معرض قيراط .. أكبر تجمع للمجوهرات في الكويت · Video: قناة الأخبار on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Monday 9 November
10:00 AM
The Arena Kuwait, 360 Mall, 6th Ring Road, Al Zahra
Free
Family friendly
The third edition of QERAT gathers more than 100 international jewellery houses with regional and local brands at The Arena Kuwait. Visitors can browse fine jewellery and new designs, with live music and lounges, and the organisers expect over 45,000 guests across the five days.
Why go Five days of more than 100 international jewellery houses under one roof, with live music and lounges.
Organised by QERAT Jewellery Exhibition, hosted by The Arena Kuwait
QuantumCon Main Cospla Contest - Kingdom Hearts - بطولة كوانتوم كون للكوسبلاي · Video: Quantum Con | كوانتوم كون on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Saturday 7 November
Daily
Kuwait International Fairground, Hall 5, Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
From KD 10
Family friendly
Kuwait's pop culture convention fills Hall 5 at the Mishref fairground for three days of anime, movies, gaming and cosplay. Expect cosplay contests, gaming and card-game tournaments, brand stands and giveaways, a Harry Potter trivia night and a meet and greet with YouTuber Ahmed Show.
Why go Three days of anime, gaming and cosplay with contests, tournaments and a YouTuber meet and greet.
معرض قيراط .. أكبر تجمع للمجوهرات في الكويت · Video: قناة الأخبار on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Monday 9 November
10:00 AM
The Arena Kuwait, 360 Mall, 6th Ring Road, Al Zahra
Free
Family friendly
The third edition of QERAT gathers more than 100 international jewellery houses with regional and local brands at The Arena Kuwait. Visitors can browse fine jewellery and new designs, with live music and lounges, and the organisers expect over 45,000 guests across the five days.
Why go Five days of more than 100 international jewellery houses under one roof, with live music and lounges.
Organised by QERAT Jewellery Exhibition, hosted by The Arena Kuwait
ماذا قال الجمهور الكويتي عن حفلة مي فاروق؟ · Video: AlQabas TV on YouTube
Friday 6 November
8:00 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), National Theatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 15
Family friendly
Egyptian star Mai Farouk is back for her yearly concert at the JACC National Theatre, singing Arabic classics in her own style alongside her own hits such as Ya Shams Ya Monawara. There are two nights this year: Thursday 5 November, which is sold out, and Friday 6 November at 8 PM.
Why go Egypt's great classical voice in her yearly JACC concert; the Friday night is still on sale.
Organised by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (part of the Laylat Omer season)
فرقة الأخوة البحرينية - مهرجان هلا فبراير 2004 · Video: brothers band official on YouTube
Friday 6 November
8:30 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), The Amphitheatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 25
Family friendly
Bahrain's Al Ekhwa, one of the best-loved Gulf bands of all time, open the JACC Amphitheatre concert season with their classic hits. Founding member Wajeeh Hassan leads the new line-up, and Bahraini singer Abdullah Al-Qattan joins them on stage.
Why go A Gulf classic under the stars: Al Ekhwa's best-known songs on the JACC Amphitheatre stage.
Organised by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre
QuantumCon Main Cospla Contest - Kingdom Hearts - بطولة كوانتوم كون للكوسبلاي · Video: Quantum Con | كوانتوم كون on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Saturday 7 November
Daily
Kuwait International Fairground, Hall 5, Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
From KD 10
Family friendly
Kuwait's pop culture convention fills Hall 5 at the Mishref fairground for three days of anime, movies, gaming and cosplay. Expect cosplay contests, gaming and card-game tournaments, brand stands and giveaways, a Harry Potter trivia night and a meet and greet with YouTuber Ahmed Show.
Why go Three days of anime, gaming and cosplay with contests, tournaments and a YouTuber meet and greet.
معرض قيراط .. أكبر تجمع للمجوهرات في الكويت · Video: قناة الأخبار on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Monday 9 November
10:00 AM
The Arena Kuwait, 360 Mall, 6th Ring Road, Al Zahra
Free
Family friendly
The third edition of QERAT gathers more than 100 international jewellery houses with regional and local brands at The Arena Kuwait. Visitors can browse fine jewellery and new designs, with live music and lounges, and the organisers expect over 45,000 guests across the five days.
