Upcoming Events in Jordan

Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across Jordan — updated regularly.

• Petra by Night Jordan · petra

  Recurring Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening event lighting the Siq and Treasury with thousands of candles. Runs approximately 8:30 pm–10:30 pm. Book tickets in advance at the visitor centre.

  8 Jun – 31 May 2027

• Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts 2026

  Jordan · jerash

  Annual celebration of Arab and international performing arts held among the Roman ruins of Jerash. Concerts, theatre, and folk performances across the ancient colonnaded city.

  23 Jul – 8 Aug 2026

• Arab Music Festival Amman 2026

  Jordan · amman

  Week-long festival showcasing classical and contemporary Arab music. Performances by orchestras and soloists from across the Arab world at venues throughout Amman.

  10–17 September 2026

• Wadi Rum Trail Running Race 2026

  Jordan · wadi rum

  Desert trail race through the red-sand landscape of Wadi Rum. Multiple distance categories from 10 km to ultra marathon. Open to international runners.

  9–10 October 2026

• Amman Jazz Festival 2026

  Jordan · amman

  Annual jazz festival bringing regional and international musicians to Amman's stages. Performances span traditional jazz, fusion, and contemporary styles across multiple venues.

  22–25 October 2026

• Jordan International Marathon 2026

  Jordan · amman

  Annual road marathon through the streets of Amman, attracting thousands of local and international runners. Categories include full marathon, half marathon, and 10 km fun run.

  6 November 2026

• Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival 2026

  Jordan · aqaba

  Festival celebrating Jordanian and regional folk arts at the Aqaba Cultural Palace. Includes traditional music, dance, handicrafts, and storytelling performances.

  13–16 November 2026

• Christmas Celebrations in Madaba 2026

  Jordan · madaba

  Madaba's significant Christian community marks Christmas with church services, street decorations, and community events centred on the Church of St George and the city's main square.

  24–26 December 2026

• Jordan Rally 2027

  Jordan

  Part of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship, the Jordan Rally runs through varied terrain of gravel, rock, and sand across the country. One of the region's premier motorsport events.

  18–21 March 2027

• Dead Sea Ultra Marathon 2027

  Jordan

  Point-to-point ultra marathon descending from Amman to the Dead Sea shore — one of the world's lowest road races. The route drops approximately 1,200 metres over 50 km through desert terrain.

  9 April 2027