Fri, Oct 30
|Alumni Auditorium, Jock Turcot uOttawa
Sounds Of The East - Ottawa
From Sayed Darwish to Abdel Halim Hafez and Mohammed Abdu, the timeless sounds of the Arab world come alive for one unforgettable night.
Time & Location
Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Alumni Auditorium, Jock Turcot uOttawa, 85 University Private, Ottawa, ON K1N 1H3
About the event
Sounds of the East is a live tribute concert presented in Ottawa and Montréal for two exceptional evenings celebrating the music of three defining icons of the Arab world: Sayed Darwish, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Mohammed Abdu.
Presented first at the University of Ottawa’s Alumni Auditorium, followed by the Cinquième Salle at Place des Artsin Montréal, the concert will bring new life to the timeless songs that have shaped generations and touched audiences across the Arab world.
Every song tells a story. Every melody awakens a memory. Every performance carries us through the love, longing, joy, and resilience expressed in this remarkable music. Performed live by Hikaya Band, the concert offers an emotional musical journey filled with powerful vocals, rich arrangements, and timeless melodies.
More than a tribute concert, Sounds of the East is a celebration of Arabic music and its extraordinary ability to connect people across generations, cultures, and…
Tickets
Ottawa- General Admission
This ticket admits one person to Sounds of the East on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7 PM, at the University of Ottawa Alumni Auditorium, 85 University Private, Ottawa. Join Hikaya Band and Illara for an evening of Arabic classics, celebrating the music of Sayed Darwish, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Mohammed Abdu, performed live. Unassigned seating. Open to the public.
$35.00
+$4.55 HST
+$0.99 ticket service fee
Ottawa- Early Birds Tickets
Sale ends
Oct 07, 4:05 p.m.
Enjoy a special early-bird rate for Sounds of the East on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7 PM, at the University of Ottawa Alumni Auditorium, 85 University Private, Ottawa. Join Hikaya Band and Illara for an evening of Arabic classics, celebrating the music of Sayed Darwish, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Mohammed Abdu, performed live. This ticket provides the same access as general admission at a reduced advance-purchase price. Valid for one person. Unassigned seating. Open to the public.
$30.00
+$3.90 HST
+$0.85 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00