Highlight jazz’s integration with traditional instruments such as the oud, qanoon, and ney.
Building on the momentum of International Jazz Day , Jazz Month Abu Dhabi will extend the global festivities and reinforce jazz’s presence in the region. It will include live performances, pop-up concerts, workshops, artist residencies, and educational events, underscoring jazz’s connections to diverse musical traditions and artistic disciplines. Activities will be held at major cultural and educational institutions including Louvre Abu Dhabi , Berklee Abu Dhabi , and New York University Abu Dhabi , along with hospitals, senior centers, children’s libraries, and schools. Special performances will highlight jazz’s integration with traditional instruments such as the oud, qanoon, and ney , showcasing the ongoing dialogue between jazz and local cultural expressions. This year’s International Jazz Day also coincides with the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi , a global, annual gathering that brings together a collective of creative thinkers, decision-makers, artists, designers, changemakers, ...