Why go Five days of more than 100 international jewellery houses under one roof, with live music and lounges.
Organised by QERAT Jewellery Exhibition, hosted by The Arena Kuwait
QuantumCon Main Cospla Contest - Kingdom Hearts - بطولة كوانتوم كون للكوسبلاي · Video: Quantum Con | كوانتوم كون on YouTube
Thursday 5 November to Saturday 7 November
Daily
Kuwait International Fairground, Hall 5, Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
From KD 10
Family friendly
Kuwait's pop culture convention fills Hall 5 at the Mishref fairground for three days of anime, movies, gaming and cosplay. Expect cosplay contests, gaming and card-game tournaments, brand stands and giveaways, a Harry Potter trivia night and a meet and greet with YouTuber Ahmed Show.
Why go Three days of anime, gaming and cosplay with contests, tournaments and a YouTuber meet and greet.
كواليس أنجح نسخة مرزام ٢٠٢٥ | النسخة السادسة من المنصة الأكبر للأثاث والتصميم والتشطيب في الكويت · Video: Mirzaam Expo on YouTube
Tuesday 8 December to Saturday 12 December
10:00 AM
Kuwait International Fairground, Halls 5 and 6 and the Lobby, Kuwait International Fair, Mishref
Free
Family friendly
Kuwait's largest interior design and home show brings more than 200 exhibitors in furniture, kitchens, lighting, landscaping, home gifts and finishing to the Mishref fairground. Design talks and a best booth design competition run alongside the five-day show.
Why go Free entry and full of ideas for anyone furnishing or redoing a home, from kitchens to gardens.
افتتاح فعاليات معرض الكويت الدولي للكتاب الـ 48 للكتاب .."وطن الكتاب .. عاصمة الثقافة" · Video: قناة الأخبار on YouTube
Wednesday 18 November to Saturday 28 November
10:00 AM
Kuwait International Fairground, Halls 5, 6 and 7, Mishref
Entry price for 2026 not announced yet (past editions have been free). Opens 10 AM on 18 Nov; daily hours not yet published.
Family friendly
Kuwait's big yearly book fair returns for its 49th edition under the slogan We Read and Rise, with 441 stands from 34 countries. Qatar is guest of honour, and its pavilion includes a special wing for children's culture. A programme of talks and cultural evenings runs through the eleven days.
Why go One of the region's leading book fairs: 441 stands from 34 countries, with Qatar as guest of honour.
Organised by National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL)
انغام I خلي بكره I مهرجان ليلة عمر الغنائي 2024 · Video: ليلة عمر للإنتاج الفني on YouTube
Thursday 3 December
9:30 PM
The Arena Kuwait, 360 Mall, 6th Ring Road, Al Zahra
From KD 50
Family friendly
Egyptian star Angham, known as the Voice of Egypt, returns to Kuwait for a Laylat Omer festival night of her best-known songs and classics. Maestro Hani Farhat leads the band, and it is one of the big Arabic concerts of the winter.
Why go The Voice of Egypt live in Kuwait with maestro Hani Farhat, a Laylat Omer festival night.
Tamer Hosny live concert in Kuwait 2024 · Video: Tamer Hosny on YouTube
Thursday 17 December
9:00 PM
The Arena Kuwait, 360 Mall, 6th Ring Road, Al Zahra
From KD 40
Family friendly
Egyptian superstar Tamer Hosny and Lebanese singer Adam share one night in the Kuwait Music Season, with Adam singing first and Tamer Hosny closing. The show promises big visual effects and fireworks, hosted by Abdullah Malallah.
Why go Two of the Arab world's biggest pop voices on one night, with fireworks, in the Kuwait Music Season.
حفل قرعة السوبر السعودي في الكويت · Video: Alrai on YouTube
Saturday 19 December to Wednesday 23 December
8:00 PM
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Ardiya, Farwaniya Governorate
From KD 10
Family friendly
Kuwait hosts the Saudi Super Cup for the first time, with four top Saudi clubs at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium. Al-Qadsiah play Al-Ahli on 19 December and Al-Nassr meet Al-Kholood on 20 December, with the two winners playing the final on 23 December.
Why go Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Kholood bring the Saudi Super Cup to Kuwait for the first time.
