UNTOLD DubaiDates set
Dubai (Dubai Parks and Resorts) · Electronic / pop, multi-genre
Largest multi-day festival in the UAE (100+ artists, 5 stages); 2026 lineup not yet published on official site.
December 2026 - February 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Saadiyat NightsUsual timing
Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat Island open-air venue) · Pop / classical / Arabic headline concert series
Annual winter concert series (3rd edition was Dec 2025-Feb 2026 with Lewis Capaldi, Ludovico Einaudi); 2026-27 season not yet announced.
3-6 December 2026
Yasalam After-Race Concerts (Abu Dhabi Grand Prix)Dates set
Abu Dhabi (Etihad Live / Etihad Park, Yas Island) · Pop / rock / electronic
Annual F1 weekend concert series; 2026: Lewis Capaldi & Zara Larsson (3 Dec), Anyma (4 Dec), Imagine Dragons (5 Dec), The Chainsmokers & The Script (6 Dec); more acts to be revealed.
12-14 December 2026
Sole DXBDates set
Dubai (Dubai Design District, d3) · Hip-hop / R&B / soul, street culture
13th edition; headliners announced: Kaytranada, Tyla, Miguel, plus Lil Yachty, Loyle Carner, Tinariwen.
18-19 December 2026
Dopa WorldDates set
Dubai (Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai) · New-generation Arab pop / hip-hop
Appears to be the inaugural edition (recurrence not yet proven); Ziad Zaza, Saint Levant, Shehab confirmed, more TBA.
January 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Quoz Arts FestUsual timing
Dubai (Alserkal Avenue) · Arts festival with live music (indie / experimental)
Annual since 2012; 14th edition was 24-25 Jan 2026; 2027 dates not yet announced.
29 January 2027
Tamaas FestivalDates set
Abu Dhabi (The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi) · World / global sounds, folk-meets-electronic
Annual one-night festival; 2027 lineup: Bombino, Ibibio Sound Machine, Sami Galbi.
March 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Groove on the GrassUsual timing
Ras Al Khaimah (moved from Dubai in 2026) · Electronic / underground house & techno
Long-running (since 2012); 2026 edition was 20-22 March in RAK; next edition not yet announced.
Postponed; new 2026 dates TBA (originally 22-26 April 2026)
BRED Abu DhabiUsual timing
Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina Circuit) · Hip-hop / R&B, streetwear & neo-culture
4th edition postponed; Time Out reported an autumn 2026 return but dates not verified. Original lineup incl. Clipse, Gunna, Bryson Tiller, Ayra Starr.
2027 (announced intent only; dates TBA)
Offlimits Abu DhabiUsual timing
Abu Dhabi (Etihad Park, Yas Island) · Open-format pop / rock / electronic
Debuted April 2025 (Ed Sheeran); 2026 edition (Shakira, Jonas Brothers) cancelled; organisers say it returns in 2027.
Unknown - no edition announced since November 2024
Wireless Festival Middle EastUsual timing
Abu Dhabi (Etihad Park, Yas Island) · Hip-hop / rap
Ran 2023 and 2024; no 2025 or 2026 edition found - may be dormant.

Saudi Arabia10 festivals

Late September 2026 (usual timing over Saudi National Day weekend; exact dates not confirmed)
AZIMUTHUsual timing
AlUla (Thanaya canyon) · Electronic / indie / world
Official site confirms it returns in 2026 but no dates or lineup published yet.
October 2026 - March 2027 (usual timing; exact opening date not yet confirmed)
Riyadh SeasonUsual timing
Riyadh (Boulevard City, Kingdom Arena, Mohammed Abdo Arena etc.) · Mega entertainment season with major pop / Arabic concert series
7th edition expected to launch October 2026; 2025-26 edition ran 10 Oct 2025 - mid-March 2026.
October 2026 - March 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Diriyah SeasonUsual timing
Diriyah / Riyadh · Heritage, arts and concerts (Arabic / classical)
Annual season alongside Riyadh Season; 2026-27 programme not yet announced.
29-30 October 2026
A Thousand and OneDates set
Riyadh (Banban) · Electronic (house / techno / melodic)
2nd edition (debuted April 2025); 70+ artists; full lineup not yet announced (press reports DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, ARTBAT, BLOND:ISH).
26-28 November 2026
XP Music FuturesDates set
Riyadh (JAX District, Diriyah) · Music industry conference + showcase (electronic, indie, Arabic)
MDLBEAST Foundation's flagship industry event; key regional showcase/networking festival.
3-4 December 2026
MDLBEAST SoundstormDates set
Riyadh (Banban) · Electronic / hip-hop / pop, multi-genre
Largest music festival in the region (700k+ attendance in past years); 2026 lineup not yet announced.
17 December 2026 - 9 January 2027
Winter at TantoraDates set
AlUla (Old Town, Maraya, Hegra) · Arabic pop / classical / heritage concerts
Cultural season with headline concerts (Maraya) and Old Town music nights; artists not yet announced.
Late January / February 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Balad BeastUsual timing
Jeddah (Al Balad historic district) · Hip-hop / electronic / Arabic, multi-genre
4th edition was 29-30 Jan 2026; 2027 dates not yet announced.
Summer 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Jeddah SeasonUsual timing
Jeddah (Superdome, Corniche, Al Balad) · Arabic pop and international concert season
2026 edition opened 20 June 2026; multi-month season incl. Red Sea music performances; 2027 dates not announced.
Recurring single-night events; next dates TBA
Desert Sound (MDLBEAST)Usual timing
Riyadh · Techno / house
Series rather than a fixed annual festival (e.g. Mind Against, 4 Sept 2026); check MDLBEAST/NOFOMO for upcoming dates.

