Date: June 28, 2026

Venue: Albert Hall

Address: City Centre, 27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR Opened: 1910

Time: 17:30

Organized by: MARSM UK

The Egyptian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist comes to Manchester for the first time to perform a selection of his latest albums, “Ehky” & “Qarar Shakhsy” alongside fan-favorites hits and Arabic heritage songs.

Following the mid-December release of Ekhy (Narrate to me/Tell Me), and the summer release of Qarar Shakhsy (Personal Decision): the two recent albums exploring themes of choice, identity and personal freedom; Hamza Namira returns with a rich blend of contemporary Arabic pop, folk and alternative indie music. 

His career spans over two decades, marked by his unique ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with rich musical textures. He has become a luminous expression of his homeland’s resilience and ambition. Emerging as a major public figure, most notably since the Egyptian revolution of 2011, he uses his work to explore and engage with the prominent social issues of today.

The performance is set to take you on an intimate journey featuring live performances of Namira’s most powerful songs alongside fan-favourites from across the decades.

This performance may contain haze and strobe.

Age guidance: family friendly show. All ages welcome, under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.

Date: June 26, 2026

Venue: Barbican Centre

Address: Beech St, Barbican, London EC1Y 8AA

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

The Egyptian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist returns to the Hall to perform a selection of his latest albums, “Ehky” & “Qarar Shakhsy” alongside fan-favorites hits and Arabic heritage songs.

Following the mid-December release of Ekhy (Narrate to me/Tell Me), and the summer release of Qarar Shakhsy (Personal Decision): the two recent albums exploring themes of choice, identity and personal freedom; Hamza Namira returns with a rich blend of contemporary Arabic pop, folk and alternative indie music. 

His career spans over two decades, marked by his unique ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with rich musical textures. He has become a luminous expression of his homeland’s resilience and ambition. Emerging as a major public figure, most notably since the Egyptian revolution of 2011, he uses his work to explore and engage with the prominent social issues of today.

The performance is set to take you on an intimate journey featuring live performances of Namira’s most powerful songs alongside fan-favourites from across the decades.

This performance may contain haze and strobe.

Age guidance: family friendly show. There is no age restriction for this show – all ages welcome, under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.

Presented by Marsm

Date: June 20, 2026

Venue: The Marlborough

Address: The Marlborough 26 Langside Avenue Glasgow Glasgow City G41 2QS

Time: 23:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

A night of high-energy extension of the evening’s sonic exploration, offering an immersive journey through the eclectic sounds of the SWANA region and its global intersections.

The night features a curated lineup of boundary-pushing selectors, led by the rhythmic depth of Persiajoon and the genre-blurring artistry of Intibint and Cheb Saida.

Expect a fun evening of music and dance, creating a space where diaspora heritage meets the driving pulse of the underground.

🎟 Ticket Types

• Nai Barghouti Concert Ticket Holder – After Party Entry – Price: £6

Exclusive after party entry for guests who already hold a valid ticket to Nai Barghouti’s concert. Please be ready to present your concert ticket upon entry.

• Standard After Party Entry – Price: £10

General admission to the official after party following Nai Barghouti’s concert. Open to all guests, no concert ticket required.

Age Limit 👉 18+

Accessibility info 👇

https://www.themarlborough.uk/accessibility

Date: June 20, 2026

Venue: The Garage

Address: 20-22 Highbury Cor, London N5 1RD

Time: 23:00

Ages: 18+

Organized by: MARSM UK

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to take the dance floor to the musical soundtrack of your favourite late-night Arabic party!

Hishek Bishek is a pulsing club night dedicated to the Arabic-speaking world’s popular music history and vibrant sonic cultures. From chart-topping Iraqi and Lebanese dancefloor hits, and the newest releases from Egypt’s underground, to Palestinian electronic dabke and nostalgic synthed-out 90’s classics, Hishek Bishek has become a vibrant staple in London’s late-night club scene.

Guidelines for our guests and the community: We strive to make Hishek Bishek a safe space. There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our club nights. If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone that is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

This event is 18+

*You must bring photo ID that is not expired (examples of accepted ID: drivers license, passport, BRP, or any other form of valid government-issued photo ID – can be international). Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided if you are not able to show your ID to the venue’s security upon arrival.

With over 30 editions
There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our Hishek Bishek club nights.

If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone who is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

Date: May 23, 2026

Venue: The Garage

Address: 20-22 Highbury Cor, London N5 1RD

Time: 23:00

Ages: 18+

Organized by: MARSM UK

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to take the dance floor to the musical soundtrack of your favourite late-night Arabic party!

