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Muscat Nights festival draws over 1.5 million visitors

Month-long cultural festival running until January 31 also generates 84 million social media views, municipality says.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, January 25, 2026

MUSCAT — Muscat Nights 2026 has attracted more than 1.5 million visitors since its launch on January 1, Muscat Municipality said, highlighting strong public turnout for the month-long cultural and entertainment festival.

The municipality said the event has also generated wide digital engagement, recording 84 million views and a reach of 10.3 million across social media platforms.

Running until January 31, Muscat Nights 2026 features cultural, entertainment and sporting activities across eight main venues in the Omani capital, including Qurum Natural Park, Naseem Garden and Al Amerat Park. The programme includes international circus performances, drone light shows, concerts and heritage village experiences.

The festival is part of broader efforts to enhance Muscat’s profile as a cultural and tourism destination, offering family-friendly entertainment and showcasing Omani heritage alongside international attractions.

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