Sharjah’s Al Majaz Amphitheater

With Sharjah creeping its way up to one of the top places on our arts and culture list, we’re taking a bit of time to tell you about the Al Majaz Amphitheater and its roster of upcoming performances. It is dedicated to bringing the community a broad range of performance art, plays, musicals, community events and concerts.

Built in 2014, the open-air theatre is inspired by the Roman-style amphitheater and at 7,238 square meters in area, the theatre can accommodate 4,500 spectators and has become an architectural monument that integrates with the aesthetics of Sharjah.

With an exciting line up for The New Year, The Modern East has put together a list of their must-see shows!

Lewis Capaldi

After setting light to a fully sold out international arena tour and a UK run which sold out in under a minute, phenomenon Lewis Capaldi is coming to Sharjah to perform, January 17th. No. #1 in the USA Billboard Charts – and one of the first artists in history to announce an arena run before the release of a debut album. Lewis will bring his stunningly identifiable voice, incredible wit and unequivocally relatable songs to the iconic Al Majaz Amphitheater. For those of you who don’t know Lewis, we strongly suggest to take in some of his tunes – not only can the guy sing, but he has a HUGE personality and plans to bring not only his voice,  but his wit and hilariously beautiful, turbulent themes to his UAE fans.

Marcel Khalife 

A legend to the Lebanese and wider Arab community, Marcel Khalife, composer, singer and oud player, is gracing us with presence at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre, 7:30 pm, March 13th, 2020. On this promising evening, the tunes of Oud will meet that of the acoustic guitar, and we will embark on a journey that starts from Lebanon towards Algeria.

Though born in Lebanon, Marcel Khalife is a cultural icon throughout the Arab world. Perhaps no other contemporary artist has so changed the face of Arab music. Classically trained on the Oud at the National Academy of Music in Beirut, Khalife refused to be limited by the rigidity of tradition, thus significantly expanding the possibilities of Arab Music. Yet for such an innovative composer, Khalife is amazingly popular.

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Piano sur le fil Centre Dramatique National Angers Pays de la Loire 6,7, Novembre 2019 Musique : Bachar Mar-Khalifé Mise en Scène : Gaëtan Levêque Depuis son apprentissage do Piano au conservatoire , Bachar n’a eu de cesse de dynamiter l’académisme et la tradition . Il invente une musique d’une étonnante liberté au carrefour du classique , du jazz , de l’électro et des musiques traditionnelles orientales et refuse de se laisser enfermer dans les clichés . C’est sur scène , où chanter reste «  autant un plaisir qu’une souffrance « tant il donne lui même , que sa musique prend une dimension réellement spirituelle et envoûtante . Cher Bachar , je t’aime et c’est tout pour moi .

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⠀ حفل واحد يجمع بين أنغام العود والجيتار، من لبنان إلى الجزائر نغني لفلسطين والأندلس ومسك الليل، ونستمتع بتوليفة من روائع الوطن العربي الغنائية مع مارسيل خليفة وسعاد ماسي!⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ احجز تذكرتك الآن.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ On this promising evening, the tunes of Oud will meet that of the acoustic guitar, and we will embark on a journey that starts from Lebanon towards Algeria. ⠀ ⠀ Marcel Khalife and Souad Massi at Al Majaz Amphitheatre — it doesn't get any better than this! ⠀ ⠀ Get your ticket now! ⠀ @platinumlistuae @souad.massi ⠀ @khalifemarcel ⠀ https://sharjah.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/77616/marcel-khalife-in-concert #مسرح_المجاز #هلابالمجاز #موسيقى #الشارقة #أغاني #مارسيل_خليفة #سعاد_ماسي ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀#LetsMajaz #Music #CelebratingMusic #Sharjah #almajazamphitheatre ⠀#music #songs #souadmassi #marcelkhalife#celebratingmusic #songs

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Nassif Zeytoun and YARA

To all our Arab music lovers, this ones for you! Nassif Zeytoun and Yara are Syrian and Lebanese artists that have grown to be best selling artists in the region, and are now coming to Al Majaz on the 27th of March to share some of their talent and most popular songs!

Yara is known to be the Queen of Delicacy with her gentle voice and graceful performances. She sang in different Arabic dialects, and she worked with the brightest names in the industry!

Zeytoun is known for his charming voice, contagious energy,  and his upbeat music that makes all the audience get out of their seats and start dancing! Book your tickets before they’re sold out – it’s one not to be missed!

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⠀ ناصيف زيتون يطربنا في #هلابالمجاز بأجمل أغنياته، "كل يوم"، "وصلك خبر"، "سلمي"، وأكثر.⠀ ⠀ احجز تذكرتك الآن!⠀ ⠀ رابط الحجز في البايو ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ He will bring us the best of his repertoire to ignite Al Majaz Amphitheatre with his charming voice and incredible energy.⠀ ⠀ Let's give it up for him – Nassif Zeytoun, ladies and gentlemen!⠀ ⠀ [Link in bio]⠀ ⠀ @nassifzeytoun ⠀ @platinumlistuae ⠀ ⠀ #هلابالمجاز #مسرح_المجاز #ناصيف_زيتون #الامارات #الشارقة⠀ #LetsMajaz #AlMajazAmphitheatre #NassifZeytoun #concert #Music #Sharjah

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Omaya Michelle

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