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02 October 2023 The Bahrain Culture Authority, Given the Large Audience Attending the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s Rousing Performance and Sales Out, Schedules another additional night concert as part of the Music Festival on the stage of the Bahrain National Theatre
The Bahrain Culture Authority, Given the Large Audience Attending the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s Rousing Performance and Sales Out, Schedules another additional night concert as part of the Music Festival on the stage of the Bahrain National Theatre

In response to the increasing requests by the Bahrain Music Festival lovers, and their desire to enjoy the exceptionally mesmerizing Saudi music concert live performance again, the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities is pleased to inform all that a second orchestra concert is scheduled for October 8, 2023. Indeed, this came after tickets for the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir concert being held within the 32nd Bahrain International Festival were sold out unfortunately.

Tickets for the second concert are now available for sale via Virgin Megastore Bahrain City Center or the stores’ website.

Worth to mention that the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir were established in 2021, comprising more than 70 musicians and choir members and was the first national cultural asset to be developed by the Music Commission. Their goal is to support and promote the image of Saudi culture on the global and Arab stages while strengthening international cultural exchange between the Kingdom and other countries. Indeed, the ensemble performed in many cities around the world, including Paris, New York, and Mexico City, before landing this time in Manama.

Indeed, the festival events started on 1 October will continue until the October 20th, featuring amazing music evenings and concerts from the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Gulf states, the Arab world and the world, to be held at various locations in the Kingdom of Bahrain., such as the Cultural Hall, Qal’at al Bahrain Site Museum and others. In addition, Bahrain, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and in conjunction with the 32nd Bahrain International Music Festival, will also host the Gulf Music and Folk Arts Festival. Henceforth, a group of popular musical groups from the Gulf countries, and from Jordan and Morocco, as guests of honor, will contribute to the fervent joyful festival’s program with musical styles derived from the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities would like to express sincere thanks to all parties who have contributed to the success of this edition of the festival, namely first GCC Secretariat and the embassies of the following countries, such as the embassy of Italy, India, China, and Germany.

For more information and details about the festival and the dates of its events, you can visit the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities website WWW.CULTURE.GOV.BH or follow the authority’s account on the social media site at @CultureBah.