What’s On

A new initiative to strengthen Kuwaiti cultural identity among younger generations, led by professional instructors.

The School of Kuwaiti Traditional Performance launches this June, celebrating authentic heritage arts and enriching the cultural and educational activities offered by the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre.

Dedicated to fostering Kuwaiti identity among the younger generation, the school welcomes female participants aged 14 and above, to learn and master the fundamental movements of Samri, Qadri, and other traditional art forms under the guidance of professional female instructors

The course runs for one month, with one-hour sessions held every Saturday, except Saturday 27 June, which will be replaced by Monday 22 June. The school ensures a fully private and comfortable environment for all participants.

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

A vibrant musical evening celebrating Khaleeji heritage, featuring renowned artist Salman Al-Ammari, Qatari artist Mansour Al-Muhannadi, and Al-Mass Folklore Group

The Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall hosts “Without Rehearsal” on 24 June, featuring renowned artist Salman Al Ammari and Qatari artist Mansour Al Muhannadi joined by Al-Mass Folklore Group. The concert celebrates Khaleeji musical heritage, long distinguished by the shared, dynamic connection between performers and audience, where the overall mood and energy guide the real-time selection of songs.

The title of the concert stems from this atmosphere of spontaneity, energy, and simplicity, where the artist relies on instinct rather than prior rehearsals. The evening will include traditional forms such as Sawt, Samri, and Khamari, among other styles that both performers excel in and that remain deeply appreciated by audiences across Kuwait.

A new summer programme dedicated to discovering and nurturing theatrical talents and offering the opportunity to take part in a national stage production.

Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Cultural Centre launches a new summer programme during July and August titled “Brova #1”, referring to a performer’s first artistic experience. The programme aims to discover and develop emerging theatre talents by attracting and training participants in a professional environment across acting, backstage management, and theatrical production. It also offers participants the opportunity to take part in a national theatrical performance alongside a distinguished group of Kuwaiti actors.

The programme consists of two tracks. The first begins in early July and is designed for aspiring actors and actresses aged 16 to 40. Running for 12 consecutive weeks, with sessions held three days a week, this track includes actor preparation, expressive movement, improvisation, ensemble work, and other core elements of theatrical performance under the supervision of renowned director Abdullah Abdulrasoul.

The second track begins in early August and is intended for young men and women aged 18 to 40 interested in theatre production, backstage operations, and event coordination. The course lasts for 8 consecutive weeks with sessions held three days a week. This track provides participants with professional experience in backstage management as an essential component of stage production. The training covers backstage supervision and coordination, including managing actors’ entrances and exits, preparing stage scenes, coordinating with lighting and sound teams, overseeing costumes and props, and other production and organisational aspects that support live theatre performances. This track is supervised by theatre expert Faisal Al-Obaid, in collaboration with human development expert Waleed Al-Ansari. Participants will also receive sessions on public relations, handling different situations, communication skills, and coordination during events and theatrical productions.

Each track is divided into several stages, including skill-based training, rehearsals for the national stage production, and finally participation whether through performance or backstage organisation alongside some of Kuwait’s leading theatre stars. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the programme.

This concert revisits beloved patriotic songs, reimagined through contemporary orchestral arrangements and performed by an ensemble of 70 musicians and singers under the direction of Dr Khaled Noori.

Over the decades, Kuwaiti patriotic music has stood out for its emotional resonance and its powerful expression of love and loyalty to the homeland in times of both prosperity and hardship. It has also become a creative arena in which poets, composers, and singers alike have offered their finest tributes to the nation. Songs such as “Humat Al Areen”, “Rafraf Ya Alam Biladi”, “Watan Al Nahar”, “Kullama Zadat Al Mihan”, and “Aashet Lana Al Kuwait” remain deeply embedded in Kuwait’s cultural memory. Who among us does not remember them? From the early years of statehood through moments of adversity and resilience to the present day, these timeless works have become an enduring part of Kuwait’s collective memory and national voice.

Marking the 65^th anniversary of Kuwait’s independence in 1961, Sheikh Jaber Al Ali Concert Hall hosts the “Watani” (My Homeland) concert on 30 June. This special evening honors the patriotic songs deeply rooted in our memory. Reimagined through vibrant contemporary orchestral arrangements, the songs will be performed by a large-scale ensemble of around 70 musicians and choir singers under the direction of Maestro Dr Khaled Noori, who has rearranged these timeless melodies to deliver an energetic, deeply moving experience.