Sufi Festival

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The annual Sufi Festival is a cultural experience of Islamic art, culture and heritage in the heart of Scotland's most diverse and multicultural community in Glasgow's Southside!

About Sufi Festival

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Sufi Festival invites you on a soul-stirring journey into the mystical and magnificent world of Sufism! This two-day music and art spectacular will immerse you in the ancient devotional practices of the Sufis, from the transcendent, soaring rhythms of Qawwali to the mesmerising Sema ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes. Discover the philosophy and esoteric wisdom of one of the oldest living mystical traditions, through its art, music, poetry, storytelling, and much more!

For the third edition of the Sufi Festival at Tramway and The Hidden Gardens, here in Glasgow’s vibrant Southside, we are delighted to host a dedicated Sufi Conference on Saturday 19th of July from 3pm to 9pm, featuring world-renowned Sufi scholars Shaykh al-Ninowy (Madina Institute), Shaykh Babikir (Rumi's Cave), Sukina Noor (Bristol City Poet), and Shaykha Noshin (Guidance Hub), illuminating us with pearls of wisdom from the Sufi Tradition. The conference will include a Q&A with audience participation, and close with a timeless Sema performance by the Istanbul Sema Group.

Sunday 20th July from 11am to 11pm, will be a jam-packed 12 hour day full of performances by acclaimed artists including Khayaal Theatre, dub artist Ahmed Ikhlas, storyteller Jumana Moon, henna artist extraordinaire Medina Trevathan, original songstress Medina Tenour Whiteman, and slam poet Sukina Noor (Bristol City Poet), as well as Nasheeds from our co-hosts Khaleel Muhammad and Abdullah Haqani. We’re also excited to offer a range of hands-on art workshops and activities for all ages.

The day will culminate with an electrifying show by Qawwali master Hamid Ali Naqeebi , filling Tramway with the uplifting power of this centuries-old Punjabi tradition.

For more information and detailed programme visit the Sufi Festival Website!

Everyone welcome!

General Admission tickets are FREE and give access to all daytime performances, workshops and activities taking place at the Tramway and The Hidden Gardens during the day on Sunday 20th July - please ensure that you always book a General Admission ticket in addition to any other tickets.

On Sunday 20th July there will be a selection free bookable activities including arts and crafts workshops, theatre performances - please only book if you are definitely planning to attend, as spaces are strictly limited.

The Sufi Conference on Saturday 19th July and the Qawwali Concert on Sunday 20th July are paid events - please see below:

Saturday 19th July - 3.00pm to 9.00pm

We are delighted to host a dedicated Sufi Conference featuring world-renowned Sufi scholars Shaykh al-Ninowy, Shaykh Babikir, Sukina Noor, and Shaykha Noshin, illuminating us with pearls of wisdom from the Sufi Tradition. The conference will include a Q&A with audience participation, and close with a timeless Sema (whirling Dervishes) performance by the Istanbul Sema Group.

Sunday 20th July -7.30pm to 11.00pm

Qawwali Concert ticket only £20 limited early bird offer of 20% off ticket prices.

Electrifying Qawalli show by UK's leading Qawwali master Hamid Ali Naqeebi, filling Tramway with the uplifting power of this centuries-old Punjabi tradition.

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