Festival Program · Damascus 2026

30 Days full of life.

Specialized workshops, artistic performances and children's activities — every day from 4 PM until midnight.

Syrian artistic and folklore concerts · 6 children's theatrical shows

Developmental Agenda

Intensive workshops to build skills and empower people with disabilities and artisans.

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Autism Workshop for Parents and Children

Audience: Children with autism and their parents · 6 goals

Introducing parents to autism spectrum disorder in simple termsUnderstanding the characteristics of a child with autismApproaches to interacting with the childSuitable training methods for the childBehavior modification techniquesSuitable inclusion approaches for the child

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Toward Independence and Empowerment

Audience: Families of the blind

Training in daily-living skillsLocal support resourcesSocial empowerment networks for people with visual impairment and their families

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From Craft to a Successful Business

Audience: Artisans and small-business owners

Developing marketing skillsImproving product qualitySimplified financial management

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From Local Product to Global Markets

Audience: Small-scale artisans and productive families

Training in packaging and presentationDeveloping presentation skillsMarketing through local and digital sales channels

Artistic Performances

Concerts, folklore and plays on the Roman amphitheater stage.

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Nightly Music Concerts

Musical evenings featuring leading Syrian and Arab artists on the Roman amphitheater stage.

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Syrian Folklore Performances

Dabke and folklore troupes showcasing Syrian popular heritage in all its color.

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Clowns and Live Performances

Daily entertainment for families and children in the festival grounds.

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Art Tableaux and Children's Plays with Shams Academy

Theatrical shows and art tableaux for children — on June 20, 27 & 29 · July 4 & 11 with the Shams Academy team.

Children's Activities

EDU.PLAY in coordination with Shams Academy and a world of safe fun.

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Play and Win — Arcade

Interactive games and games of chance with instant prizes for children.

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EDU.PLAY supervised by Shams Academy

Educational and entertaining activities that combine fun with learning.

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Inflatable Castles and Slides

Large, safe play areas for all ages.

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Coloring and Creativity Workshops

Daily workshops that nurture children's artistic sense.