Hishek Bishek is a pulsing club night dedicated to the Arabic-speaking world’s popular music history and vibrant sonic cultures. From chart-topping Iraqi and Lebanese dancefloor hits, and the newest releases from Egypt’s underground, to Palestinian electronic dabke and nostalgic synthed-out 90’s classics, Hishek Bishek has become a vibrant staple in London’s late-night club scene.

Guidelines for our guests and the community: We strive to make Hishek Bishek a safe space. There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our club nights. If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone that is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

This event is 18+

*You must bring photo ID that is not expired (examples of accepted ID: drivers license, passport, BRP, or any other form of valid government-issued photo ID – can be international). Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided if you are not able to show your ID to the venue’s security upon arrival.

With over 30 editions
There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our Hishek Bishek club nights.

If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone who is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

Date: May 14, 2026

Venue: Club Inégales

Address: 180 N Gower St, London NW1 2NB

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

Join us for Jam Al-Jazz, an intimate evening of Arabic melodies and jazz improvisation.

Jam al-Jazz feature a mix of classically trained jazz instrumentalists with vibrant music improvisers in a unique blend of instruments, from the oud to double bass. Soulful solos, spontaneous collaborations and a meeting of rich musical traditions and a celebration of creativity and connection.

Vocals – YAZ

Oud – Tarek Elazhary

Guitar – Anchit Sengupta

Bass – Raf Elliot

Drums – Michael Amosu

Jam Al-Jazz is produced by Lilai Lawson, one of Marsm’s Young Producers (Youth Music).

Date: May 14, 2026

Venue: Troxy London

Address: 490 Commercial Rd, London E1 0HX

Time: 19:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

Voices Of Solidarity II is a bold, high-impact, politically fearless comedy, music and culture night marking 78 years since the Nakba of 1948.

Hosted at Troxy in London, the evening brings together stand-up, music and performance in a tightly produced, Palestinian-led programme where satire and culture take centre stage. Presented by Health Workers for Palestine, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Marsm, the event will feature a powerful lineup of artists.

Featuring: Daboor, Sol Band, Jen Brister, Joe Haddad, Sami Abu Wardeh, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Fawzi, Smokaholic, Amer Hlehel, Hossam Madhoun, Virgin X, Khalid Abdalla, Massar Egbari, Juliet Stevenson, Alexi Murdoch, Moez Masoud, Rafeef Ziadah, Denise Gough, Maxine Peake — with a special pre-recorded contribution from Brian Eno.

All net proceeds will support the HW4P Solidarity Fund, providing direct assistance to frontline Palestinian health workers in Gaza through partners including the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and the Ghassan Abu-Sittah Children’s Fund. Artists to be announced.

Circle Booth VIP Tickets include exclusive access to the VIP Bar and afterparty.

Booking fees include a £2.25 venue restoration levy per ticket.

**Accessible Bookings:**

Tickets for Troxy’s step-free seated accessible area are available directly from this listing as Accessible Area tickets. If you’ve purchased Accessible Area tickets for this event and haven’t done so for a previous event at Troxy, please email accesstickets@troxy.co.uk with a copy of your proof of eligibility. We accept PIP letters, Access Cards, Blue Badge, Doctor’s notes, etc. Please ensure that this is sent to us within 7 days of your purchase, as failure to do so could result in your ticket being cancelled and refunded. Please direct all other accessibility enquiries to accesstickets@troxy.co.uk.

For more information about Accessible bookings and example proof of eligibility, visit https://troxy.co.uk/accessibility/.

Presented by Health Workers 4 Palestine, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Marsm.

This is a 14+ event.

• Doors open: 7:00 pm

• Last Entry: 10:00 pm

• Curfew: 11:00 pm

Date: May 10, 2026

Venue: Shaw Theatre

Address: Shaw Theatre 110 Euston Road London Greater London NW1 2AJ

Time: 17:30

Organized by: MARSM UK

A Celebration of the Spirit and Poetry of Taha Muhammad Ali

From touring Palestine to acclaimed international stages, award-winning Taha returns to London for one night only.

Since its 2014 debut in Haifa, Taha  has become one of the most successful and widely celebrated Palestinian theatrical performances of the last three decades. A lyrical tour de force written and performed by Amer Hlehel, the one-man play captures the remarkable life of the late Palestinian poet Taha Muhammad Ali, tracing his journey from a childhood in the village of Saffuriya through the displacement of the 1948 Nakba, to his emergence as a world-renowned literary voice.

