New York Oud Festival 2026
The New York Oud Festival is the city's annual celebration of the oud — Arab, Turkish, Persian, and diaspora musicians across multiple venues over roughly two weeks each May. Curated by Brooklyn Maqam, the festival brings together masters and rising players in concerts, listening sessions, and open workshops. The 2026 edition runs across six nights in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond — the full schedule is below.
2026 details
- Opening night
- Wed, 13 May 2026 — 7:00 - 9:30 PM, Barbès (Park Slope)
- Day 2
- Thu, May 14 — 2:00 PM, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Upper East Side) · Free
- Day 3
- Sat, May 23 — 7:30 PM, Jalopy Theatre (Gowanus) · $30
- Day 5
- Tue, May 26 — 8:00 PM, Sisters (Bed-Stuy) · $22
- Day 6
- Fri, May 29 — 6:00 PM, Barzakh Cafe (Bed-Stuy) · $22
- Closing night
- Sun, May 31 — 8:30 PM, Joe's Pub (Bowery) · $36
- Curated by
- Brooklyn Maqam
Frequently asked
- When is the New York Oud Festival {year}?
- The 2026 edition opens on Wed, 13 May 2026 and runs across six nights through Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Where does the festival happen?
- Across multiple NYC venues — Barbès, The Met, Jalopy Theatre, Sisters, Barzakh Cafe, and Joe's Pub. See the full schedule above.
- How much does it cost?
- Individual tickets range from free (The Met daytime session) to $36 (Joe's Pub closing night). Most evening shows are $20–$30.
- Who curates the festival?
- Brooklyn Maqam curates the New York Oud Festival each year.
- Will there be a {year_next} edition?
- Yes — the New York Oud Festival is held annually each spring. This page is updated each year with the new dates and lineup.
The New York Oud Festival is held every spring. This page is updated each year with the current lineup, dates, and venues — bookmark it for next year's edition.