Qatar4 festivals

November 2026 - April 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Al Maha Island winter season (VQ Arena)Usual timing
Lusail (Al Maha Island) · Pop / Arabic pop concert venue season
Seasonal entertainment island with concerts each winter; specific 2026-27 dates not published.
Early December 2026 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Katara European Jazz FestivalUsual timing
Doha (Katara Cultural Village) · Jazz
Annual since 2014, organised with European embassies; free entry; 8th edition was 5-8 Dec 2024. 2026 dates not verified.
Late January 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
25N 51E Music FestivalUsual timing
Doha (Stadium 974 Precinct) · Electronic / EDM
Visit Qatar's flagship EDM festival; 2026 edition 30 Jan 2026 (Calvin Harris, Alesso, Afrojack); 2027 not yet announced.
January 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Sealine Nights (Sealine Season)Usual timing
Sealine / Mesaieed (Sealine Circuit Sports Club, Mawater) · Khaleeji / Arabic pop
Visit Qatar desert concert series; 2026 ran 16/23/30 Jan; recurrence beyond 2026 not confirmed.

Bahrain5 festivals

October 2026 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Bahrain International Music FestivalUsual timing
Manama (Bahrain National Theatre) · Arabic / world / classical
Long-running Ministry of Culture festival held each October; 2026 programme not verified.
6 November 2026
Nomadika Music FestivalDates set
Manama (La Fontaine Centre for Contemporary Art) · Electronic (techno / house)
Small boutique event; edition history unclear - recurrence not verified.
4 December 2026
BNP Paribas Bahrain Jazz FestDates set
Riffa (Royal Golf Club) · Jazz / blues
10th edition; lineup not yet announced.
March - May 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Spring of CultureUsual timing
Manama and venues across Bahrain (Bahrain National Theatre, Cultural Hall, Arad Fort) · Classical / Arabic / world / folk concerts, arts
Annual BACA festival; 2026 edition ran March-May 2026; 2027 not yet announced.
July - August 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Bahrain Summer FestivalUsual timing
Various sites, Bahrain · Folk / traditional Bahraini music, family entertainment
Annual month-long BACA festival; music component is mostly local folk bands.

Oman3 festivals

21 June - 21 September 2026
Khareef Dhofar (Salalah Khareef season)Dates set
Salalah / Dhofar · Arabic pop, folk, symphonic and choral concerts within a tourism season
125 events in 2026; music is one strand of a broad cultural season; 2027 dates not yet announced.
October 2026 - May 2027
Royal Opera House Muscat seasonDates set
Muscat (Royal Opera House Muscat) · Opera / classical / jazz / Arabic / world
15th anniversary season (28 productions, 43 nights) - a venue season rather than a festival, but the main recurring music programme in Oman.
January 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Muscat Nights (formerly Muscat Festival)Usual timing
Muscat (Qurum Natural Park, Al Amerat Park, Royal Opera House and others) · Family cultural festival with Omani/Arabic and international performances
2026 edition ran 1-31 Jan 2026; 2027 not yet announced.

Kuwait1 festival

January - February 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed)
Hala February / February Kuwait concerts (Rotana)Usual timing
Kuwait City (Kuwait Arena; earlier Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre) · Khaleeji / Arabic pop
Annual Rotana concert series around National Day; 2026 edition ran 15-30 Jan 2026 (Mohamed Abdo, Majid Al Mohandis etc.); 2027 not announced.