Amer Hlehel’s Taha is a dramatic and lyrical tour de force… a delight for the mind and nourishment for the heart.” — Ayad Akhtar, 2013 Pulitzer Prize winner

Developed in part at the prestigious Sundance Institute Theatre Lab, this vivid monologue is a delicate balance of tragedy and triumph. It navigates a family’s struggle for survival against the backdrop of war with a surprising amount of humour, resilience, and “nourishment for the heart.”

Taha has captivated audiences across the globe, from the Young Vic in London and the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to major festivals in Edinburgh, Singapore, Australia, and throughout the Arabic-speaking world.

This show is fully in English.

The play will be followed by a Q&A with Amer Hlehel and Amir Zuabi in conversation with Khalid Abdalla

Doors: 5:00 PM Start time: 5:30 PM

Age limit: 12+ (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18+) Language: English

Date: May 10, 2026

Venue: Shaw Theatre

Address: 100, 110 Euston Rd., NW1 2AJ, London United Kingdom

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK + Elapogee

Taha Desouky – Let’s Make it personal

It took me 13 years to come up with this ONE hour, i’d love to share it with you!

:لأول مرة، طه دسوقي في عرضه الستاند أب كوميدي

أنا زي الفل مالي! فضوا نفسكم عشان عايزكم في موضوع (انا هقول كل حاجة)….طه دسوقي

This show is in Arabic.
Age restriction: 8+ (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanies by an adult 18+).

A stop on the 7-city Europe Tour, the London show is presented by Elapogee and Marsm.

For more information about Accessibility, please visit: https://shaw-theatre.com/faqs

Date: May 09, 2026

Venue: Barbican Centre

Address: Beech St, Barbican, London EC1Y 8AA

Time: 19:30

Organized by: MARSM UK

Blending folk, rock, and poetry, the Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter and guitarist returns with Zagate, a glowing album where the gentleness of her voice meets the weight of the world.

Exploring pain, anger, rebellion, but also courage and hope, Zagate reveals an artist in full self-affirmation, truer, more complete, more herself. Turning poetry into an act of resistance – a vibrant dialogue between the personal and the political, reflecting a free artist deeply engaged with the world. Driven by emotional strength and lyrical clarity, Souad Massi delivers daring work, more intense and direct than ever, without losing the fragility that defines her.

Often considered the most beautiful female voice of North Africa, Souad Massi has forged her reputation over the course of a career spanning more than 20 years, dubbed the Tracy Chapman of the Maghreb. Alongside her musical career, in 2005, she became a United Nations Ambassador for micro-credits, to help women in Africa.

This performance may contain haze and strobe.

Age guidance: This event is suitable for audiences aged 5+. Under 14’s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.

Produced by the Barbican in association with Marsm.

Date: April 25, 2026

Venue: The Garage

Address: 20-22 Highbury Cor, London N5 1RD

Time: 23:00

Ages: 18+

Organized by: MARSM UK

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to take the dance floor to the musical soundtrack of your favourite late-night Arabic party!

Hishek Bishek is a pulsing club night dedicated to the Arabic-speaking world’s popular music history and vibrant sonic cultures. From chart-topping Iraqi and Lebanese dancefloor hits, and the newest releases from Egypt’s underground, to Palestinian electronic dabke and nostalgic synthed-out 90’s classics, Hishek Bishek has become a vibrant staple in London’s late-night club scene.

Guidelines for our guests and the community: We strive to make Hishek Bishek a safe space. There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our club nights. If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone that is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

This event is 18+

*You must bring photo ID that is not expired (examples of accepted ID: drivers license, passport, BRP, or any other form of valid government-issued photo ID – can be international). Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided if you are not able to show your ID to the venue’s security upon arrival.

With over 30 editions
There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our Hishek Bishek club nights.

If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone who is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

Date: April 18, 2026

Venue: Conway Hall

Address: Conway Hall 25 Red Lion Square London Greater London WC1R 4RL

Time: 19:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

Get readyfor an electrifying night of stand-up with the fearless and boundary-pushing Shaden at the final stop of her four-city tour. In “خواطر,” Shaden dives deep into the messy, hilarious, and thought-provoking corners of modern life. Blending razor-sharp wit with raw honesty, she explores identity, belonging, religion, love, and society’s absurd contradictions. Expect big laughs, bold takes, and the kind of comedy that challenges norms while keeping you thoroughly entertained.

Don’t miss your chance to experience a spectacular comedy event; hilarious, unapologetic, and outstanding.

