What’s On

The Lebanese strong voice returns this December to perform her finest songs alongside beloved Arabic classics.

After a brief absence, Abeer Nehme takes the stage at the National Theatre on 8 December, presenting a special evening that blends a selection of her own songs with masterpieces by great Arab singers.

Recognised as one of today’s most radiant and versatile Arab voices, Nehme commands an exceptional range—from classical Arabic singing (tarab) and Andalusian muwashshahat to operatic and Western repertoire.

Two stars of romantic Arabic songs, Hani Shaker and Khaled Selim present a selection of the most beloved songs by Abdel Halim Hafez, the Nightingale.

This December, the National Theatre hosts “Halim”, a concert starring Egyptian singers Hani Shaker and Khaled Selim, renewing our encounter with the songs of Abdel Halim Hafez—classics the Kuwaiti audience never tires of. Between the Nightingale and Kuwait lies a love story with many chapters.

Among the singers of his generation, Abdel Halim Hafez, the Nightingale, had a special bond with Kuwait, performing numerous concerts on its stages. He also recorded a rare set of songs in the Kuwaiti dialect, unique in his career, including “Ya Farhat Al-Summar,” “Ayni Ḍanaha Al-Sahar,” “Ya Layali Al-Eid,” “Min Al-Jahra lil-Salmiya,” and “Ya Hali,” the latter filmed for Kuwait Television in 1965.

Great classical music performed for the first time by the famous Qatar’s orchestra under the baton of German conductor Andreas Weiser.

On 19 December, the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall hosts the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) for the very first time, presenting a programme of famous classical works by great composers such as Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Bizet, Mozart, John Williams, and Henry Mancini. The orchestra will be conducted by German maestro Andreas Weiser.

Known for its innovative programming and unique sound, QPO blends Western symphonic traditions with the rich musical heritage of the Arab world, creating performances that are globally resonant and deeply rooted in the region’s cultural legacy.

With more than 500 performances to date, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra brings together 78 world-class musicians from 28 countries, many of whom have performed with the world’s leading ensembles. The QPO has graced prestigious stages worldwide, including La Scala (Milan), Konzerthaus Wien (Vienna), Théâtre des Champs-Élysées (Paris), Santa Cecilia (Rome), the Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), and the Royal Albert Hall (London).

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic will be screened with its score performed live by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Celebrate this classic in a landmark cultural event at the National Theatre, as Kuwait welcomes “Home Alone in Concert” for the very first time on 20 December. The evening features a full screening of the film on a giant screen with John Williams’s Academy Award–nominated score performed live to picture by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Since its 2013 debut, “Home Alone in Concert” has become a global tradition, uniting cinema and live performance in a festive experience for all the family. This year also marks the film’s 35th anniversary (released in 1990), starring Macaulay Culkin as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, accidentally left behind when his family departs for Christmas and forced to defend his home against two hapless burglars. With two Academy Award nominations—including Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Somewhere in My Memory”)—Home Alone has secured its place as one of the most cherished cinema classics, perfect for audiences of all ages.

The December–January ballet classes are now open to students of all levels, led by experienced international instructors.

The Ballet School, which began in early November, continues with a new term running from 22 December to 17 January, offering the Saturday Ballet Club and Professional Ballet Techniques classes. The school is open to girls aged 4 and above, with classes held every Saturday and Monday, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Saturday Ballet Club is taught by Surayya Rustamli for beginners and different levels, with four sessions per month. While the Professional Ballet Techniques class is led by American instructor Shelby Archible, who has 20 years of experience in dance and training. It is for students age 10 to 15 with prior/professional-level experience and runs twice weekly on Saturdays and Mondays (a total of eight sessions per month).

For registration and more information, please visit JACC website or mobile app.

The new term of the Music School runs from 22 December to 17 January, for participants aged 14 and above, under the supervision of a distinguished group of academics.

The new term of the Music School runs from 22 December to 17 January, with classes held every Saturday and Monday, for participants aged 14 and above. The School offers both individual and group classes led by a distinguished team of academic specialists in Eastern and Western musical instruments, as well as Arabic singing. For this term, three new classes have been added: Advanced Eastern Violin, Vocalize, and Sound Engineering.

Each course runs for one month and consists of 8 sessions, held every Saturday and Monday, with each session lasting 45 minutes. All instumrntal classes includes an additional solfège class (music notation reading) for all students, except those enrolled in Arabic singing, guitar, vocal training, and audio engineering.

For registration and more information, please visit JACC website or mobile app.

After a long absence, the Syrian star and icon of the East, Assala, returns to her Kuwaiti audience at the National Theatre for an enchanting Jalsat musical evening.

Whether in her large concerts or the intimate seated jalsat (musical sessions), Syrian superstar Assala shines with a powerful voice whose strength never overshadows her deep sensitivity, offering audiences musical evenings they never forget. On 25 December, the celebrated singer reunites with her fans in Kuwait in a special Jalsat performance.

These musical sessions provide the perfect setting for a voice like Assala’s, allowing her to excel in performing her Khaleeji repertoire alongside other songs.

A new concert with the beloved Kuwaiti singer Abdulaziz Al-Duwaihi, offering a refined, intimate evening in a warm atmosphere.

We begin the new year and the second half of our cultural season with a gentle, heartfelt concert, “Dandana: A Night with Al-Duwaihi”, hosted in the Recital Hall on 8 January. Audiences are invited on a warm musical journey led by the beloved singer Abdulaziz Al-Duwaihi, accompanied by his oud, in an ambience filled with moving nostalgia and authentic melodies.

The concerts performed by Abdulaziz Al-Duwaihi are distinguished by a rich variety of Kuwaiti, Khaleeji songs, which he presents in his own unique style. Known among his generation for his mastery of the different khaleeji musical forms, particularly the Hadrami style in which he excels, Al-Duwaihi moves seamlessly between this heritage and the great classics of the Arabic singers.