Utrecht’s Nawafiz Festival returns to TivoliVredenburg on May 24th

As Europe's appetite for Arab music grows, Nawafiz Festival, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is creating a space where SWANA music takes center stage. Launched in 2024, it quickly became a meeting point for the Arab diaspora and international audiences alike.

Returning for its second edition on May 24, 2025, the festival expands across multiple stages at TivoliVredenburg, featuring artists like Lina Makoul, El Rass, Double Zuksh, Bedouin Burger and Lana Lubany with more artists to be announced soon.

Stay tuned for the next wave of artist announcements, and grab your tickets at tivolivredenburg.nl.