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DFF Music

DFF Music

Our concert series connects global sounds with regional voices in a programme of live performances.

Headliners features acclaimed regional and international artists whose work has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide through live performances that transcend borders.

Roots spotlights emerging voices from the region and beyond, offering a stage for talent that reflects the energy and creativity of the world’s contemporary music scene.

Scoring explores the intersection of film and music, highlighting the transformative role of composition in cinema through live performances that bring iconic scores to life.

Fri 21 Nov, 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM
Roots: Sounds of Sudan with Sammany Hajo and Karet Safar
Location: Msheireb Downtown, RKN store
Fri 21 Nov, 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
Roots: Sounds of Sudan with Oddisee
Location: Msheireb Downtown, RKN store
Sat 22 Nov, 5.00 PM – 6.00 PM
Roots: Sounds of Sudan with Gaidaa
Location: Msheireb Downtown, RKN store
Sat 22 Nov, 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
Roots: Sounds of Saudi with Jara, DJ Mubarak and Asayel
Location: Msheireb Downtown, RKN store
Sun 23 Nov, 8.00 PM – 9.30 PM
Roots: Nooriyah
Location: Msheireb Downtown, Presentedby store
Mon 24 Nov, 8.00 PM
Headliners: Saint Levant
With opening sets by Nooriyah and Nemahsis
Location: Lusail Boulevard, Headliners Stage
Tues 25 Nov, 8.00 PM
Headliners: yasiin bey
Opening set by Zeyne
Location: Lusail Boulevard, Headliners Stage
Wed 26 Nov, 7.00 PM – 9.30 PM
Roots: Artists for Acoustics with Dana Salah and Aishaa
Location: Msheireb Downtown, Atlas Bookstore
Thu 27 Nov, 8.30 PM – 10.30 PM
Scoring: Gustavo Santaolalla with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
Part of Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture
Location: Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium-3
Fri 28 Nov, 9.00 PM
Headliners: Elyanna
With a special performance by Dana Al Meer. DFF Closing Night.
Part of Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture.
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