18+ only

All shows will be filmed

“تعود شادن إلى لندن بعرضها الجديد “خواطر

استعدوا لأمسية كوميدية حماسية مع شادن الجريئة والمبتكرة، حيث تقدم عرضها الكوميدي الخاص الجديد “خواطر” الذي يمتد لساعة كاملة في إدنبرة ولندن ومانشستر بعد عودتها المظفرة إلى مسارح العالم يغوص عرض شادن الأخير في أعماق جوانب الحياة المعاصرة الفوضوية والمضحكة والمثيرة للتفكير في خواطر” تمزج شادن بين الذكاء الحاد والصراحة المطلقة، متناولة كل شيء من الهوية والانتماء إلى الدين والحب والتناقضات العبثية للمجتمع، بأسلوب يجمع بين البصيرة والفكاهة اللاذعة. توقعوا لحظات ضحك لا تُنسى تتخللها انتقادات اجتماعية لاذعة، تقدم جميعها بصوت شادن المميز الذي يتحدى الأعراف ويدعو الجمهور إلى التفكير أثناء الضحك. لا تفوتوا فرصة حضور هذا الحدث الكوميدي الرائع! مرحة جريئة، ومذهلة. تُباع تذاكر عرض خواطر ” الآن في مدن مختلفة في المملكة المتحدة وأيرلندا

للكبار فقط (۱۸) عامًا فأكثر). سيتم تصوير جميع العروض

Date: April 16, 2026

Venue: Assembly Roxy

Address: Assembly Roxy (upstairs) 2 Roxburgh Place Edinburgh Edinburgh EH8 9SU

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

Get ready for an electrifying night of stand-up with the fearless and boundary-pushing Shaden at the final stop of her four-city tour. In “خواطر,” Shaden dives deep into the messy, hilarious, and thought-provoking corners of modern life. Blending razor-sharp wit with raw honesty, she explores identity, belonging, religion, love, and society’s absurd contradictions. Expect big laughs, bold takes, and the kind of comedy that challenges norms while keeping you thoroughly entertained.

Don’t miss your chance to experience a spectacular comedy event; hilarious, unapologetic, and outstanding.

18+ only

All shows will be filmed

“تعود شادن إلى لندن بعرضها الجديد “خواطر

استعدوا لأمسية كوميدية حماسية مع شادن الجريئة والمبتكرة، حيث تقدم عرضها الكوميدي الخاص الجديد “خواطر” الذي يمتد لساعة كاملة في إدنبرة ولندن ومانشستر بعد عودتها المظفرة إلى مسارح العالم يغوص عرض شادن الأخير في أعماق جوانب الحياة المعاصرة الفوضوية والمضحكة والمثيرة للتفكير في خواطر” تمزج شادن بين الذكاء الحاد والصراحة المطلقة، متناولة كل شيء من الهوية والانتماء إلى الدين والحب والتناقضات العبثية للمجتمع، بأسلوب يجمع بين البصيرة والفكاهة اللاذعة. توقعوا لحظات ضحك لا تُنسى تتخللها انتقادات اجتماعية لاذعة، تقدم جميعها بصوت شادن المميز الذي يتحدى الأعراف ويدعو الجمهور إلى التفكير أثناء الضحك. لا تفوتوا فرصة حضور هذا الحدث الكوميدي الرائع! مرحة جريئة، ومذهلة. تُباع تذاكر عرض خواطر ” الآن في مدن مختلفة في المملكة المتحدة وأيرلندا

للكبار فقط (۱۸) عامًا فأكثر). سيتم تصوير جميع العروض

Date: April 17, 2026

Venue: Area, Manchester

Address: Area Manchester 50 Sackville Street Manchester Greater Manchester M1 3WF

Time: 19:30

Organized by: MARSM UK

Get readyfor an electrifying night of stand-up with the fearless and boundary-pushing Shaden at the final stop of her four-city tour. In “خواطر,” Shaden dives deep into the messy, hilarious, and thought-provoking corners of modern life. Blending razor-sharp wit with raw honesty, she explores identity, belonging, religion, love, and society’s absurd contradictions. Expect big laughs, bold takes, and the kind of comedy that challenges norms while keeping you thoroughly entertained.

Don’t miss your chance to experience a spectacular comedy event; hilarious, unapologetic, and outstanding.

