A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival

مهرجان الظاهرة السياحي

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MusicIbri
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration30 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 420,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's scale sets it apart from
Language["ar"]Currency: OMR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival in Ibri

The A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival is a month-long winter event held in Ibri, the main city of Oman's Ad Dhahirah Governorate. Its third edition ran from January 8 to February 6, 2026, combining an open-air bazaar, heritage exhibitions, live entertainment and adventure activities such as kart racing, mountain biking and climbing.

Ibri does not carry the name recognition of Muscat or Salalah on most visitors' itineraries through Oman, but the city has spent the past several years working to change that through the A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival, a month-long winter event that has grown quickly into one of the country's larger provincial festivals.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's scale sets it apart from smaller regional events: its third edition drew an estimated 420,000 visitors and generated more than 23 million views across social media platforms, figures that place it among Oman's larger provincial festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Programming spans international entertainment shows, artistic concerts and poetry evenings alongside a heritage village, a consumer market and a dedicated hall for international restaurants and cafes, giving the event both a cultural and a commercial dimension

03

The city starts moving

Organisers have also framed the festival explicitly around economic impact, reporting that it created opportunities for more than 200 jobseekers and supported over 30 small and medium enterprises during its month-long run

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Ad Dhahirah Governorate sits in central Oman and has increasingly used large-scale winter festivals like this one to project a modern tourism identity alongside its older heritage as a trading and agricultural region

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing traditional exhibitions with contemporary entertainment and adventure sport to attract a wide cross-section of visitors

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the event area in Ibri to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Modest clothing appropriate for a family-oriented public festival: covered shoulders and knees, breathable fabrics for warm daytime hours, and a light jacket for cooler winter evenings in...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ibri.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["ar"] · OMR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map23.23 N, 56.51 EOpen in Google Maps

Ibri, Al Dhahirah, Oman

Nearest airportOHS — Suhar
TransportUse the event area in Ibri to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ibri.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ibri via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ibri, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearModest clothing appropriate for a family-oriented public festival: covered shoulders and knees, breathable fabrics for warm daytime hours, and a light jacket for cooler winter evenings in Ibri's interior desert climate.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Oman and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival?

A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival is listed for Past edition: 8 January–6 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does A'Dhahirah Tourism Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Ibri, Oman. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

30 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ibri, Al Dhahirah, Oman

How big is it?

Medium: 420000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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