A concert marking World Music Day was held Thursday evening, Oct. 1, 2026, at Pishewa Hall of the Ministry of Culture and Youth in Erbil.
The event was organised and supervised by the Directorate of Music and Heritage, affiliated with the General Directorate of Culture and Arts of Erbil.
A number of Kurdish artists and singers from Erbil performed traditional and contemporary works of Kurdish music during the evening.
The event was attended by government and political officials, cultural and artistic figures, writers, media professionals, and members of the public.
The concert featured live performances by singers and instrumentalists, highlighting Kurdish musical traditions and heritage.
The event also highlighted the role of music in preserving cultural heritage and bringing people together through artistic expression.
The World Music Day commemoration was part of Erbil’s cultural activities aimed at marking international occasions while presenting them through local Kurdish artistic traditions.
