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When
July
Attendance
tens of thousands
Admission
Ticketed
Setting
Outdoor
The Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts is Jordan's premier cultural event — a summer celebration staged amid the extraordinary Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash, one of the best-preserved provincial Roman cities in the world, where colonnaded streets, temples, and ancient theaters host concerts, poetry, folk dance, and performances from across the Arab world and beyond.
The setting is the magic: performances in 2,000-year-old amphitheaters under the stars, an unforgettable blend of living culture and ancient stone, an easy add-on to Jordan's Petra and Wadi Rum.
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Event details
Typical dates
About two weeks in July/August
Admission
Ticketed performances · ruins entry separate
Parking
Most visitors day-trip from Amman by car or tour; there's parking at the site.
Nearest airport
Queen Alia International, Amman (AMM) — ~1.25 hr
Typical weather
Hot, dry Jordanian summer — 80s–90s °F by day, pleasant evenings for the performances.
Official website
Location
Jerash, Jordan
Where to stay
Hayat Zaman (Jerash area)
Countryside hotel near the ruins.
Amman hotels
Most visitors base in the capital and drive up.
Olive Branch Resort
Hillside stay between Amman and Jerash.
Where to eat & drink
Mansaf
Jordan's national dish of lamb, yogurt sauce, and rice.
Mezze & mashawi
Small plates and mixed grills.
Kunafa
The beloved cheese-and-syrup dessert.
Nearby attractions
Ancient Jerash
The colonnaded streets, Oval Plaza, and Roman theaters.
Amman (citadel & Roman theater)
The capital's ancient sites nearby.
Petra & Wadi Rum (add-on)
Jordan's legendary rose-red city and desert.
A sample itinerary
1Arrive + Amman
- •Fly into AMM
- •Afternoon: Amman Citadel
- •Evening: mansaf dinner
2Jerash + festival
- •Day: explore the Roman ruins
- •Evening: a festival performance in the ancient theater
3Onward
- •Head south to Petra & Wadi Rum, or to AMM
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Travel tips
- Explore the ruins by day, then see a performance under the stars.
- Base in Amman and day-trip, or stay near the site.
- Extend the trip to Petra and Wadi Rum.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Jerash Festival?
About two weeks in July or August, among the Roman ruins of Jerash, Jordan.
Where are performances held?
In the ancient site — including its 2,000-year-old Roman theaters and colonnaded spaces.
What else should you see in Jordan?
Combine it with Amman, and continue to Petra and Wadi Rum for the classic Jordan trip.
Going with friends?
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Start planning freeTrekUnity is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Jerash Festival or its organizers. Dates, prices, and details are provided for informational purposes and can change — always confirm on the official event website before booking.