Jordan5 festivals

Early May 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2025 edition 1-3 May 2025
Dune Dance FestivalUsual timing
Wadi Rum (desert camp) · Electronic / folktronica / SWANA techno
Two-to-three-night boutique desert festival blending electronic production with Levantine and Bedouin folklore; artists from Haifa, Alexandria, Beirut and Amman. Website advertises a 2026 edition but no dates were found for 2026/2027.
Late July - early August 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition ran 23 Jul - 2 Aug 2026
Jerash Festival of Culture and ArtsUsual timing
Jerash (Roman South & North Theatres) · Arabic pop / tarab / folk / dance
Jordan's flagship state-backed festival; 40th edition in 2026 with 22 performances over 11 nights (Majida El Roumi, Elissa, Tamer Hosny, 47SOUL). 2027 dates not yet announced.
October (usual timing, not confirmed)
Amman Jazz FestivalUsual timing
Amman (multiple venues; also Madaba, Irbid, Karak in some years) · Jazz / world
Independent jazz festival founded 2013; last clearly verified edition was the 11th (3-5 Oct 2023). No 2024-2026 edition could be verified online - status uncertain, check organiser socials.
Summer (usual timing, not confirmed)
Al Balad Music FestivalUsual timing
Amman (downtown Roman Theatre / Odeon, Al Balad Theatre) · Arabic indie / alternative / regional
Run by Al Balad Theatre with EU/GAM support; strong regional indie line-ups historically (El Morabba3, Tania Saleh). Last edition clearly documented online is 2019 - no recent edition verified, may be dormant.
Not announced (2025 edition 21-26 May 2025)
Medaina FestivalUsual timing
Petra and Wadi Rum · Electronic / immersive
Organised by New York platform Tithorea with Jordan Tourism Board; 1,500-capacity. Founders hinted the next destination may be Kazakhstan, so a Jordan return is unconfirmed - treat as not reliably recurring.

Egypt9 festivals

Late October - early November 2026 (usual timing, not confirmed); 17th edition ran 30 Oct - 7 Nov 2025
Cairo Jazz FestivalUsual timing
Cairo (multiple venues, 'Jazz by the Nile') · Jazz / fusion / Arabic jazz
Founded by Amro Salah; 20+ concerts over 9 days with artists from ~15 countries plus workshops and jam sessions. 18th edition dates not yet published.
8-11 October 2026
Starlight Festival (EXIT Festival Egypt)Dates set
Giza (Pyramids plateau) · Electronic / house / techno
New multi-stage festival by Serbia's EXIT with Venture Lifestyle/P+US; Charlotte de Witte, Adriatique, Michael Bibi, Pete Tong. Debut edition, framed as annual but recurrence not yet proven.
8-10 October 2026
Chill O'Posite FestivalDates set
Dahab, South Sinai (Dahab Lagoon Club) · Electronic / indie / beach
Three-day music, art and culture beach festival; 47 artists in 2026 including Sama' Abdulhadi and Nico Morano. Annual since 2019.
20-22 November 2026 (Khoroum Valley, South Sinai); Pyramids edition usually late April
Zamna EgyptDates set
South Sinai (Nov) / Giza Pyramids (April) · Electronic / melodic techno / house
Tulum brand; Pyramids editions April 2025 and 24-25 April 2026, Sinai desert edition announced for Nov 2026 as its second desert edition with 20,000 capacity.
March (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition 22 March 2026
No Art Egypt (Somabay)Usual timing
Somabay, Red Sea · Electronic / house
Belgian No Art brand's Egypt outing hosted by Human Figures; held March 2026. Not listed on the No Art site for 2027, so recurrence is uncertain.
May 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition 7-9/10 May 2026
Sandbox FestivalUsual timing
El Gouna, Red Sea · Electronic / house / techno
Egypt's longest-running electronic festival (since 2013), 8 stages and 100+ artists in 2026, beach and boat parties.
June 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 12th edition 19-23 June 2026
International Festival for Drums and Traditional ArtsUsual timing
Cairo (Citadel and other venues) · Folk / world / percussion
Ministry of Culture festival of drumming and folk troupes from dozens of countries; 12th edition in June 2026.
Around 21 June 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition 18-20 June
Fete de la Musique EgyptUsual timing
Cairo (Al-Azhar Park) and Alexandria (Antoniades Gardens) · Electronic / jazz / Arabic alternative
Free annual event by Institut francais with Underground Social, Goethe-Institut and GIZ; 2026 featured Habibi Funk, Nour LeQ, RIFF.
August 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 34th edition ran 15-24 Aug 2026
Salah El-Din Citadel International Festival for Music and SingingUsual timing
Cairo (Mahka Theatre, Saladin Citadel) · Arabic / classical / jazz
Cairo Opera House-run festival with 20+ concerts spanning Arabic music, classical, jazz and emerging artists.

