This is Jordan... and here stories of creativity are told at the Jerash Festival 2025

The Jerash Festival, in its 39th edition, is once again showcasing Jordan's endless arts. Running since 1981 and continuing until 2025, it is one of the most important festivals held in Jordan, celebrating Jordanian art, culture, and literature. Held annually during the months of July and August, it once again showcases the spirit of Jordanian art to the world. It is one of the festivals in which the most important Arab artists participate, creating dazzling artistic contributions for the entire world.

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Back to Authenticity: The 39th Jerash Festival The Jerash Festival is held annually to promote Jordanian art. The festival showcases valuable Jordanian works that contribute to changing negative societal values.

This year's festival was held under the slogan "Here is Jordan," highlighting Jordan's artistic standing, which has been created by Jordanian artists with utmost dedication.

The second part of the slogan read, “Here, Jordan, its glory continues,” meaning that Jordanian artists can still add a lot to Arab and international art, as Jordan is one of the countries that has been able to create a sophisticated community art.

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Jerash Festival 2025: An Unforgettable Artistic Summer The Jerash Festival is an annual festival, especially during the summer. It takes place for at least a week, beginning at the end of July on the 24th and continuing until the beginning of August, specifically the 2nd. It showcases a variety of activities, divided between the cities of Jerash and Amman, as well as a special section for handicrafts, highlighting the relationship between Jordanian art, which has become increasingly sophisticated and beautiful with the passage of time.

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Stars light up Jerash: Who's opening this year's concerts? The opening ceremony will begin on the South Stage, which can accommodate over 5,000 spectators and is considered one of the largest stages participating in the festival. This stage welcomes prominent Arab artists, and the ceremony will be opened by the great artist Nassif Zeytoun, who will open the festival on July 24, 2025.

The most prominent artists participating in the Jerash Festival 2025 The artistic participation in the Jerash Festival carries a powerful message that the Arab world is one, as the festival's artists embody a group of the most prominent Arab artists of this period, including stars such as Assala, Ahlam, Amal Maher, Mayada El Hennawy, and Majid Al Mohandes.

The festival features a host of authentic events, including a host of top artists who leave a distinct and distinctive mark on the festival.

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Artistic and cultural events extending between Jerash and Amman The festival's activities begin in Amman and Jerash, the capital and historic city. Here, we witness the tremendous events organized by the Jordanian Ministry of Culture. The events begin with concerts on the largest stages, then move on to panoramic performances, ballet performances, both international and local, as well as cinematic participation, poetry evenings, and intellectual sessions that address a variety of international social issues.

Cultural works participating in the festival This year's festival has a strong cultural character, featuring numerous poetry sessions featuring the most important poetry evenings presented by prominent Jordanian poets. It also discusses many aspects of ancient and modern Arabic literature.

Jordanian Handicrafts: A Heritage Spirit Renewed at the Festival This comes in addition to the Jordanian handicrafts participating in the festival, with the aim of enhancing the value of handicrafts for which some Jordanian cities have been famous, and which have carried the character of the country for many years.

Meticulous organization and government sponsorship enhance the festival's regional standing. The Jerash Festival is organized by the state and is considered one of the most important festivals held annually since 1981 under the patronage of the Jordanian Minister of Culture, Mr. Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, along with a group of responsible government agencies such as the General Secretariat in Amman, as well as the Ministry of Tourism, and some private organizations of the Book Union. The organization is private and includes specialized government agencies that prepare the festival annually to host Arab artists to showcase Jordanian and Arab culture, thus enhancing the value of Jordanian art, which is considered one of the most important arts in the Arab world.

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Festival Location: From Historic Theatres to Creative Spaces The Jerash Festival takes place in the ancient capital, Jerash, which has managed to preserve its history over the years. This festival aims to revive this great city, which carries the history of Jordan within it, so that the influence of its ancient history is evident in its features.

The festival then moves to Amman's historic theatres, which have carried Jordanian art since its inception, broadcasting the various plays that were honoured and chosen to participate in a festival such as this one, which is considered an emulated example in the arts.

The festival then moves on to handicrafts, which are no less important than the other participating items in this festival, which combines art and culture in a golden pot, to showcase to citizens and the entire world the importance of art and its impact on civilization.

Awards and Honors: Praise for Jordanian and Arab Creativity All festival awards are officially presented by the Jordanian Ministry of Culture and Arts. Participating artists are officially honored under the patronage of the Minister of Culture. The festival also honors the nation and some of its citizens.

The artists to be honored, or the honored figures in general, are selected by a committee formed by the Ministry of Culture and a number of prominent figures in the country. This committee evaluates the submitted artworks and awards them the prizes they deserve. The Jerash Festival revives the spirit of great traditional art by presenting awards and appreciation for it.

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Jerash Festival is a meeting place of greatness, history meets tradition and modernity. It's one of the festivals that brings together artists from the golden age with contemporary artists, bringing together the arts from different eras. This vibrant occasion gives art its due in Jordan. The great artist Nassif Zeytoun will participate in the festival, along with a group of the brightest stars, in a more than lavish opening ceremony.