Festivals in Jordan

Festivals are an important aspect of Jordan's culture and community. Various yearly festivals in Jordan, ranging from the arts to theatre, dancing, and gastronomy, help to bring people and tourists together in a number of ways. Here are some of Jordan's yearly festivals.

Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival is an annual event that takes place in the maritime city of Aqaba every February. The Jordanian Aqaba Traditional Arts Festival promotes and maintains the Bedouin people's and community's culture. The event features handcrafted handicrafts manufactured by Bedouins, as well as preserving and honoring Bedouin customs.

Azraq Festival, Azraq is a tiny hamlet west of Amman that hosts an art and cultural festival every year. This festival in Jordan is held to promote Azraq's culture, art, and handcrafted products, as well as to share the community's culture. The colorful celebration, while being one of Jordan's smallest festivals, draws a large crowd and has plenty of music, local food, and dancing, as well as the promotion of art and crafts.