Lebanon10 festivals

December (usual timing, not confirmed); 2025 edition 4-6 Dec 2025
Beirut & Beyond International Music Festival (BBIMF)Usual timing
Beirut (Metro Al Madina) · Showcase / experimental / hip-hop / Arabic alternative
Independent showcase festival for SWANA artists; cancelled 2024, returned Dec 2025. A 'BBIMF Paris Edition 2026' is listed; no Beirut 2026 dates announced yet.
July - August (usual timing); 2026 edition officially postponed, no new date
Baalbeck International FestivalUsual timing
Baalbeck (Roman temples) · Classical / Arabic / world / jazz
Oldest festival in the Middle East (1956). Organisers announced the 2026 summer programme is postponed 'to a later date' because of the security and political situation.
July - August (usual timing); 2026 edition cancelled
Beiteddine Art FestivalUsual timing
Beiteddine Palace, Chouf · Arabic / classical / world / dance
Suspended in 2024 (war in the south), held a reduced 2025 programme, and reported cancelled again for summer 2026 after the spring 2026 escalation (The Beiruter, May 2026).
July 2026 (usual timing, not confirmed); no 2026 programme published
Byblos International FestivalUsual timing
Byblos / Jbeil (harbour and castle) · Pop / international / Arabic
Ran in 2024 (Nancy Ajram, Cairokee) and 2025 (Jason Derulo, Lost Frequencies, Slimane). Site says 'see you in 2026' but no 2026 line-up was ever announced; assume paused for 2026.
July (usual timing); 2026 edition suspended
Cedars International FestivalUsual timing
Cedars of God, Bsharri · Classical / Arabic / international
Andrea Bocelli and Hiba Tawaji were announced for July 2026; the edition was suspended after ~60% of tickets had sold, with refunds issued.
July (usual timing); 2026 edition reported cancelled
Jounieh International FestivalUsual timing
Jounieh bay / Casino du Liban · Arabic pop / international
Seaside summer festival; listed among the 2026 casualties in The Beiruter's May 2026 report on Lebanon's cancelled festival season.
10-12 July 2026 (announced; 2027 not announced)
Aegis FestivalUsual timing
Arnaoon Village, Batroun · Electronic / techno / house
Five-stage electronic festival (Nicole Moudaber, Omar Fayyad b2b Shadi Megallaa in 2026, plus first live bands). Went ahead with a 'homegrown' 2026 line-up despite regional instability.
16-28 July 2026 (announced; reported cancelled)
Beirut HolidaysUsual timing
Waterfront City, Antelias-Naccache · Arabic pop
Multi-night Arabic pop series (Elissa, Ibrahim Maalouf, Marwan Khoury announced). Ticketing sources still list July 2026 dates but The Beiruter (May 2026) reported it among festivals cancelled after the spring escalation - status uncertain.
Late July - early August (usual timing, not confirmed)
Ehdeniyat International FestivalUsual timing
Ehden, North Lebanon · Arabic / French chanson / classical
20th edition held in 2025 (Ghassan Rahbani tribute). Kadim Al Sahir / Gerard Lenorman were floated for 2026 but no 2026 edition could be confirmed.
July - August (usual timing, not confirmed)
Batroun International FestivalUsual timing
Batroun old town / seaside · Arabic pop / world (Saint Levant 2025)
Running since 2004 with 200+ artists across concerts, film, wine and food events. 2025 edition confirmed; nothing announced for 2026.

