The 25th Bahrain International Music Festival
13 – 22 October 2016


Welcome to the Silver Jubilee of the Bahrain International Music Festival, brought to you by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA). Coinciding with the year-long “Bahrain Your Destination” promotional campaign, the 25th edition of this annual landmark event held each fall season brings together acclaimed musical innovators who will dazzle the audience with their unique talents, all in a splendid artistic celebration that facilitates intercultural dialogue and affirms Bahrain’s position as a leading destination for cultural tourism.

The acclaimed musicians and artists headlining this year’s festival are ambassadors of diverse cultures and musical genres and styles from the Arab world and beyond. And over the course of the one-week festival, Bahrain’s residents and visitors will enjoy a marvelous music and song concerts not to be missed, including classic orchestral compositions, traditional Bahraini folk songs, classical Arabic music, crossover and fusion instrumentals, and so much more.