14 concerts during 8-day long Sharjah music fest
sharjah — The Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF) is back with dozens of artists, musicians and instrumentalists from 11 countries to entertain the UAE from January 12 to 19 at four different locations: Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Flag Island theatre, Al Qasba and Al Majaz Waterfront.
“Every year, the SWMF gives citizens and residents a golden opportunity to escape the demands of everyday life and absorb the sights, sounds and colours of the event across eight days.
The fifth edition will showcase a spectacular selection of musical stalwarts from the region and beyond, and the programme has been curated in a way that will bring a world of artistic expressions to one stage,” said Furat Qaddouri, the SWMF manager.
The music festival, now in its fifth edition, will host 14 concerts in total. Of these, five will be ticketed shows, which will be distributed across Al Majaz Amphitheatre and Flag Island theatre. The nine remaining concerts will offer free admission and will be held outdoors at Al Qasba and Al Majaz Waterfront.
One of the highlights of the festival will be a tribute night to the great musician, Abdel Halim Hafez, which will be performed by the Cairo Opera House Orchestra.
Tickets for the concerts are available online at ticketmaster.ae and can also be purchased at the counters of Al Qasba Theatre, The Flag Island Theatre, Al Majaz Amphitheatre and Al Majaz Waterfront.
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