Palmyra Traditional Festival

May (annual)

Also known as the Desert Festival, the popular Palmyra Traditional Festival features the exciting spectacle of camels racing through the ruins of this ancient Syrian city.

Traditional Handicraft Exhibition

May (annual)

Once a year, in May, local artisans flock to the Aleppo Citadel to exhibit all types of Syrian handicrafts, from lamps to horse and camel blankets and Islamic pottery.

Al Badya Festival

May (annual)

Held annually in the town of Palmyra, within the Syrian desert, the Al Badya festival features fours days of entertainment ranging from horse, camel and car races to music and theatre shows.

International Flower Show

July - August (annual)

Teshreen Park, Damascus' largest green area, is home to the annual International Flower Show, which attracts a range of exhibitors from Europe and the Middle East.

Jazz Lives in Syria

July (annual)

Growing in popularity every year and held simultaneously in the Damascus and Aleppo Citadels, Jazz Lives in Syria features six jazz evenings in each city.

International Leather Goods Fair

August (annual)

Syria is regarded as one of the most important manufacturing countries of shoes and leather in the Arabic region. The impressive Damascus New Fair Ground hosts this four-day leather fest…

Bosra Festival

September (annual)

Held in the Syrian town of Bosra, the site of some the most spectacular Roman ruins in the world, the 10-day Bosra festival showcases musical, dance and theatre groups from more than 20 countries.

Silk Road Festival

September (annual)

Taking its name from the route that was used for centuries to transport silk from China to the Mediterranean via Syria, the Silk Road festival is a commemoration of the crossroads of cultures…

Ramadan

September (annual)

Apart from being the holiest month in the Muslim calendar, Ramadan is also one of the most important annual events in terms of endurance and religious observation. Damascan Muslims show…

Eid al-Fitr

October (annual)

The three feast days of Eid al-Fitr that break the fast of Ramadan are celebrated when the new moon is sighted. The ancient city of Damascus becomes an extravagant gala during this annual…

Damascus Book Fair

October (annual)

Visitors can combine a trip to Damascus with a search through one of the best Arab book fairs in the Middle East.

Damascus Film Festival

November (annual)

Damascus is home every other year to this world-renowned film festival, where many independent filmmakers get the chance to screen their work to a multicultural audience.