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Festivals in Rabat

From major stages to intimate encounters: five festivals to discover another side of Rabat.

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Dates below refer to a specific edition. Check each performance’s times, venue and admission terms with the organiser. This selection focuses on Rabat; a festival may also use stages in other cities.

World music

Mawazine · Rhythms of the World

Last edition has ended

Concerts on stages with different atmospheres, bringing together Moroccan performers and international guests.

Edition dates19–27 June 2026

History, visit & events

A little background

Organised by Maroc Cultures, Mawazine brings music encounters and cultural exchange to several stages. Check the city and exact venue for each concert.

Plan your outing

Choose a concert and stage before planning transport. Rabat and Salé are different cities; check the admission terms for the performance you want.

Official programme ↗

Events in our agenda

• No upcoming events for this festival are currently published in our agenda. Check the official programme.

Browse past events →

Sources & image

mawazine.ma ↗mawazine.ma ↗

Visit Rabat & Région

Music & professional encounters

Visa For Music

Edition announced

A music festival and market highlighting artists from Africa and the Middle East through showcases and encounters.

Edition dates18–21 November 2026

History, visit & events

A little background

Created in 2014 on the initiative of ANYA and Atlas Azawan, Visa For Music brings artists, industry professionals and audiences together in Rabat.

Plan your outing

Showcases, public spaces and professional meetings may have different admission rules. Check the venue, time and ticket or accreditation required.

Official programme ↗

Events in our agenda

• No upcoming events for this festival are currently published in our agenda. Check the official programme.

Browse past events →

Sources & image

visaformusic.com ↗visaformusic.com ↗visaformusic.com ↗

Visa For Music / ANYA

Jazz & musical encounters

Jazz à Rabat · Jazz au Chellah

Last edition has ended

A European Union festival bringing European jazz into dialogue with Moroccan music.

Edition dates24–26 September 2026

History, visit & events

A little background

The festival’s history is linked to Chellah. Its 28th edition in 2026 was announced as Jazz à Rabat at Parc Hassan II: the old name alone does not identify the venue.

Plan your outing

Wait for the next edition’s venue and programme announcement. The 2026 poster shown here documents a past edition.

Official programme ↗

Events in our agenda

• No upcoming events for this festival are currently published in our agenda. Check the official programme.

Browse past events →

Sources & image

eeas.europa.eu ↗chellah.site ↗ticket.ma ↗

Union européenne au Maroc / Ticket.ma

Cinema

Rabat International Author Film Festival

Next edition to be confirmed

Discover films, individual cinematic perspectives and encounters around filmmaking.

Edition datesProgramme and dates to be reconfirmed

History, visit & events

A little background

The festival has been part of Rabat’s cultural scene since the 1990s. Its website presents competitions, juries, tributes and parallel activities.

Plan your outing

Check the detailed programme for venues, film languages and subtitles. The next edition’s dates and admission terms still need confirmation before we publish them here.

Official programme ↗

Events in our agenda

• No upcoming events for this festival are currently published in our agenda. Check the official programme.

Browse past events →

Sources & image

festivalrabat.ma ↗ccm.ma ↗festivalrabat.ma ↗

Festival International de Cinéma d’Auteur de Rabat

Theatre & women’s creativity

Jassad · International Festival of Women Theatre Directors

Edition announced

Performances and conversations around theatre created and directed by women.

Edition dates27–30 October 2026

History, visit & events

A little background

Its fourth edition, announced in Rabat in 2026, combines performances, professional encounters and knowledge sharing.

Plan your outing

Check each performance’s theatre and pass conditions. The detailed events below come only from published records in our agenda.

Official programme ↗

Events in our agenda

• Bonne nuit, maman · Jassad Festival27 October 2026 · Mohammed V National Theatre · Rabat
• Les funérailles des roses · Jassad Festival28 October 2026 · Al Mansour Theatre · Rabat
• Yo soy gente rara · Jassad Festival28 October 2026 · Bahnini Hall · Rabat
• Lettres du pavillon mort · Jassad Festival29 October 2026 · Al Mansour Theatre · Rabat
• DIALY · Jassad Festival30 October 2026 · Bahnini Hall · Rabat

Browse past events →

Sources & image

guichet.com ↗

Jassad / Théâtre Aquarium / Guichet.com

Information checked on 24 October 2026 · Historical notes are editorial summaries of the sources. A poster from a past edition does not announce a new edition.