Israel12 festivals

24-26 September 2026
Infected Festival (Infected Mushroom 30 Years)Dates set
Park HaYarden, Galilee · Psytrance / electronic
Three-day celebration of Infected Mushroom's 30th anniversary; listed as a 2026 event, recurrence uncertain.
28 September - 2 October 2026 (Sukkot)
Tamar FestivalDates set
Masada / Ein Gedi, Dead Sea · Israeli rock / pop / world
26th edition; famous for sunrise concerts at Masada. Was disrupted during 2023-24; 2026 edition listed with dates.
Mid-October 2026 (Sukkot; usual timing, not confirmed)
Abu Gosh Vocal Music FestivalUsual timing
Abu Gosh, Jerusalem Hills · Choral / vocal / classical
Twice-yearly (Sukkot and Shavuot) vocal music festival in the village churches; one of Israel's largest classical events.
15-17 October 2026
InDNegevDates set
Mitzpe Gvulot, Negev · Indie / alternative / multi-genre
Israel's main independent music festival (100+ live shows). Cancelled 2023 and 2024 after 7 October; returned 13-15 Nov 2025; 2026 dates announced, tickets pending.
29-31 October 2026 (10th edition)
Desert Bass FestivalDates set
Shittim, Arava / Negev · Bass / drum & bass / electronic
Israel's main bass-music festival, 10th edition in 2026.
11-14 November 2026 (40th anniversary edition)
Red Sea Jazz FestivalDates set
Eilat (Port Arena and venues) · Jazz / world
40 years of jazz, 40+ performances; Anat Cohen, Eli Degibri, Israeli Jazz Orchestra. Also runs a winter edition (Feb).
31 December 2026 - 2 January 2027
Jacob's Ladder FestivalDates set
Kibbutz Kfar Blum, Upper Galilee (Pastoral Hotel) · Folk / bluegrass / world / country
Israel's oldest folk festival (since 1976), English-language friendly. Had a near-closure scare in 2024-25; next edition confirmed for New Year 2026/27.
Late 2026 (listings conflict: 2-7 Oct vs late Nov 2026; not confirmed)
MidburnUsual timing
Negev desert · Electronic / art / participatory (Burning Man regional)
Israel's Burning Man regional; music is via theme camps. Two 2026 listings give different windows, verify via midburn.org.
June 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition 9-11 June 2026
Jerusalem Jazz FestivalUsual timing
Jerusalem (Israel Museum galleries and sculpture garden) · Jazz / contemporary
Held since 2015 in the Israel Museum; international artists, premieres and artist talks. 12th edition ran June 2026.
16 July - 1 August 2026 (per listings); 2027 not announced
Israel FestivalUsual timing
Jerusalem · Multidisciplinary (classical, contemporary music, dance, theatre)
Jerusalem's flagship performing arts festival since 1961; music strand alongside dance and theatre. Check israel-festival.org for updates as timing has shifted since 2023.
26-27 August 2026
Indie in the DesertUsual timing
Kfar Eldad, Judean Hills · Indie / alternative
Small two-day indie festival in the Judean desert.
Not announced
Meteor FestivalUsual timing
Kibbutz Lehavot HaBashan, Upper Galilee · Electronic / indie / international
One-off 2018 edition with international headliners; no later edition has been held. Included only to flag it is dormant, not recurring.

Iraq5 festivals

April 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 12th edition 16-19 April 2025
Babylon International Festival for Cultures and ArtsUsual timing
Babylon / Hillah (ancient site) · Arabic / world / orchestral / multidisciplinary
Revived 2021 after an 18-year hiatus, run under the Prime Minister's patronage; 2025 edition had 400+ artists and Iraq's Oud Orchestra. A 2026 edition could not be verified.
Late June 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 1st edition from 26 June 2026 (8 days)
SuliFestUsual timing
Hawary Shar Park, Sulaymaniyah (Kurdistan Region) · Kurdish pop / rock / DJ sets / cultural
New large public festival by iTalk with nightly concerts (Hazhar Zahawi, Arsalan Rock) and DJ sets. First edition in 2026, so recurrence not yet proven.
11-20 March (usual timing, not confirmed)
Erbil Newroz and Freedom FestivalUsual timing
Erbil (Kurdistan Region) · Kurdish folk / pop concerts within a cultural festival
Erbil Governorate's annual Newroz festival (13th edition 2023) with concerts, exhibitions and theatre. Primarily cultural; music is one component.
March (usual timing, not confirmed)
Baghdad Western Music FestivalUsual timing
Baghdad · Rock / jazz / pop / hip-hop
Youth-run annual festival of Western-style bands; 3rd edition held 10 March 2023. No 2024-2026 edition verified - status unknown.
Not announced (2025 edition advertised)
Soul EscapeUsual timing
Kurdistan Region (location varies) · Electronic
Self-described 'Electronic Music Festival Kurdistan' with a 2025 edition; site gives no details and no 2026 dates found - unverified beyond its existence.

