1. Rim Banna: A lyricist and composer from Nazzreth, Her songs create an exciting performance, with a message of hope, dignity and freedom for the Palestinian people.
2. Jadal: The Jordanian Arabic Rock Band that introduced the audience with “Salma” the hit song from their Album
   “Arabic Rocks”.
3. Humam Ammari: A Jordanian local rising talent. An unsigned vocalist guitarist / music composer / and song writer with an inspiring unique style.

This Spanish Flamenco “Master Choreographer and Dancer” is known for his electrifying shows. Amargo infuses the purest essence of Flamenco with other choreographic trends resulting in contemporary dance that can only be described as a tour de force.

The “Emperor of Arab Music” will be with us at the Jordan Festival this summer. Amidst the spectacular setting of The Citadel, the true legend of Arabic music will dazzle us with an evening of his magnificent music and Nizar Qabbani’s beautiful lyrics.

1. Itar Shame' : Founded by Ibrahim Sulaimani and Rasha Rizk. Their Songs reflect the new generation’s problems and aspirations using simple lyrical poetry. Their music floats between Jazz, Rock, Funk, Latin music.
2. Omar Faqir: The“Faqir Syndicate” many years of national and international performances, will bring you the ultimate Jazz fusion night.
3. Aziz Maraka & Razz: A Jordanian Composer, Pianist, and singer. Known for his creation of unique genre RAZZ; a fusion of Rock, Arabic, and Jazz.

A unique ensemble of young Palestinian musicians from Palestine and its global diaspora, the PYO has previously performed in Jordan, Germany, Syria, Bahrain and Lebanon and has been joined by leading musicians from the Arab world, Europe and North America.
This year they are joined by acclaimed British conductor Sian Edwards. The programme features Western classical music masterpieces including Haydn Symphony No. 94 and excerpts from Gershwin's opera 'Porgy and Bess', alongside specially commissioned works by leading Palestinian composers John Bisharat and Issa Boulos.

22 musicians led by the Jordanian Composer Talal Abu Al Ragheb, teaming in a choir hand in hand with the brilliant Jordanian photographer " Zohrab" and his amazing collection of images from Jordan.  
 

From the monks of an ancient temple in China, renowned for their discipline, strength and courage, comes a story of compassion, survival and triumph. This is an adventure for the entire family, as martial arts, music, spectacular costumes and fantastic sets come together for a night of entertainment like no other.

Creative souls fusing Classical Oriental and Arab music with the sounds of different musical traditions and cultures pushed the technical limits & capabilities of their traditional instruments and have rejuvenated old forms of performance and reinvented new ones, attesting to the timelessness of the Arab Oriental Musical instrument.

1. Macadi Nahhas
   A sparkling voice, well known for her exceptional style in reviving traditional folk songs from the Middle Eastern Heritage. Presenting this tradition in a modern alternative way.
2. SALAM A rock band founded by guitarist/vocalist Salam Homoud, the band incorporates various influences including progressive rock, fusion, hard rock, traditional Arabic and Latin music into their sound.
3. Shoo Hal Ayyam, A group of music talents, performing a selective music repertoire from the Arabic and world heritage accompanied by a whirling dervish dancers.

Farida Mohammed Ali and the Iraqi Maqam Ensemble has become a household name all over the world in the continuation of the rich tradition of Iraqi classical maqam music. The group not only revives the legacy of the great periods of Baghdad music making, it also adds new repertoire to the tradition.

Mercan Dede, the most well known Turkish world music artist, He is rightly recognized as one of the most creative, unique yet modest artists in the world music scene today.
The contrast between electronica and traditional music cuts to the core of the Sufi philosophy that guides this one-of-a-kind artist. Mercan Dede and Secret Tribe, an explosive music energy on stage, accompanied by a spectacular whirling dervish dancing.