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.

Amman Jazz Festival 2026 runs 22–25 October - four nights of jazz, fusion, and contemporary music in one of the Arab world's few dedicated jazz events.

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

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

Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival 2027, estimated February. Folk music, Bedouin dance, handicrafts, and storytelling at the Aqaba Cultural Palace.

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 most unusual marathon routes.

Eid al-Adha 2027, approx. 16–20 May in Jordan. Feast of Sacrifice: families gather for prayers and feasts; expect closures and reduced transport.

Petra by Night 2027, every Sunday to Thursday at 8:30 pm. Walk the candlelit Siq to the Treasury for Bedouin music and storytelling until 10:30 pm.

Jerash Festival 2027, estimated late July–early August among Jordan's Roman ruins. Concerts, theatre, and folk dance with Arab and international artists.

Arab Music Festival Amman 2027, estimated 9–16 September. Classical and contemporary Arab music, with orchestras and soloists from across the Arab world.

Amman Jazz Festival 2027, estimated late October: four evenings of regional and international jazz, fusion, and live music in Jordan's capital.