Palestine (West Bank)5 festivals

July 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 2026 edition 6-16 July 2026
Ramallah Contemporary Arts Festival (formerly Ramallah Contemporary Dance Festival)Usual timing
Ramallah (Cultural Palace and venues) · Dance-led multidisciplinary incl. musical theatre
Sareyyet Ramallah's festival returned July 2026 for the first time since the Gaza war with 48 artists/groups; music appears via productions such as Al-Sirah Al-Hilaliyyah. Not a pure music festival.
Mid-August 2027 (usual timing, not confirmed); 15th edition 11-15 Aug 2026
Wein a Ramallah (Wayn a Ramallah) FestivalUsual timing
Ramallah (Rashid al-Haddadin Square) · Palestinian pop / folk / hip-hop / bands
Ramallah Municipality's free summer festival since 2010; suspended 2024-25 because of the Gaza war and returned Aug 2026 under the theme 'We Are Staying'.
July (usual timing, not confirmed)
Palestine International Festival for Dance and MusicUsual timing
Ramallah (and other West Bank cities) · World / Arabic / dance
Organised by the Popular Art Centre since 1993, historically Palestine's largest arts festival (15,000+ audience). No 2024-2026 edition could be verified; assume paused since the Gaza war.
Not announced
Palestine Music Expo (PMX)Usual timing
Ramallah (showcases); satellite events in Cairo/Alexandria and UK · Showcase / industry (indie, hip-hop, electronic, Arabic alternative)
Showcase festival and conference (2017-2019 full editions). In 2026 it operates via small showcases, workshops and the 'Here is Palestine' festival in Egypt (3rd edition) rather than a full Ramallah expo.
Not announced (dormant)
Bet Lahem Live FestivalUsual timing
Bethlehem (Star Street, Old City) · Music / arts / street festival
Holy Land Trust's four-day summer street festival, last held 2019 with ~25,000 visitors; no edition since - listed as dormant.

Concerts

152 upcoming shows across 9 countries, by date. Comedy, theatre and dance are left out. Multi-day festivals are listed above, not here. Shows drop off this list the day after they happen.

United Arab Emirates84 shows

September 2026
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Mousse T. electronic
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sun 13 Sep 2026
Jasmine Sandlas punjabi pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Tue 15 Sep 2026
Balqees Arabic pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Thu 17 Sep 2026
Euphoria rock
Dubai, Dubai
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Paul Oakenfold electronic
The Agenda, Dubai
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Ahmed Saad & Disco Misr Arabic pop
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sun 20 Sep 2026
Radhika Das kirtan/world
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Nedim Jahic pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Agam rock
Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Sat 26 Sep 2026
AloeVera rock
Dubai, Dubai
Sat 26 Sep 2026
GUDFELLA electronic
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 26 Sep 2026
K-Pop Fever k-pop
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
October 2026
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Najwa Karam Arabic pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Lost Frequencies electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Richard Marx pop/rock
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 3 Oct 2026
KPOPZ k-pop
Theatre by QE2, Dubai
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Boudchart Arabic pop/orchestral
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Muaded Al Kaabi (Jalsat Nights) Khaleeji/Arabic
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Mon 5 Oct 2026
God Save The Queen (Queen tribute) rock
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Tue 6 Oct 2026
Marilyne Naaman Arabic pop
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Thu 8 Oct 2026
The Amy Winehouse Band soul/jazz
Dubai, Dubai
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Carl Cox electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Nagham Arabic pop
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Robin Schulz electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Sonny Fodera electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Mohamed Hamaki Arabic pop
Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sun 11 Oct 2026
TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Valery Meladze Russian pop
The Agenda, Dubai
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Themba electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Tamer Hosny & Tamer Ashour Arabic pop
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sat 17 Oct 2026
Sondra Radvanovsky & Vincenzo Scalera classical
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes world/flamenco pop
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Nancy Ajram Arabic pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Jan Blomqvist electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Bloodywood metal
Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Falguni Pathak Indian pop/garba
Zabeel Park Amphitheatre, Dubai
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Tenors of the XXI Century classical crossover
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Blue pop
Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Boris Grebenshikov rock
The Agenda, Dubai
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Adam Port electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Vanya Dmitrienko Russian pop
The Agenda, Dubai
November 2026
Sun 1 Nov 2026
Benjamin Clementine alternative/soul
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Wed 4 Nov 2026
JONY Russian pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Amr Diab Arabic pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Jonas Blue electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Fri 13 Nov 2026
ANOTR electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Abida Parveen & Kailash Kher sufi/world
Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Hans Zimmer Live film score/orchestral
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sat 14 Nov 2026
When Chai Met Toast indie pop
New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Adriatique electronic
Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour, Dubai
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Alex Wann electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Bryson Tiller r&b/hip-hop
Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Anuv Jain indie pop
Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Marco Carola electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Keinemusik (&ME, Rampa, Adam Port) electronic
Bab Al Shams Event Arena, Dubai
Sat 21 Nov 2026
MK electronic
Bohemia Beach Club, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Atif Aslam Pakistani pop
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Hiba Tawaji & Ibrahim Maalouf Arabic pop/jazz
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Boris Brejcha electronic
Soho Garden Meydan, Dubai
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Tarkan Turkish pop
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Ráfaël electronic
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Ramy Sabry Arabic pop
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
December 2026
Wed 2 Dec 2026
Andrea Bocelli classical crossover
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
Thu 3 Dec 2026
Lewis Capaldi & Zara Larsson (F1 after-race) pop
Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Charlotte de Witte electronic
Soho Garden Meydan, Dubai
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Anyma (F1 after-race) electronic
Yas Gateway Park North, Abu Dhabi
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Secondhand Serenade pop rock
Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Sat 5 Dec 2026
&ME electronic
Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR, Dubai
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Imagine Dragons (F1 after-race) rock
Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Sun 6 Dec 2026
The Chainsmokers & The Script (F1 after-race) electronic/pop
Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Thu 10 Dec 2026
Enrico Macias chanson/world
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Thu 10 Dec 2026
Lisa Batiashvili & Giorgi Gigashvili classical
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Fri 11 Dec 2026
Guy Manoukian classical crossover/Arabic
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Fri 11 Dec 2026
Minsoo Sohn classical
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Indira Paganotto electronic
Soho Garden Meydan, Dubai
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Enrico Macias chanson/world
Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi
Fri 18 Dec 2026
Ziad Zaza (Dopa World) Arabic hip-hop
Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Saint Levant (Dopa World) Arabic pop/hip-hop
Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai, Dubai
Sat 19 Dec 2026
Dhafer Youssef jazz/world
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Thu 31 Dec 2026
Vessbroz electronic
Cavo, Ramee Dream Hotel, Dubai
January 2027
Sun 10 Jan 2027
Tony Ann piano/classical crossover
Dubai Opera, Dubai
Fri 29 Jan 2027
Bombino, Sami Galbi & Ibibio Sound Machine world/afrobeat
The Red Theater, NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
February 2027
Fri 5 Feb 2027
Harry Potter Film Concert Series film score/orchestral
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi
March 2027
Fri 26 Mar 2027
Faraj Suleiman - Tribute to Ziad Rahbani jazz/Arabic
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia11 shows

