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Dhofar Season 2026 to feature over 125 cultural and artistic events
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Dhofar Season 2026 to feature over 125 cultural and artistic events

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Dhofar Municipality announced 125 cultural, artistic, sporting, and entertainment events for the Khareef Dhofar Season 2026.
  • The season, running from June 21 to September 21, aims to boost the governorate's status as a tourist and cultural destination.
  • Highlights include the Dhofar International Theatre Festival, a new Sculpture Festival, and traditional performances.

Dhofar Governorate is set to host over 125 cultural and artistic events during its Khareef Dhofar Season 2026. The season officially launches on June 21 and will continue until September 21, according to an announcement by the Dhofar Municipality.

The extensive program aims to solidify the governorate's reputation as a premier tourist and cultural hub. The municipality's chairman emphasized a strategic focus on developing the identity of local tourist sites while delivering world-class performances and high-quality entertainment.

Key attractions for the 2026 season include the second edition of the Dhofar International Theatre Festival and the debut of the Dhofar International Sculpture Festival. Visitors can also anticipate traditional symphonic and choral performances, stand-up comedy, and a variety of sporting and heritage events.

The 2026 season focuses heavily on developing the identity of local tourist sites while offering world-class performances and high-quality programs.

— Chairman of Dhofar MunicipalityDescribing the focus of the upcoming Khareef Dhofar Season.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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