What’s On

The most beautiful Kuwaiti and Khaleeji songs, performed by the beloved artist, accompanied by the oud and piano in the Recital Hall.

During the National Day holidays, the Recital Hall will host this cherished concert, titled “An Evening with Fawaz Al-Rujaib” with the renowned artist Fawaz Al-Rujaib on Sunday, 23 February. Unlike traditional concerts, this performance features only two instruments—the oud and piano—creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly complements both the venue and the selection of songs. The artist will perform a mix of his most cherished songs alongside timeless classics by Kuwaiti legendary singers.

With its circular design, the Recital Hall provides an ideal setting for informal performances, offering audiences a sense of closeness to the performer and musicians, enhancing the magic of the evening.

For the first time in Kuwait, as part of their global tour celebrating 20 years together, Blue, one of the UK’s most exciting and successful boy bands of the millennium, will perform their debut concert.

For the first time in Kuwait, as part of their global tour celebrating 20 years together, Blue—one of the UK’s most successful boy bands of the millennium—will perform live at the National Theatre on 10–11 April. This tour marks their return to the stage after a years-long hiatus. The group reunited in 2022 and released their latest album, Heart & Soul, featuring hits like “Haven’t Found You Yet” and “Dance with Me”. After kicking off in the UK, the tour has expanded to cities worldwide.

The British four-member band—Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa, and Lee Ryan—formed in 2000 and has sold over 16 million albums globally. Their first three albums all topped the UK Official Album Chart, and they have collaborated with music icons such as Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Lil’ Kim. Fans can look forward to a nostalgic setlist featuring their greatest hits, including “You Make Me Wanna”, “All Rise”, “If You Come Back”, “and One Love”, as part of their Greatest Hits Tour.

Known as the King of Music, this concert revives the iconic songs and melodies of late composer Baligh Hamdi, performed by Reham Abdel-Hakim Abdelghani and Khalaf Al-Mashouf, accompanied by the musical ensemble under the direction of maestro Dr Alaa Abdel-Salam.

This musical evening, hosted at the National Theatre on 17 April, celebrates the unforgettable compositions of Baligh Hamdi, an extraordinary talent in the world of Arabic music during the 20th century. Over his prolific career, spanning the 1950s to the early 1990s, Baligh Hamdi composed more than 3,000 songs for many of Egypt’s and the Arab world’s greatest singers. His contributions included 11 songs for Umm Kulthum, 30 for Abdel Halim Hafez, and a similar number for Warda, with whom he shared a profound love story that culminated in marriage. Their collaboration produced some of the most iconic romantic songs that continue to resonate with audiences today.

Baligh Hamdi also discovered young talents like Afaf Radi and Mayada El-Hennawi, who rose to fame performing his remarkable compositions. Despite countless musical evenings dedicated to his work, they are never enough to fully explore the magical world of melodies he created or to enjoy his rich legacy as a musical genius of the 20th century.

In this concert, we present a new selection of the King of Music masterpieces, brought to life by the extraordinary voice of Reham Abdel-Hakim and the rising Kuwaiti singer Khalaf Al-Mashouf, accompanied by the musical ensemble conducted by Dr Alaa Abdel-Salam.

A new musical evening with the beloved Yemeni artist featuring a selection of the finest Yemeni and Khaleeji songs, along with his own works.

Aboud Khawaja is one of the most renowned and celebrated Yemeni singers in the Arab music scene. Last year, he performed as part of the Hadhrami Orchestra concert, and this season, audiences can once again enjoy his remarkable talent. Known for his mastery of various Yemeni and Khaleeji singing styles, as well as his exceptional skills on the oud and violin, we will spend an unforgettable night of music at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall on April 30^th.

Born into a musical family that nurtured his talent, Aboud Zain Al-Saqqaf—better known as Aboud Khawaja—began his musical journey in the mid-1980s in Lahij, southern Yemen. Over the years, he has released numerous songs, including hits such as “Ana Estahil Elli Sar”, “Ya Qow Galbak”, “Gal Masalehi”, and “Ala Shate’ Al-Buheira”. His albums include Ya Lahj Mini Salam and Hanin Al-Watan, among many other works.