September 2026
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes world/flamenco pop
Abadi Aljohar Arena, Jeddah
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Faia Younan - An Evening in Jazz jazz/Arabic
Baker El Sheddi Theater, Riyadh
Thu 17 Sep 2026
Khaled Abdel Aziz Arabic
Jeddah Society of Culture and Arts, Jeddah
Thu 17 Sep 2026
Amr Diab Arabic pop
Abadi Aljohar Arena, Jeddah
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Talal Alshikhe Arabic
Jeddah Society of Culture and Arts, Jeddah
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Colyn & KREAM electronic
The Arena Riyadh, Riyadh
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Tarek Alarabi Arabic
Baker El Sheddi Theater, Riyadh
Sat 19 Sep 2026
Rasha Rizk - Spacetoon Golden Voice Arabic pop
Abadi Aljohar Arena, Jeddah
Mon 21 Sep 2026
Mohannad Almufwaz Khaleeji/Arabic
Masrah Al Shallal, Jeddah
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Faia Younan - An Evening in Jazz jazz/Arabic
Jeddah Society of Culture and Arts, Jeddah
October 2026
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Indira Paganotto (Desert Sound) electronic
Riyadh Golf Club, Riyadh

Qatar16 shows

September 2026
Thu 10 Sep 2026
John Legend r&b/pop
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Mon 14 Sep 2026
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra - Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 classical
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Wed 16 Sep 2026
Dana Al Fardan - Echoes of a Story classical crossover
Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Sid Sriram Indian pop/r&b
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Pink Floyd Legacy rock
Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC, Doha
October 2026
Thu 1 Oct 2026
Marcus Bosch with Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra classical
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Thu 8 Oct 2026
Ramy Sabry Arabic pop
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Fri 9 Oct 2026
TJ Monterde & KZ Tandingan pop
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha
Fri 16 Oct 2026
Angham Arabic pop
Al Mayassa Theatre, QNCC, Doha
November 2026
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Hans Zimmer Live film score/orchestral
974 Stadium Precinct, Doha
Wed 18 Nov 2026
Shakira pop
Stadium 974, Doha
Fri 20 Nov 2026
Wegz Arabic hip-hop
900 Park, Legtaifiya, Doha
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Disco Misr electronic/Arabic
Doha Golf Club, Doha
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Ghostly Kisses indie/dream pop
Doha Golf Club, Doha
December 2026
Fri 11 Dec 2026
Saint Levant Arabic pop/hip-hop
900 Park, Legtaifiya, Doha
Thu 17 Dec 2026
Cairokee Arabic rock
Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha

