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OPEN CALL: Participation in Muharraq Nights Festival 2025

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities invites you to be part of the fourth edition of Muharraq Nights, taking place in December 2025 to coincide with the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations.

 

Muharraq Nights Festival is a vibrant celebration of art, design, fashion, crafts, music, food, activities and tours, held along the Pearling Path. The festival takes place throughout December, coinciding with Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, and unfolds across the historic neighbourhoods of the city.

 

The festival aims to establish a meaningful platform for curatorial collaboration and interactive cultural exchange, fostering creative development across the fields of culture, heritage, and design. It seeks to empower the local community by encouraging conscious engagement with the “Pearling Path: Testimony of an Island Economy”, and by raising awareness of its significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Muharraq Nights also highlights the rich cultural identity and urban fabric of historic Muharraq through collaborations with curators, artists, designers, musicians, and creative collectives to co-create exhibitions, pop-ups, and immersive experiences. The festival further contributes to promoting Bahraini heritage, supporting the local community, and driving sustainable economic impact.

 

Applications are open to:
Retail vendors with unique products
Food and beverage (F&B) vendors offering a variety of options
Workshop instructors ready to share skills and crafts
Music performers eager to entertain and inspire
Event volunteers with a strong sense of dedication and teamwork

 

Why join?
Be part of a dynamic cultural experience, connect with a diverse audience, and showcase your talents in a festival that celebrates historic Muharraq!

 

The deadline to apply is 27 August 2025, 11:59 PM (Bahrain Local Time).


Application Forms:

Retail vendors
Food and beverage (F&B) vendors
Workshop instructors
Music performers
Event volunteers

 

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