Keywords: Music Festival


Gnaoua World Music Festival 2026 opens with cross-cultural performances in Essaouira

The 27th Gnaoua World Music Festival has opened in vibrant fashion, drawing thousands of music lovers to Morocco's Atlantic coast for an evening dedicated to artistic collaboration, cultural diversity and musical innovation. Held in the historic city of Essaouira, the internationally renowned festival......

Mawazine 2026 concludes a historic edition and reaffirms its status as a major global music event

After nine days of concerts, artistic discoveries, and cultural encounters, the Mawazine-Rhythms of the World Festival closed the doors of its 21st edition in the night from Saturday, June 27 to Sunday, June 28. Organized from June 19 to 27 under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this......

Lotfi Bouchnak at Mawazine: A Call for the Preservation of Arab Musical Heritage

On the eve of his concert at the National Theater Mohammed V in Rabat, as part of the 21st edition of the Mawazine-Rhythms of the World Festival, Tunisian singer Lotfi Bouchnak delivered a powerful message advocating for the preservation of Arab musical traditions. The artist called for the protection......

Tiësto Electrifies Mawazine 2026 with a Spectacular Show in Rabat

The OLM Souissi stage pulsed Thursday night to the beat of electronic music with the highly anticipated performance by Tiësto. A key figure in the global EDM scene, the Dutch DJ and producer delivered a spectacular concert as part of the 21st edition of the Mawazine-Rythmes du Monde Festival, gathering......

Mawazine 2026: Dee Dee Bridgewater's Jazz and Ty Dolla Sign's Energy Ignite Rabat

Rhythms of the World once again showcased the richness of its programming by offering, in the same evening, two concerts with radically different artistic universes. Between the timeless elegance of jazz at the Royal Theatre and the intensity of hip-hop and R&B on the OLM Souissi stage, festival-goers......

Mawazine festival blends music and football in a vibrant night featuring Chami and Hatim Ammor

  The Mawazine Rhythms of the World Festival continued its celebrations in Rabat with a standout evening that combined live music performances and football, reflecting the event’s growing cultural diversity and massive public appeal. The Nahda stage hosted a major concert featuring Syrian......

Offset replaces Tyga at Mawazine 2026 festival

Rhythms of the World Festival has announced a significant change to its 2026 lineup, confirming that American hip-hop star Offset will perform on Friday in place of rapper Tyga, who has withdrawn from the event after canceling his European summer tour for personal reasons. The adjustment comes as organizers......

Gipsy Kings Deliver a Vibrant Performance at Mawazine Festival in Rabat

The legendary Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo delivered a colorful and energetic performance on Monday evening at the OLM Souissi stage in Rabat, as part of the 21st edition of the Mawazine-Rhythms of the World Festival. Known for their distinctive blend of flamenco, pop, and Catalan rumba, the iconic......

French authorities report 243 arrests during annual Fête de la Musique

French authorities reported more than 240 arrests during this year’s Fête de la Musique, one of the country’s largest public cultural celebrations, while emphasizing that the nationwide event unfolded without any major security incidents. According to preliminary figures released by......