Bahrain5 shows

September 2026
Fri 11 Sep 2026
Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra - Cinema & TV in Concert film score/orchestral
Bahrain National Theatre, Manama
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Khalid Abdulrahman Khaleeji/Arabic
Terminal 4 by Beyon, Exhibition World Bahrain, Manama
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Abadi Al Johar Khaleeji/Arabic
Terminal 4 by Beyon, Exhibition World Bahrain, Manama
October 2026
Fri 23 Oct 2026
TUL8TE Arabic pop/r&b
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, Manama
March 2027
Fri 19 Mar 2027
André Rieu classical crossover
Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, Manama

Oman8 shows

September 2026
Fri 25 Sep 2026
Jashn-e-Mehfil (Sufi & Bollywood) sufi/bollywood
The Grand Sphere, Al Falaj Hotel, Muscat
October 2026
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Ramy Sabry Arabic pop
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Metal Assault Vol. 4 metal
Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama, Muscat
Thu 8 Oct 2026
ABBA Tribute pop
Sheraton Oman Hotel, Muscat
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Saber Rebai Arabic pop/tarab
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Omah Lay afrobeats
Dunes Beach Club, Jebel Sifah, Muscat
November 2026
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Elissa Arabic pop
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat
December 2026
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Saint Levant Arabic pop/hip-hop
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat

Kuwait3 shows

October 2026
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Massari r&b/pop
Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait City
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Blue pop
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Kuwait City
Fri 30 Oct 2026
The Beatles Symphonic Fantasy classical crossover/rock
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Kuwait City

Jordan3 shows

September 2026
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Amr Diab Arabic pop
Ayla Golf Club, Aqaba
Fri 25 Sep 2026
The Magical Soundtrack - Cinematic Harry Potter Concert film score/orchestral
Amman Academy Theatre, Amman
November 2026
Thu 26 Nov 2026
Ghostly Kisses indie/dream pop
El Masnaa, Amman

Egypt15 shows

September 2026
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Kadim Al Sahir Arabic pop
Ivoire East, New Cairo, Cairo
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Hisham Kharma classical crossover/electronic
Cairo Opera House, Cairo
Fri 18 Sep 2026
Aida El Ayoubi Arabic pop
Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir Square, Cairo
Thu 24 Sep 2026
AMOUR PROPRE electronic
Cairo Jazz Club 610, Cairo
October 2026
Fri 2 Oct 2026
Tribute to Hany Shenouda Arabic pop
AUC Tahrir Square, Cairo
Fri 9 Oct 2026
Adriatique, Charlotte de Witte, Pete Tong, Layla Benitez & more electronic
Great Pyramid of Giza, Giza
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Olympe electronic
Great Pyramid of Giza, Giza
Fri 16 Oct 2026
TUL8TE Arabic pop/r&b
Al Manara Arena, Cairo
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Blue - 25th Anniversary Tour pop
New Administrative Capital, Cairo
November 2026
Wed 4 Nov 2026
Angham Arabic pop
New Capital Opera (opening), Cairo
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Julien Dassin chanson
Cairo Opera House, Cairo
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Argy electronic
Pyramids of Giza, Giza
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Shakira pop
Pyramids of Giza, Giza
December 2026
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Ghostly Kisses indie/dream pop
ZED Park, Sheikh Zayed, Cairo
Thu 17 Dec 2026
Cairo Steps & Basem Darwisch jazz/world
Cairo Opera House, Cairo

Lebanon7 shows

September 2026
Thu 10 Sep 2026
Octopus Band jazz
Yardbird, Ghazir, Beirut
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Ashkara indie/Arabic
TootyBeirut, Adlieh, Beirut
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Fugue - Classical Fusion & Oriental Jazz Night jazz/classical crossover
Beirut, Beirut
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Harout Fazlian - Angham Wa Aflam orchestral/Arabic
Music Hall, Beirut
Thu 24 Sep 2026
Bu Kolthoum Arabic hip-hop
AHM, Beirut
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Ahmed Saad Arabic pop
Forum de Beyrouth, Beirut
Sat 26 Sep 2026
47SOUL electro-shaabi/Arabic
KED Beirut, Beirut

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