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A spectacular live concert celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson in a world-class production, electrifying performances, and unforgettable stage spectacle.

One of the world’s leading productions celebrating the music and legacy of Michael Jackson arrives at the National Theatre on 20 August. “This Is Michael” is a spectacular live concert experience that has captivated audiences across Europe, Asia, and Latin America with its world-class production, electrifying performances, and unforgettable stage spectacle.

Starring Lenny Jay, widely recognised as one of the closest performers to Michael Jackson in voice, appearance, and stage presence, the show is a large-scale theatrical experience designed to recreate the excitement, emotion, and energy of Michael Jackson’s legendary performances while celebrating the timeless music that continues to inspire generations around the world.

Audiences will relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, “Billie Jean”, “Thriller”, “Beat It”, “Smooth Criminal”, and “Black or White”, “Human Nature”, “They Don’t Care About” and many more. Having sold more than 500,000 tickets worldwide, the show offers audiences an unforgettable night honouring the greatest entertainer in pop music history.

The new term of the Music School begins from 26 August to 19 September, with classes every Saturday and Wednesday.

The new term of the Music School begins on 26 August and runs until 19 September, with classes every Saturday and Wednesday. The School welcomes participants aged 14 and above and offers both individual and group classes under the guidance of a distinguished team of academic specialists in a wide range of Eastern and Western instruments, in addition to Arabic singing, vocal training, and operatic singing. Joining the Music School this term are Amani Al Hajji (Contemporary singing) Abdulrahman Jaafar (violin), and Waleed Shokry (qanun).

The course consists of eight 50-minute training sessions and includes eight solfège classes (music notation reading), held at 6:00 PM for all students, except those enrolled in Arabic singing and guitar. The programme also includes a lecture on music culture and history.

For registration and more information, please visit JACC website or mobile app.

The Lebanese singer opens the new cultural season with a wide selection of his father’s songs alongside his own repertoire.

In his second appearance at the Centre, Lebanese singer Mohamed Fadl Shaker opens the new cultural season on 10 September with a concert at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall. Accompanied by the musical ensemble conducted by Bassem Numeir, he will perform a wide selection of his father’s beloved songs alongside his own repertoire.

Mohamed Fadl Shaker has established himself as one of the leading young voices in Arabic music in recent years, building a successful career. With his strong voice and heartfelt performances, he has captivated audiences of all ages, resulting in sold-out concerts, including his first performance at the Centre in July 2025 and his most recent concert in Cairo last May. He launched his musical career in 2017 with the release of his debut single, “Ana Ya Jrouhi”, followed by a string of successful songs, including “Lamma Tehen”, “Ma Bkeet”, “Khalasit Al Qissa”, “Shakhs Ma”, and “Ya Hayati”. Audiences can look forward to hearing many of these songs, together with a selection of his father’s works, in this upcoming concert.

The popular Saudi singer returns to Kuwait at the beginning of the new 2026/27 cultural season for his second concert at the Centre.

 Saudi singer Ayedh Yousef returns to the Centre at the start of our new cultural season for his second concert on its stage, taking place at the National Theatre on 18 September. One of the leading voices among contemporary Khaleeji singers, Ayedh has established himself as a prominent figure on the regional music scene through his distinctive style and heartfelt performances. In 2024, he was named “Favourite Artist’ at the “Joy Awards”, further cementing his status as one of the Arab world’s most popular young stars.

In this upcoming concert, Ayedh celebrates the release of his latest single, “Saddeit Muta’ammed” (Deliberately Turned Away), which has topped digital music platforms since its release last May, following last year’s celebration with his audience at the Centre for the release of his album “Ayedh 2025”. He will perform a wide selection of both his latest releases and his classic favourites, accompanied by a musical ensemble conducted by Ahmed Taha, in a concert that promises to be an unforgettable evening.