What’s On

The School presents its new course in the Fundamentals of Khaleeji Performance, for teens aged 12–17 and ladies aged 18 and above.

 The School of Kuwaiti Traditional Performance presents its new course in the Fundamentals of Khaleeji Performance, taking place from 1 to 12 August, with classes held every Saturday and Wednesday under the instruction of Manayer Adel.

The course offers two programmes: one for teens aged 12–17 and another for ladies aged 18 and above. In both programmes, participants will explore the history of Khaleeji movement performance and its rhythmic traditions, alongside practical training in Nagazi, Samri, Laffah, Tanboura, and Badawi, as well as ensemble performance techniques and the fundamentals of choreography.

The school provides a private training environment, ensuring the comfort and privacy of all participants. For registration and more information, please visit JACC website or mobile app.

Opening concert of the Summer Cultural Festival, organised by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, featuring acclaimed artist Salman Al-Ammari and Al-Mass Folklore Group.

The Drama Theatre hosts the opening concert of the Summer Cultural Festival on 5 August. Organised by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, the evening celebrates Kuwait’s rich musical heritage through the “Sammari with Al-Ammari”, featuring acclaimed singer Salman Al-Ammari and Al-Mass Folklore Group.

Renowned for reviving Kuwait’s musical heritage through a style that blends authenticity with a contemporary spirit, Al-Ammari will perform a rich selection of traditional musical forms, including Sawt, Samri, Qadri, and Laabouni. He will be accompanied by the Al-Mass Folklore Group, a distinguished ambassador of Kuwaiti folk arts. Their longstanding artistic collaboration, has created performances of remarkable harmony and authenticity, captivating audiences of all generations.

A spectacular live concert celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson in a world-class production, electrifying performances, and unforgettable stage spectacle.

One of the world’s leading productions celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson arrives at the National Theatre on 20 August. “This Is Michael” is a spectacular live concert experience that has captivated audiences across Europe, Asia, and Latin America with its world-class production, electrifying performances, and unforgettable stage spectacle.

Starring Lenny Jay, widely recognised as one of the closest performers to Michael Jackson in voice, appearance, and stage presence, the show is a large-scale theatrical experience designed to recreate the excitement, emotion, and energy of Michael Jackson’s legendary performances while celebrating the timeless music that continues to inspire generations around the world.

Audiences will relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, “Beat It”, “Smooth Criminal”, and “Black or White”, “Human Nature”, “They Don’t Care About” and many more. Having sold more than 500,000 tickets worldwide, the show offers audiences an unforgettable night honouring the greatest entertainer in pop music history.

The new term of the Music School begins from 26 August to 19 September, with classes every Saturday and Wednesday.

The new term of the Music School begins on 26 August and runs until 19 September, with classes every Saturday and Wednesday. The School welcomes participants aged 14 and above and offers both individual and group classes under the guidance of a distinguished team of academic specialists in a wide range of Eastern and Western instruments, in addition to Arabic singing, vocal training, and operatic singing. Joining the Music School this term are Amani Al Hajji (Contemporary singing) Abdulrahman Jaafar (violin), and Waleed Shokry (qanun).

The course consists of eight 50-minute training sessions and includes eight solfège classes (music notation reading), held at 6:00 PM for all students, except those enrolled in Arabic singing and guitar. The programme also includes a lecture on music culture and history.

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