18+ only

All shows will be filmed

“تعود شادن إلى لندن بعرضها الجديد “خواطر

استعدوا لأمسية كوميدية حماسية مع شادن الجريئة والمبتكرة، حيث تقدم عرضها الكوميدي الخاص الجديد “خواطر” الذي يمتد لساعة كاملة في إدنبرة ولندن ومانشستر بعد عودتها المظفرة إلى مسارح العالم يغوص عرض شادن الأخير في أعماق جوانب الحياة المعاصرة الفوضوية والمضحكة والمثيرة للتفكير في خواطر” تمزج شادن بين الذكاء الحاد والصراحة المطلقة، متناولة كل شيء من الهوية والانتماء إلى الدين والحب والتناقضات العبثية للمجتمع، بأسلوب يجمع بين البصيرة والفكاهة اللاذعة. توقعوا لحظات ضحك لا تُنسى تتخللها انتقادات اجتماعية لاذعة، تقدم جميعها بصوت شادن المميز الذي يتحدى الأعراف ويدعو الجمهور إلى التفكير أثناء الضحك. لا تفوتوا فرصة حضور هذا الحدث الكوميدي الرائع! مرحة جريئة، ومذهلة. تُباع تذاكر عرض خواطر ” الآن في مدن مختلفة في المملكة المتحدة وأيرلندا

للكبار فقط (۱۸) عامًا فأكثر). سيتم تصوير جميع العروض

Date: April 10, 2026

Venue: Gretchen Club, 10963

Address: Obentrautstraße 19-21, 10963 Berlin, Germany

Time: 23:45

Organized by: Marsm + Obba

Sama’ Abdulhadi is a Palestinian DJ and producer internationally recognized for her high-octane, full-bodied techno and emotionally charged sets. Born in Jordan and raised in Ramallah, she first connected with music through hip-hop before diving into Beirut’s underground techno scene, where she developed her signature sound — “Berlin techno perceived in a Lebanese way.”

Her 2018 Boiler Room set in Ramallah, now surpassing 10 million views, introduced global audiences to the raw energy of Arab techno culture and propelled her onto the international stage. Since then, she has performed at major festivals and institutions worldwide including Coachella, Glastonbury, Circoloco, Primavera, Fusion, Exit Festival’s Dance Arena, and BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix.

Beyond the decks, Abdulhadi is deeply committed to supporting creative communities in Palestine and the Middle East. She founded Union in Ramallah to nurture emerging artists and launched global initiatives such as Bring Back Beirut and Resilience, platforms dedicated to artistic solidarity and cultural advocacy.

Blending uncompromising techno with cultural activism, Sama’ Abdulhadi stands as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary electronic music.

Date: April 08, 2026

Venue: The Lower Third

Address: 26 Denmark St, London WC2H 8NJ

Time: 19:00

Organized by: AM Management

Saudi-Ecuadorian artist Mishaal Tamer brings his genre-blending sound to London. Mishaal rose to global attention with his 33-track debut album, Home is Changing.

In late 2024, Mishaal released Home Is Changing, a coming-of-age project exploring identity, belonging, and transformation. Praised for its authenticity and emotional depth, the album has cemented his place as a leading figure in a new wave of global artists.His music has entered charts and playlists worldwide, and his rapid rise has seen him transcend cultural and linguistic barriers in ways unprecedented for any Saudi artist since the country’s full legalization of music in 2017.His live performances are powerful and deeply personal, marking him as one of the most exciting new voices in global music today and making this London show at The Lower Third a rare opportunity to experience his music up close and intimate.

Accessibility:

This is an 16+ event

You can get a refund if:

• It’s within 24 hours of buying tickets

• This event is rescheduled or cancelled

You can’t get a refund within 24 hours of the event start time.

Date: April 02, 2026

Venue: Arsta Theatre

Address: Arsta Theatre 5 Årsta Torg Årsta Sweden 120 54

Time: 20:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

واقع افتراضي” هو أحدث عروض علاء أبو دياب؛”

.عرض ستاند أب كوميدي يغوص في الفجوة بين العالم الذي نظن أننا نعيش فيه، والعالم الذي يستمر بالحدوث دون اكتراث بنا بينما ننشغل بتحديث الإشعارات كل بضع ثوانٍ

.بأسلوبه المميز في رواية القصص وروحه الساخرة الذكية، يأخذنا علاء بمحبة بين واقعين: واقع نضحك عليه، وواقع نحاول التهرب منه

.في هذا العرض، يكشف علاء التفاصيل الصغيرة في حياتنا اليومية، والأكاذيب التي نخبر بها أنفسنا، والطرق الطريفة التي نهرب عبرها من الحقيقة… شاشة بعد أخرى

.العرض حادّ، صريح، ومضحك إلى حدّ موجع

:ويتركك أمام سؤال واحد

!هل نعيش فعلًا… أم أننا عالقون في عالمٍ افتراضي؟

“Virtual Reality” is Alaa Abu Diab’s newest special: a comedic, brutally honest dive into the world we think we’re living in, versus the world that’s happening while we’re too busy refreshing our notifications.

With his signature storytelling and political humour, Alaa drags us, lovingly, between two realities: the one we laugh at, and the one we avoid

In this special, Alaa exposes the glitches in our daily lives, the lies we tell ourselves, and the ridiculous ways we escape reality, one screen at a time.

