Dead Sea Makes History as New Venue for Jerash Festival

Dead sea: The Dead Sea corniche will host its first-ever Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts performance on Thursday, marking the festival's expansion beyond its traditional venues and bringing its cultural program to one of the Kingdom's most prominent tourist destinations.

According to Jordan News Agency, the concert is presented by the Jordanian Artists Association (JAA) and features performances by local artists Hamdi Manaseer and Mohammad Houri, blending authentic Jordanian music with the Dead Sea landscape.

Organized through a partnership between the Jerash Festival and the Jordan Free and Development Zones Group (JFDZ), the initiative aims to bring cultural events to the Kingdom's premier tourist destinations, showcasing Jordan's geographical and cultural diversity.

In a statement, the JFDZ Group said hosting the event at the Dead Sea bridges Jordan's culture and tourism sectors, offering visitors a blend of art, entertainment, and nature. The group invited the public to attend the concerts and celebrate the debut of Jerash Festival's newest event venue.