Description
This is one of the most important festivals, combining the efforts of all active official, private, and even the popular sectors in the country. These festivals reflect the magical beauty of the Sultanate, the depth of its history and heritage, the urban development witnessed by the country while preserving its cultural heritage, customs and the authentic Arab traditions of the Omani people.
The festival is usually held in Muscat in January and February of each year, and provides an excellent opportunity for shopping and sightseeing. The festival also offers a variety of cultural, artistic and traditional events and activities. It will be held in the largest heritage village in Al Qurm Natural Park where you can see and get to know traditional and artistic Omani life. The Festival showcases an array of traditional industries from around the world.
In a joyful atmosphere, Muscat Municipality launched its 2019 version of Muscat Festival which comes this year in a new look and under a new theme Unity & Joy . The festival includes a number of events and activities meeting the aspiration of all ages. Both parks of Naseem and Amirat will offer some entertaining activities that have been selected carefully to meet the desire of all visitors.
A variety of activities that meet the aspiration of all age groups.
31 days of entertainment.
Participation of 20 different wilayahs in Sulatante in the Heritage Village in al Amirat park.
Daily Firework shows at 8:30.
A group of intellectuals, writers and artists from & out of the Sultanate.
Some of the Festival events will be held in other sites like the City Amphtheater, Oman Automobiles Association, the Royal Opera House, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, plus local societies and associations.
The activities of the festival will highlight the authenticity of Oman s heritage and will feature its renaissance and originality. The festival has proved to be a success and creativity, and it has redefined the concept of entertainment. It also has become a base for other largest events, intellectual, recreational and cultural.
The organising committee of Muscat Festival renews its invitation to citizens, residents and tourists to get their spectacular chance to see Oman, old and modern, in a close single area, and to enjoy different activities.
The festival website provides further information, including a detailed schedule of events and their times.