It’s sharp. It’s real. It’s painfully funny.

And it leaves you wondering: Are we actually living, or just buffering?

Please note: This show will be fully presented in Arabic.

About Alaa

علاء أبو دياب كوميديّان ساخر يتميّز بقدرته على تحويل التناقضات والاغتراب إلى كوميديا

في عروضه، لا يتقمّص علاء أي شخصية، بل يظهر كما هو، يتحدث على المسرح بالطريقة ذاتها التي يتحدّث بها مع أصدقائه. لا يختلق الفكاهة، بل يستمدّها من الواقع

.بالنسبة له، الكوميديا هي لغة البقاء والتواصل

.لم يختَر علاء أن يصبح كوميديًّا؛ فذلك كان جزءًا من طبيعته، مصدر قوّته وحضوره

.خلال نشأته، كانت الفكاهة وسيلته لبناء الصداقات والاندماج والشعور بالأمان. ولاحقًا، حين انتقل إلى بلد جديد وشعر بالعزلة، عاد إلى الوسيلة الوحيدة التي يثق بها: الكوميديا

.فقد شكّل مقطع فيديو واحد على فيسبوك الرابط الذي يعيده إلى المكان الذي ينتمي إليه

.وبالكوميديا يجعل الناس ينصتون إليه؛ فهي طريقته للتعامل مع الأمور الكبيرة من حوله، والطريقة التي يبقى بها إنسانًا في عالم يبدو ثقيلًا في كثير من الأحيان

Alaa Abu Diab is a comedian and cultural mirror who turns discomfort, contradiction, and displacement into comedy. He doesn’t perform as a persona; he performs as himself. His humour is not crafted from punchlines; it is crafted from truth.

Comedy is his language of survival and connection

Alaa didn’t choose comedy; it chose him.

Growing up, humour was his way to make friends, integrate, and feel safe. Later, when he moved to a new country and felt isolated, he reached for the only tool he had ever trusted: comedy.

A single Facebook video became the bridge he built back to belonging.

Comedy is how he makes people listen.

It’s how he processes things bigger than him. It’s how he stays human in a world that often feels too heavy at times.

Date: April 01, 2026

Venue: Babel Malmö

Address: Babel Malmö 38 Spångatan Malmö Malmö 211 53

Time: 19:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

واقع افتراضي” هو أحدث عروض علاء أبو دياب؛”

.عرض ستاند أب كوميدي يغوص في الفجوة بين العالم الذي نظن أننا نعيش فيه، والعالم الذي يستمر بالحدوث دون اكتراث بنا بينما ننشغل بتحديث الإشعارات كل بضع ثوانٍ

.بأسلوبه المميز في رواية القصص وروحه الساخرة الذكية، يأخذنا علاء بمحبة بين واقعين: واقع نضحك عليه، وواقع نحاول التهرب منه

.في هذا العرض، يكشف علاء التفاصيل الصغيرة في حياتنا اليومية، والأكاذيب التي نخبر بها أنفسنا، والطرق الطريفة التي نهرب عبرها من الحقيقة… شاشة بعد أخرى

.العرض حادّ، صريح، ومضحك إلى حدّ موجع

:ويتركك أمام سؤال واحد

!هل نعيش فعلًا… أم أننا عالقون في عالمٍ افتراضي؟

“Virtual Reality” is Alaa Abu Diab’s newest special: a comedic, brutally honest dive into the world we think we’re living in, versus the world that’s happening while we’re too busy refreshing our notifications.

With his signature storytelling and political humour, Alaa drags us, lovingly, between two realities: the one we laugh at, and the one we avoid

In this special, Alaa exposes the glitches in our daily lives, the lies we tell ourselves, and the ridiculous ways we escape reality, one screen at a time.

It’s sharp. It’s real. It’s painfully funny.

And it leaves you wondering: Are we actually living, or just buffering?

Please note: This show will be fully presented in Arabic.