Organised by Saudi Arabian Football Federation; Kuwait edition run by the Al-Rai Media Group and A'ayan organising committee
Gulf Bank 642 Marathon 2024 - Promo Video · Video: WeSuffix on YouTube
Saturday 28 November
All day
Kuwait City road course past Kuwait Towers and Souq Al Mubarakiya, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 14
Family friendly
The 12th edition of Kuwait's biggest road race, run by Gulf Bank with the sports organiser Suffix, takes runners along the Gulf coast through the heart of Kuwait City. There are four distances: 42 km, 21 km, 10 km and 5 km. The last edition drew more than 10,000 runners of all ages and levels.
Why go Run Kuwait's only internationally classified marathon past Kuwait Towers, with a 5 km for older kids.
مسرحية «أم كلثوم.. دايبين في صوت الست» لليلة واحدة في الكويت · Video: Al Salam Media Group Kuwait on YouTube
Friday 4 December
8:30 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), National Theatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 15
Family friendly
A large Egyptian stage production telling the life of Umm Kulthum with live music, period costume and modern staging, with singer Asmaa Al-Gamal in the lead role. Kuwait is the first stop of its Gulf tour after shows in Egypt's New Capital and at Jerash.
Why go The life of the Star of the East on stage, one night only, first stop of its Gulf tour.
Organised by Fadaiya Art Production with Al Salam Media Group, hosted by JACC
Michel Fadel - In Concert - Aal Lebnene · Video: Michel Fadel on YouTube
Friday 27 November
8:30 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), National Theatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 15
Family friendly
Lebanese pianist and composer Michel Fadel brings back his hit evening of Arabic and Gulf classics in fresh arrangements, after the first edition last November. Last time he moved from Umm Kulthum, Sabah and Warda to Mohammed Abdu, Abu Bakr Salem and Fairuz, and this time he promises new arrangements and a few surprises.
Why go Back by public demand: Michel Fadel's piano journey through Arabic and Gulf classics.
Organised by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre
JACC Orchestra Video · Video: Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre on YouTube
Thursday 10 December
8:30 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), National Theatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 15
Family friendly
A big home-grown show of songs, sketches and operettas from Kuwait's TV and stage past, some unseen for more than fifty years, in new orchestral arrangements. More than 80 Kuwaiti musicians and performers take part under conductor Dr Ayoub Kheder.
Why go Kuwait's own musical memories brought back by more than 80 performers, a night of national pride.
Organised by Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre
من عذابي - سعد الفهد و عبدالعزيز الضويحي و مطرف المطرف من جلسات صوت الخليج · Video: soutalkhaleejfm on YouTube
Friday 18 December
8:30 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 15
Family friendly
Popular Kuwaiti singer Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwaihi sings his own songs and Gulf favourites with his band in a warm samra-style evening at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall. He also takes requests from the audience, which gives the night a relaxed, spontaneous feel.
Why go A cosy Gulf samra night with requests from the audience, by a well-loved Kuwaiti voice.
Organised by Coda Art and Theatre Production, hosted by JACC
Ghostly Kisses - Where Do Lovers Go? (Live from Palais Montcalm) · Video: Ghostly Kisses on YouTube
Thursday 10 December
9:00 PM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), The Amphitheatre, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 30
Family friendly
Canadian singer-songwriter Margaux Sauve brings her dreamy pop project Ghostly Kisses to Kuwait for the first time, with strings and piano under the night sky. Known for songs such as The City Holds My Heart and the 2024 album Darkroom.
Why go Dreamy indie pop in the open air, a first Kuwait show for Canada's Ghostly Kisses.
Fashion and Creative Entrepreneurship in the Middle East · Video: Oud Fashion Talks on YouTube
Friday 20 November to Saturday 21 November
10:00 AM
Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Cinema Hall, Gulf Road, Kuwait City
From KD 10
A two-day meeting of fashion designers, business founders and international experts, with talks, workshops and a small show of designers' work. Topics include starting a fashion business, sustainability and culture as a driver of growth.
Why go Two days of talks and workshops with the Gulf's fashion designers and founders.
Dates, times and prices as published by the organisers, checked on Wednesday 4 November. Things change, so check again before you travel. We do not sell tickets.
After the trip
Love Kuwait? Land and chalets in Al Khiran.
Al Mithaq sells plots in Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City in Al Khiran, where every home can sit on the water, and chalets on the southern coast.