Upcoming Events in Jordan

Petra by Night 2026–27, every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Siq and Treasury lit with thousands of candles from 8:30 to 10:30 pm.

Arab Music Festival Amman 2026, 10–17 September. Classical and contemporary Arab music, with orchestras and soloists from across the Arab world.

Wadi Rum Trail Race 2026, 9–10 October. Desert trail running in the red-sand landscape, from 10km to ultra marathon, open to international runners.

Amman Jazz Festival 2026 runs 22–25 October - four nights of regional and international jazz, fusion and contemporary music in Jordan's capital.

Jordan International Marathon 2026, 6 November in Amman. Full marathon, half marathon, and 10K, with thousands of local and international runners.

Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival 2026, 13–16 November. Jordanian folk music, dance, handicrafts, and storytelling at the Aqaba Cultural Palace.

Christmas in Madaba 2026, 24–26 December. Church services, street decorations, and events centred on the mosaic-floored Church of St George.

The Jordan Rally runs in March 2027. Part of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship, it covers gravel, rock, and sand stages across the country.

Dead Sea Ultra Marathon 2027, 9 April. Road race descending 1,200m from Amman to the Dead Sea shore, one of the world's lowest road races.