About Alaa

علاء أبو دياب كوميديّان ساخر يتميّز بقدرته على تحويل التناقضات والاغتراب إلى كوميديا

في عروضه، لا يتقمّص علاء أي شخصية، بل يظهر كما هو، يتحدث على المسرح بالطريقة ذاتها التي يتحدّث بها مع أصدقائه. لا يختلق الفكاهة، بل يستمدّها من الواقع

.بالنسبة له، الكوميديا هي لغة البقاء والتواصل

.لم يختَر علاء أن يصبح كوميديًّا؛ فذلك كان جزءًا من طبيعته، مصدر قوّته وحضوره

.خلال نشأته، كانت الفكاهة وسيلته لبناء الصداقات والاندماج والشعور بالأمان. ولاحقًا، حين انتقل إلى بلد جديد وشعر بالعزلة، عاد إلى الوسيلة الوحيدة التي يثق بها: الكوميديا

.فقد شكّل مقطع فيديو واحد على فيسبوك الرابط الذي يعيده إلى المكان الذي ينتمي إليه

.وبالكوميديا يجعل الناس ينصتون إليه؛ فهي طريقته للتعامل مع الأمور الكبيرة من حوله، والطريقة التي يبقى بها إنسانًا في عالم يبدو ثقيلًا في كثير من الأحيان

Alaa Abu Diab is a comedian and cultural mirror who turns discomfort, contradiction, and displacement into comedy. He doesn’t perform as a persona; he performs as himself. His humour is not crafted from punchlines; it is crafted from truth.

Comedy is his language of survival and connection

Alaa didn’t choose comedy; it chose him.

Growing up, humour was his way to make friends, integrate, and feel safe. Later, when he moved to a new country and felt isolated, he reached for the only tool he had ever trusted: comedy.

A single Facebook video became the bridge he built back to belonging.

Comedy is how he makes people listen.

It’s how he processes things bigger than him. It’s how he stays human in a world that often feels too heavy at times.

Date: March 27, 2026

Venue: The Garage

Address: 20-22 Highbury Cor, London N5 1RD

Time: 23:00

Ages: 18+

Organized by: MARSM UK

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to take the dance floor to the musical soundtrack of your favourite late-night Arabic party!

Hishek Bishek is a pulsing club night dedicated to the Arabic-speaking world’s popular music history and vibrant sonic cultures. From chart-topping Iraqi and Lebanese dancefloor hits, and the newest releases from Egypt’s underground, to Palestinian electronic dabke and nostalgic synthed-out 90’s classics, Hishek Bishek has become a vibrant staple in London’s late-night club scene.

Guidelines for our guests and the community: We strive to make Hishek Bishek a safe space. There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our club nights. If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone that is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

This event is 18+

*You must bring photo ID that is not expired (examples of accepted ID: drivers license, passport, BRP, or any other form of valid government-issued photo ID – can be international). Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided if you are not able to show your ID to the venue’s security upon arrival.

With over 30 editions
There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our Hishek Bishek club nights.

If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone who is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

Date: March 05, 2026

Venue: Royal Albert Hall

Address: Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP

Time: 19:45

Organized by: AM Management + RA Entertainment

One Night Tribute to the Women Who Shaped Arab Music

Celebrating International Women’s Day a few days early, join us on Thursday 5 March, for A Night With the Legends – a one-night-only concert taking the main stage to celebrate the women who defined the Golden Era of Arabic music and shaped generations of artistic expression, culture, and heritage.

Through live performance, storytelling, and immersive staging, the concert honours legendary voices including Fairuz, Umm Kulthum, Asmahan, Sabah, Warda, and others.

Featuring internationally acclaimed singer ABEER NEHME, whose authentic vocal performances capture the spirit and tradition of legendary musical icons, the London Arab Orchestra, conducted by Basel Saleh, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and a groundbreaking 70 all-female choir.

Guiding the audience through the stories behind the songs and the divas, Jessica Kahawaty will host the evening as storyteller in the spirit of Scheherazade, weaving history, memory, and meaning into the musical experience.

Brought to you by AM Management in association with RA Entertainment.

Partners & Supporters: Beyondd and Marsm Events.

A Night With the Legends supports the Magdi Yacoub Institute.

Age: All customers aged 14 years or below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over. This event is not recommended for children under 5

Date: February 21, 2026

Venue: Clare Cellars, Clare College

Time: 19:30

Platforming underground techno and electronic sounds from the SWANA (de-colonial term for the Middle East and North Africa) region and beyond, our handpicked line up will be bringing uncut gems into the centre of the dancefloor, turning Cellars into a buzzing atmosphere of movement.

@foilcambridge is a new community club night for the real dancers, kicking things off in style with a Boiler Room style party in Clare Cellars.

FOIL is YOUR space to move!

Facilitated by @marsm_uk and @slipped__disc

Date: February 14, 2026

Venue: The Garage

Address: 20-22 Highbury Cor, London N5 1RD

Time: 23:00

Ages: 18+

Organized by: MARSM UK

Lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to take the dance floor to the musical soundtrack of your favourite late-night Arabic party!

Hishek Bishek is a pulsing club night dedicated to the Arabic-speaking world’s popular music history and vibrant sonic cultures. From chart-topping Iraqi and Lebanese dancefloor hits, and the newest releases from Egypt’s underground, to Palestinian electronic dabke and nostalgic synthed-out 90’s classics, Hishek Bishek has become a vibrant staple in London’s late-night club scene.

