Malmö International Festival for Oud and Arabic Song
Malmö International Festival of Oud and Arabic Song: Realizing the dream of fame for those who desire it and work to achieve it.
The festival and its offshoots are interested in connecting with the biggest stars in the Arab world and the rest of the world by working with well-known artists, hosting festivals and artistic gatherings, and offering...
Sponsored by ORIENTALISKA KULTUR MUSIK HUSET
Festival days program
The final celebrations of the *Malmö International Festival Oud and Arabic Song*
Will take place in Malmö, Sweden, on September 25-26, 2026, and will continue annually thereafter, on a date to be announced later.
It is also possible that the festival may be held in another city or country, and this will be announced in due course.
The festival will begin with a festive, carnival-like atmosphere and will be broadcast live throughout its duration, as will all other parallel activities.
The festival vision and goals.
Exchange of cultures
The organizers of the “Malmö International Festival for Oud and Arabic Song” seek to integrate, communicate and exchange cultures and experiences with the whole world whether represented by individuals, institutions, or creative gatherings.
Create opportunities
The joint endeavor – such as providing technical and moral support to all participants and contestants by all available means is one of the most important pillars and foundations of this work. This, in turn, also includes working to create opportunities...
Support Artists
The festival seeks to cooperate with financiers and supporters, such as companies, individuals and audio-visual channels according to the terms and principles that announces on its websites and through its publications and it does not accept any formula that contradicts its principles and the essence of its activities.
The festival management is open to any serious cooperation for the benefit of both parties, whether in the technical, commercial or financial sense. Read More...
The first stage
Receiving requests
from participants
The second phase
The committee's
selection of voices
third stage
Announcing the
winners









