Quick answer
The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music gathers, from June 4 to 7, 2026 for its 29th edition, 160+ artists from four continents around spiritual music and sacred traditions. Concerts take place in exceptional venues of the UNESCO medina, notably Bab Al Makina and the Jnan Sbil gardens.
- When
- 2026 — 4–7 June 20262027 — late May / early June 2027 (dates to confirm)
- Where
- Bab Al Makina, Jnan Sbil, Batha Museum and historic medina venues · Fes
- Type
- Music · Lovers of world music, spirituality and heritage; refined atmosphere
- Pricing
- Ticketed concerts (Bab Al Makina, Batha) and several free events; passes available
- Getting there
- Fès-Saïss airport; ONCF train from Casablanca/Rabat/Tangier; medina walkable
- Official site
- www.fesfestival.com
* Official dates to confirm.
About the event
Founded in 1994, this festival is one of the most respected in the world for sacred and spiritual music. It brings Sufism, Gregorian chant, qawwali, gospel, polyphonies and Asian or African traditions into dialogue, in the spirit of tolerance and cross-cultural encounter that defines Fes.
The programme combines major evening concerts at Bab Al Makina, intimate afternoon concerts at the Batha Museum, Sufi nights and talks. It is a more refined, contemplative event than the big pop festivals, ideal for discovering the Fes medina from another angle.
Where to stay during the event
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Good to know
- Book a riad in the medina to experience the festival in the heart of the heritage.
- Buy tickets for the big Bab Al Makina evenings in advance, as they are popular.
- Enjoy the free afternoon concerts and Sufi nights to vary the moods.
- Combine the festival with visiting Fes’s tanneries, madrasas and souks.
