bahrainthismonth.com | SEPTEMBER 2026 HAPPENINGS 22 September Happenings & Hoppings Oud Nights: Abadi Al-Johar Brings Four Decades of Gulf Music to Terminal 4 Known as ‘Ikhtabout Al Oud’, the octopus of the oud, Saudi artist Abadi Al-Johar takes over Terminal 4 by Beyon this September as part of its Oud Nights series. With a career spanning more than four decades, Al-Johar has become one of Khaleeji music’s most respected voices, known for his distinctive vocals and masterful oud playing. Expect an evening steeped in nostalgia as a Gulf music legend takes the stage. Venue: Terminal 4 by Beyon, Exhibition World Bahrain Date & Time: September 25 | 6pm Khalid Abdulrahman Brings Soulful Gulf Melodies Khalid Abdulrahman brings his distinctive sound to Terminal 4 by Beyon for an evening celebrating Gulf music. Known for blending traditional and contemporary Arabic influences, the Saudi singer pairs poetic lyrics with emotive melodies and a catalogue of fan favourites, promising a performance firmly rooted in the sound that has defined his career. Venue: Terminal 4 by Beyon, Exhibition World Bahrain Date & Time: September 24 Bollywood Mehfil: Shahid Shabaz Brings Sufi Soul to Sol Lounge Sol Lounge at The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel sets the scene for an intimate evening of Sufiinspired melodies this September, as Shahid Shabaz makes his way from Dubai for a rare, upclose performance. Expect timeless music delivered with pure emotion, the kind of set that’s less about being heard and more about being felt. With capacity limited to just 150 guests, this is shaping up to be one of the season’s most exclusive musical evenings. Sol Lounge, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel | Friday, September 4, 2026 | Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm | Pre-sale tickets available Tropical Spectrum: 26 Artists, One Theme, Endless Interpretations Bahrain Financial Harbour bursts into colour with Tropical Spectrum, a group exhibition bringing together 26 artists under one evocative theme. Curated by Sudeeip Deshpandey and Zainab Al Halwachi, the exhibition explores the tropical world through individual interpretations spanning abstract, representational and experimental works, giving visitors 26 distinct creative perspectives to discover. Venue: Bahrain Financial Harbour Date & Time: September 12-24 | Opening: September 12, 6.30pm A Comedy Night with Imran Al Aradi Bahraini comedian Imran Al Aradi returns to the stage for Sometimes Funny, a casual stand-up comedy night where he’ll be testing newly written material alongside his trademark anecdotes and quick crowd work. With more than two decades of experience across stand-up, broadcasting and hosting, Al Aradi brings his distinctive style of home-grown comedy to an intimate, laid-back evening. Venue: Downtown Bar, InterContinental Regency Bahrain Date: September 15
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