Guidelines for our guests and the community: We strive to make Hishek Bishek a safe space. There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our club nights. If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone that is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

This event is 18+

*You must bring photo ID that is not expired (examples of accepted ID: drivers license, passport, BRP, or any other form of valid government-issued photo ID – can be international). Unfortunately, refunds cannot be provided if you are not able to show your ID to the venue’s security upon arrival.

With over 30 editions
There is no tolerance for Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Racism, Anti-Blackness, Religious Discrimination, Ableism and/or Classism at our Hishek Bishek club nights.

If you demonstrate any of the behaviours above you will be asked to leave. The venue and Hishek team reserve the right to remove anyone who is making fellow party-goers feel uncomfortable.

Date: February 11, 2026

Venue: Universo Tango

Address: Universo Tango 6A Beim Grünen Jäger Hamburg Germany 20359

Time: 19:00

Organized by: MARSM UK

واقع افتراضي” هو أحدث عروض علاء أبو دياب؛”

.عرض ستاند أب كوميدي يغوص في الفجوة بين العالم الذي نظن أننا نعيش فيه، والعالم الذي يستمر بالحدوث دون اكتراث بنا بينما ننشغل بتحديث الإشعارات كل بضع ثوانٍ

.بأسلوبه المميز في رواية القصص وروحه الساخرة الذكية، يأخذنا علاء بمحبة بين واقعين: واقع نضحك عليه، وواقع نحاول التهرب منه

.في هذا العرض، يكشف علاء التفاصيل الصغيرة في حياتنا اليومية، والأكاذيب التي نخبر بها أنفسنا، والطرق الطريفة التي نهرب عبرها من الحقيقة… شاشة بعد أخرى

.العرض حادّ، صريح، ومضحك إلى حدّ موجع

:ويتركك أمام سؤال واحد

!هل نعيش فعلًا… أم أننا عالقون في عالمٍ افتراضي؟

“Virtual Reality” is Alaa Abu Diab’s newest special: a comedic, brutally honest dive into the world we think we’re living in, versus the world that’s happening while we’re too busy refreshing our notifications.

With his signature storytelling and political humour, Alaa drags us, lovingly, between two realities: the one we laugh at, and the one we avoid

In this special, Alaa exposes the glitches in our daily lives, the lies we tell ourselves, and the ridiculous ways we escape reality, one screen at a time.

It’s sharp. It’s real. It’s painfully funny.

And it leaves you wondering: Are we actually living, or just buffering?

Please note: This show will be fully presented in Arabic.

About Alaa

علاء أبو دياب كوميديّان ساخر يتميّز بقدرته على تحويل التناقضات والاغتراب إلى كوميديا

في عروضه، لا يتقمّص علاء أي شخصية، بل يظهر كما هو، يتحدث على المسرح بالطريقة ذاتها التي يتحدّث بها مع أصدقائه. لا يختلق الفكاهة، بل يستمدّها من الواقع

.بالنسبة له، الكوميديا هي لغة البقاء والتواصل

.لم يختَر علاء أن يصبح كوميديًّا؛ فذلك كان جزءًا من طبيعته، مصدر قوّته وحضوره

.خلال نشأته، كانت الفكاهة وسيلته لبناء الصداقات والاندماج والشعور بالأمان. ولاحقًا، حين انتقل إلى بلد جديد وشعر بالعزلة، عاد إلى الوسيلة الوحيدة التي يثق بها: الكوميديا

.فقد شكّل مقطع فيديو واحد على فيسبوك الرابط الذي يعيده إلى المكان الذي ينتمي إليه

.وبالكوميديا يجعل الناس ينصتون إليه؛ فهي طريقته للتعامل مع الأمور الكبيرة من حوله، والطريقة التي يبقى بها إنسانًا في عالم يبدو ثقيلًا في كثير من الأحيان

Alaa Abu Diab is a comedian and cultural mirror who turns discomfort, contradiction, and displacement into comedy. He doesn’t perform as a persona; he performs as himself. His humour is not crafted from punchlines; it is crafted from truth.

Comedy is his language of survival and connection

Alaa didn’t choose comedy; it chose him.

Growing up, humour was his way to make friends, integrate, and feel safe. Later, when he moved to a new country and felt isolated, he reached for the only tool he had ever trusted: comedy.

A single Facebook video became the bridge he built back to belonging.

Comedy is how he makes people listen.

It’s how he processes things bigger than him. It’s how he stays human in a world that often feels too heavy at times.