Which Bahrain International Music Festival 2026 performances are still ahead?

01The 12 remaining performances

The festival is in its 35th edition, is organised by the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and includes more than 20 performances across the full programme. The table below removes the dates that had already passed by 15 October and keeps the evenings that are still ahead.

Oud Night is on 15 October 2026 (tonight, as of this update) at Cultural Hall. Doors are listed for 7:00 pm and the show for 8:00 pm. Reopen the official page before leaving because a same day listing can change after this guide is updated.

02Pick an evening by venue

Cultural Hall has three remaining nights: Oud Night on 15 October, State of Harmony on 21 October and the Qawwali troupe on 25 October. This is the most compact choice if you want an international or cross cultural programme without waiting until November.

Dar Al Muharraq has four folk nights still ahead: Shabab Al Hidd Band, Dar Bin Harban Band, Ismael Dawas Band and Qalali Folk Band. Dar Al Riffa has three: Dar Al Riffa Al Ouda, Dar Shabab Al Riffa Band and Dar Al Budaiya Al Janoubiya.

Bahrain National Theatre has the two remaining large stage concerts: Voices on 5 November and Ahmed Al Jumairi with the Bahrain Music Band on 27 November. Both official detail pages list tickets starting from BHD 16.5.

03How to confirm venue entry before you go

Use the main festival page to choose a date, then open that performance's official detail page. Look for the Entry Information field. If the page shows Buy Tickets, use that official link and read the seller's current conditions before paying. On the checked pages, Buy Tickets opens a Platinumlist ticket-office page. Oud Night shows BHD 5.5; Voices and Ahmed Al Jumairi each show BHD 16.5. Each has a Buy Tickets link.

Eight checked events show Ticketed without a starting price: State of Harmony, Dar Al Riffa Al Ouda, Qawwali, Dar Bin Harban, Dar Shabab Al Riffa, Ismael Dawas, Dar Al Budaiya Al Janoubiya and Qalali. Shabab Al Hidd shows no Entry Information field in the checked page text.

1. Open the main official programme and choose the performance.
2. Select its event detail page.
3. Read the Entry Information field and use Buy Tickets when it appears.
4. Confirm the venue name, date and 8:00 pm performance time on the same detail page.
5. Check the listing again on the day of the event before travelling.

04Ticket status is set event by event

Do not assume that one price or one entry rule covers the whole festival. Oud Night starts from BHD 5.5; Voices and Ahmed Al Jumairi start from BHD 16.5. Eight other checked event pages show Ticketed without a starting price.

The official detail page for Shabab Al Hidd Band lists Dar Al Muharraq, 17 October and 8:00 pm, but the checked page text does not show an Entry Information field. That means you should verify the live page rather than treating the missing field as proof of free entry.

05A simple phone checklist for event day

Save the official event detail page on your phone after you complete any ticket step. The schedule lists doors at 7:00 pm and performances at 8:00 pm across all 12 remaining entries. Use the door time to plan your arrival rather than treating it as the performance start.

Match the venue carefully. The remaining programme uses four places: Cultural Hall, Dar Al Muharraq, Dar Al Riffa and Bahrain National Theatre. The venue shown on your chosen event page should be the final reference.

1. Save the official event page and any ticket confirmation.
2. Check that the date and venue match your chosen performance.
3. Plan for the published 7:00 pm door time and 8:00 pm show time.
4. Recheck the event page on the day for any updated entry information.
5. Keep the official page ready to show venue staff if you need to confirm the listing.

06What the official pages don't say

The main festival page does not publish one universal price, age rule, parking rule or admission policy for every performance. Oud Night starts from BHD 5.5; Voices and Ahmed Al Jumairi start from BHD 16.5. Eight checked pages show Ticketed without a starting price, while Shabab Al Hidd shows no Entry Information field in the checked page text. Use the detail page for your exact evening.

The official pages also do not state that every listed event will admit walk in visitors. A missing price is not evidence that entry is free. Confirm the current listing before making the journey.

07Choose by date or music style

For the nearest international programmes, choose Oud Night on 15 October, State of Harmony on 21 October or the Qawwali troupe on 25 October at Cultural Hall. For Bahraini folk music, the remaining Dar Al Muharraq and Dar Al Riffa dates run from 17 October through 28 November.

For a National Theatre evening, choose Voices on 5 November or Ahmed Al Jumairi with the Bahrain Music Band on 27 November. Their detail pages both publish a starting price of BHD 16.5.

08FAQs

How many festival performances remain after 14 October?

Twelve listed performances remain from 15 October through 28 November 2026.

What time do the remaining performances start?

Every remaining entry on the official festival page lists doors at 7:00 pm and the show at 8:00 pm.

Is the Bahrain International Music Festival free?

Do not assume that. Oud Night starts from BHD 5.5; Voices and Ahmed Al Jumairi start from BHD 16.5. Eight other checked event pages show Ticketed without a starting price. Check your exact event page.

Where is the 15 October Oud Night?

It is listed at Cultural Hall, with doors at 7:00 pm and the show at 8:00 pm.

Which events are at Bahrain National Theatre?

The remaining theatre dates are Voices on 5 November and Ahmed Al Jumairi with the Bahrain Music Band on 27 November.

How do I buy a ticket?

Open the official event detail page and use Buy Tickets where it appears. The checked links open Platinumlist ticket-office pages. Oud Night shows BHD 5.5; Voices and Ahmed Al Jumairi each show BHD 16.5.

What is the final festival performance?

Qalali Folk Band closes the listed programme at Dar Al Muharraq on 28 November, with doors at 7:00 pm and the show at 8:00 pm.

09Official sources

• 35th Bahrain International Music Festival
• State of Harmony
• Maestro Waheed Alkhan: Voices
• Ahmed Al Jumairi with the Bahrain Music Band
• Qalali Folk Band
• Shabab Al Hidd Band
• Oud Night Featuring Mohammed Al Bakri and Dr. Joo Zhao
• Dar Bin Harban Band
• Dar Shabab Al Riffa Band
• Ismael Dawas Band
• Dar Al Budaiya Al Janoubiya

Official details checked 15 October 2026.