From Backstreet Boys to Gold festivals, Upcoming events to check out in Bahrain!

Date: April 2023

 

The island destination of Bahrain is gearing up to host several exciting events and concerts in the upcoming months, which will showcase its unique blend of traditional and modern influences.

 

Bahrain is hosting the second edition of the Manama Gold Festival, which is a month-long celebration of the country's rich heritage and its deep connection to gold. The festival will take place from April 13^th to May 27^th, 2023, with the participation of more than 300 gold shops in Souq Al Manama. Visitors can enjoy the festival’s activations will include weekly, instant, and grand prizes, artistic installations about Bahraini gold history by Bahraini artists and designers, hanging festive elements between gold shops, organizing a gold museum, a pop-up market, live music shows, and much more.

Are you ready for the largest music festival in Bahrain? This year the music festival, Bahrain Rocks 2023 returns even bigger and better than the previous years. The festival attracts music lovers from across the region and around the world, making it a must-attend event for anyone interested in the arts and culture of Bahrain. The two-day festival on the 27^th & 28^th of April 2023 will offer a wider range of bands, music genres, and fun-filled activities, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Bahrain Rocks is committed to supporting the local music scene, especially the rock and alternative music genres.

We also have an exciting Beach party lined up on the 28^th of April 2023. Azul Beach presents DJ Rodge live for the first time in Bahrain! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dance the night away to the hottest beats while enjoying the beautiful beachside atmosphere.

Over the years, Bahrain has become a hub for international entertainment, with world-class venues and a vibrant cultural scene. This year, the legendary boy band The Backstreet Boys will be performing on the 9^th of May 2023 at the Al Dana Amphitheatre.

For families traveling to the destination, there are iconic ballets scheduled in the month of May 2023 at the new Exhibition World Bahrain. For the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain, The Jungle Book comes to life in the form of a ballet performance on the 5^th of May 2023. On the 6^th of May 2023, we also have the spectacular Cinderella ballet. Children will enjoy watching the vivid characters, while adults will appreciate the choreographic performance and go back down memory lane to this familiar childhood story. The nutcracker ballet will also be happening in Bahrain in may 2023.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness and enjoy these upcoming events in Ours Yours Bahrain!

For more information and tickets on these events, you can visit: https://calendar.bh/en

About BTEA

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority established in 2015 under the Decree number (76) for the year 2015 issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain.

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA)’s scope of work includes all sectors related to national tourism affairs in the Kingdom: organize conventions and trade exhibitions in the Kingdom of Bahrain; attract international, regional and local conferences to be hosted in the Kingdom; establish, manage, promote and maintain the Authority’s conventions and exhibitions centers directly or through specialized companies or firms BTEA establishes solely or in partnership with others for the same purpose; grant licenses for conventions and trade exhibitions, supervise and assess them.

The Tourism sector aims to attract prominent international events that engage large number of tourists and strengthen the position of Bahrain as an important tourism attraction on a regional and international level.

BTEA also aspires to boost the Tourism sector’s contribution in the national economy, in line with the Bahrain Economic vision 2030 and toward achieving the goals of the Economic Development Board.