FESTIVAL 2026
12:00am, Friday 17 July
VIEW THE FESTIVAL BROCHURE – LAAF 2026
Download the LAAF brochure here, with the full festival lineup! قم بتنزيل كتيب LAAF هنا، والذي يتضمن البرنامج الكامل للمهرجان!
10:00am, Friday 17 July
The Refuge: Photography Exhibition
Through the perspectives of contemporary photography, this exhibition reflects on the notion of ‘home’ in the context of today’s Arabness.
10:00am, Friday 17 July
The Other Refuge: Photography Exhibition
An exhibition reflecting on 'belonging' through the eclectic perspectives of UK artists of Arab origin who have experienced displacement.
7:30pm, Friday 17 July
Yemeni Night feat. The Al-Awhadel Band LIVE
LAAF's Yemeni night at St George's Hall will be a celebration of Yemeni music featuring the mesmerising Al-Awhadel Band.
1:00pm, Saturday 18 July
Sudanese Culinary Arts and Literature
This event brings together recipes, oral histories, and cultural narratives that preserve Sudan’s heritage.
7:00pm, Saturday 18 July
40 Days and 40 Nights: Script in Hand Reading
Strap in for the ride of a lifetime and journey from the Mersey to the Middle East with ferries, fights, fun and family. Hop on, this is the bus you won't want to miss, next stop Yemen.
2:00pm, Sunday 19 July
A Journey Home: Family Screening and Workshop
A screening of four short animated films and a workshop centred around the theme of home, told through the perspectives of young characters.
2:00pm, Monday 20 July
The Other Refuge: Exhibition Launch and Artist Talk
An exhibition reflecting on 'belonging' through the eclectic perspectives of UK artists of Arab origin who have experienced displacement.
6:30pm, Tuesday 21 July
My Father and Qaddafi: UK Premiere and Q&A
A raw and reflective journey as Jihan pieces together a father she barely remembers, while discovering the troubled history of Libya.
2:00pm, Wednesday 22 July
The Refuge: Artist Talk
Through the perspectives of contemporary photography, this exhibition reflects on the notion of ‘home’ in the context of today’s Arabness.
6:30pm, Thursday 23 July
The Book of Damascus
An evening of readings, translations and discussions about the challenges that Damascus has survived and what lies ahead for it.
8:00pm, Friday 24 July
Tamsin Elliott & Tarek Elazhary
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival presents a UK premiere performance from Tamsin Elliott (UK) and Tarek Elazhary (Egypt).
2:30pm, Saturday 25 July
In conversation with Simona Abdallah: Finding Freedom Through Art
An afternoon of thought-provoking conversation intertwined with Simona’s powerful performances on the darbuka.
8:00pm, Saturday 25 July
Rhythms & Mixes: A Night with Simona Abdallah, DJ Hiba Salameh, and MUSYS
A night of exhilarating rhythms and mixes from three powerful female musicians of Arab heritage.
12:00pm, Sunday 26 July
LAAF Family Day 2026!
Immerse yourself in a FREE afternoon of authentic Arab art, culture and community during this joyful celebration.
NEWS
The LAAF 2026 Festival Brochure Is Now Online!
Download the LAAF brochure on the link below to see our full festival lineup! قم بتنزيل كتيب LAAF هنا، والذي ...
National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant to Preserve and Celebrate Arab Heritage in Liverpool
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has received a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a major new project ...
LAAF awarded three-year grant from Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
Thanks to funds raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has been awarded a three-year ...
