Jeddah’s upcoming live calendar moves from nostalgic Arabic concerts and large tribute productions to comedy, electronic music and smaller cultural performances. These upcoming live performances in Jeddah offer something for every audience, from family-friendly concerts and arena shows to intimate comedy nights and late-night music events across the city.
Some events are designed for families, while others are better suited to a late night with friends. The line-up also stretches across the city, from Abadi Aljohar Arena and Dar Al-Hekma University to smaller venues where the audience becomes part of the show.
New artists and performance details are often announced closer to each date, so it is always useful to check the latest event information before booking. These are some of the upcoming live performances confirmed for Jeddah.
Marasi Elneel
Marasi Elneel brings a more intimate evening of Arabic music to the Jeddah Society of Culture and Arts. Led by Dr Hafeez alongside Jan Bahri and his band, the performance moves between classic and contemporary songs inspired by the music and atmosphere surrounding the Nile.
The theatre setting keeps the focus on the singers and musicians rather than a large stage production. It should appeal to audiences who enjoy live Arabic music but would prefer something more personal than an arena concert or outdoor festival.
The performance is scheduled to begin at 10 pm and continue until 2 am, making it better suited to adults and older audiences than young children.
- Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
- Venue: Jeddah Society of Culture and Arts
- Doors open: 8.30 pm
- Tickets: From SAR 99
Tarek Al Arabi Tourgane and His Children
Anyone who grew up watching Spacetoon is likely to recognise Tarek Al Arabi Tourgane’s music almost immediately. The composer and singer is behind many of the Arabic theme songs that became part of childhood across the region during the 1990s and 2000s. His music introduced generations of viewers to animated series and has remained deeply nostalgic long after the programmes ended.
The Jeddah concert brings Tourgane to Abadi Aljohar Arena alongside his children for a live celebration of those songs. Although the show is family-friendly, its appeal extends far beyond younger audiences. Adults who grew up with Spacetoon are likely to know the lyrics just as well as the children beside them.
With its combination of familiar music, family memories and a large arena setting, this is one of the most distinctive performances on Jeddah’s upcoming calendar.
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Venue: Abadi Aljohar Arena
- Doors open: 8pm
- Tickets: From SAR 200
This Is Michael
This Is Michael brings the music, choreography and visual scale of a Michael Jackson concert to Jeddah. The touring tribute production is built around his best-known songs, combining live musicians, dancers, costumes and familiar routines from across his career.
Rather than presenting the music as a simple tribute-band set, the show recreates the energy and movement associated with his arena performances. Audiences can expect major dance tracks alongside slower songs and some of the stage moments that made his concerts so recognisable.
The production should appeal across several generations. Longtime fans can revisit music they already know, while younger audiences can experience the songs through a large live show rather than a screen. Abadi Aljohar Arena provides the space needed for the performance’s dance sequences, lighting, and full-stage production.
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Venue: Abadi Aljohar Arena
- Doors open: 7pm
- Show begins: 9pm
- Tickets: Available through Webook
Salah Al-Dali
Egyptian comedian Salah Al-Dali returns to Jeddah with a show combining stand-up and audience interaction. With more than 12 years of stage experience, Al-Dali is known for finding humour in familiar situations. His material often draws from family life, relationships, and the everyday social habits people recognise in themselves and those around them.
The Storytellers gives the performance a more intimate atmosphere than a larger theatre or arena. The smaller room allows Al-Dali to respond directly to the crowd, making the audience part of the evening rather than simply watching from a distance.
That interaction also means the show is unlikely to feel identical to one of his recorded performances or to an appearance in another city. The evening begins late, even by Jeddah standards, with the performance starting shortly after doors open.
In Act – Act IX
In Act returns to Jeddah in September with the ninth edition of its electronic music experience. The event combines DJs, large-scale lighting and visual production, transforming Abadi Aljohar Arena into a space built around movement and continuous music rather than a traditional seated concert.
The crowd and dancefloor form a major part of the atmosphere, with the evening designed to build from the early hours and continue late into the night.
The artist line-up has not yet been fully announced, so anyone choosing the event for a particular performer may want to watch for further updates.
What is already clear is the format. This is aimed at electronic music audiences seeking a high-energy night, rather than families or anyone expecting a conventional stage performance.
- Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
- Venue: Abadi Aljohar Arena
- Doors open: 5pm
- Tickets: Early bird tickets from SAR 250
3a Ka3ba Live
3a Ka3ba Live brings Arabic comedy and entertainment to Dar Al-Hekma University. The full programme has not yet been revealed, with the current listing promising a live evening shaped around humour, personality and entertainment rather than confirming a detailed running order.
That gives the show a slightly different identity from a solo stand-up performance. Audiences can expect a broader night of Arabic-language entertainment, although further performer details may be released closer to the date.
Dar Al-Hekma University offers a larger, more formal setting than Jeddah’s smaller comedy rooms, making it a good choice for groups seeking a live night out without the atmosphere of an arena concert.
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Dar Al-Hekma University
- Doors open: 8.30pm
- Tickets: From SAR 150
John Achkar: Feena Nehke?
Lebanese comedian John Achkar returns with Feena Nehke?, an Arabic stand-up show centred on identity, family, and the beliefs people inherit without always questioning them.
Achkar has developed a wide audience across the Arab world through material that feels personal while remaining easy to recognise. He draws on the contradictions of adulthood, relationships and social expectations, often finding humour in situations people usually take for granted.
This is a more reflective performance than a general comedy night. The show still delivers the familiar observations and sharp delivery associated with Achkar, but the material moves into subjects that may stay with audiences after the final joke. It is a strong choice for anyone who enjoys comedy with a clear point of view rather than a collection of unrelated stories.
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Venue: Dar Al-Hekma University
- Doors open: 8pm
- Show begins: 9pm
- Tickets: From SAR 200
In Act Anniversary – Act XI
In Act will return later in the year with an anniversary edition of its electronic music series. Act XI is already confirmed for November, giving regular attendees another major event after the September edition. The venue and artist line-up have not yet been announced, so this remains more of a date for the calendar than a complete performance preview.
Previous editions have combined electronic music with large visual productions and late-night programming. The anniversary event is expected to follow a similarly ambitious format, although the final scale will become clearer once the venue and performers are revealed.
Anyone interested in attending may prefer to wait for the line-up before choosing a ticket category, particularly when the artists are the main reason for booking.
- Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
- Venue: To be announced
- Tickets: Early bird tickets from SAR 250
Which Jeddah Performance Should You Book?
The upcoming calendar covers several very different kinds of live entertainment. Tarek Al Arabi Tourgane offers the strongest family option and one of the most nostalgic evenings of the season. This Is Michael brings a larger international tribute production to the same arena one week later, while Marasi Elneel provides a more intimate night of Arabic music.
Comedy audiences can choose between Salah Al-Dali’s interactive style, the broader entertainment promised by 3a Ka3ba Live, and John Achkar’s more personal material.
In Act moves in a completely different direction, with both its September event and November anniversary edition built around electronic music, movement, and visual production.
More performances are likely to be added to the calendar as the season develops. For now, these confirmed dates give Jeddah residents plenty to begin planning around.
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