En Jordanie,
La Musique
Va Crescendo
Fête de la musique en Jordanie - 2026
Music Industry
The Institut français de Jordanie offers a diverse cultural programme through its Cultural Department. The Programme encompasses a wide range of cultural activities ranging between film screenings, debates, music and film festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other activities targeting mainly youth and children but also adults, students and families.
The Institut also participates actively in and supports cultural events organized in collaboration with Jordanian and European partners.
Exchange Music Lab
Empowering Jordan’s music professionals.
Exchange Music Lab is a music incubation project led by the Institut français de Jordanie and implemented in partnership with the Amman Jazz Festival. Funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs as part of its support for cultural and creative industries abroad, the programme contributes to the professional development of Jordan’s independent music sector.
Designed as a 16-month programme, Exchange Music Lab supports mid-career music managers, self-managed artists and music-industry professionals in Jordan. Through practical training, individual mentorship and professional networking, it equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to manage sustainable careers, develop independent projects and reach regional and international markets.
From artistic identity to international opportunities
The programme combines three complementary stages:
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Collective learning sessions led by Jordanian, regional and French experts.
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One-to-one mentorship, professional discussions, pitching sessions, speed meetings and collaborative jam sessions.
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Access to festivals and professional networks in Jordan and France.
The sessions address key areas of today’s music industry, including artistic identity, storytelling and branding, music ownership, copyright, publishing, revenue generation and live music as a professional career path.
A platform for learning, creation and exchange
Exchange Music Lab goes beyond conventional training by creating opportunities for participants to meet, collaborate and present their work. Its activities have included a residency and mentorship programme in Petra, concerts, jam sessions and participation in professional music events such as Babel Music XP in Marseille.
The project has brought together 31 music managers and self-managed artists, with contributions from 20 Jordanian, regional and French experts. A dedicated mentorship programme supported 25 participants, while public performances—including a Francophonie Month concert featuring 20 artists—helped connect the programme with wider audiences.
By linking local talent with regional expertise and French professional networks, Exchange Music Lab strengthens the foundations of Jordan’s music ecosystem and supports a new generation of artists and managers in developing ambitious, independent and internationally connected careers.
July 27th 2026
10:00 pm
Tuk-Tuk
Directed by Qasem Al Shahmeh
(Arabic dialogue with french and english subtitles - 18:39 min)
Through an unexpected journey filled with encounters and adventures, we embark aboard Abu Saddam’s tuk-tuk for a ride through the camp — a place full of life, stories, and human connections. Abu Saddam is not the hero of this story, but rather the catalyst who sets events in motion.
Over the course of what initially appears to be an ordinary day, he helps a neighbour, drives children to school, and later in the afternoon suddenly decides to initiate a “duel”. The film unfolds through a series of spontaneous scenes and encounters, revealing daily life in the camp: its streets, its residents, and its energy — all seen through Abu Saddam’s curious eyes and lively conversations.
Music Industry
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Exchange Music Lab
1995-2020
Franco-Arab Film Festival
For 25 years, from 1995 to 2020, the French Institute of Jordan organized the annual Franco-Arab Film Festival in Amman. When, in 2020, the Royal Film Commission (RFC), the FFFA's central and historic partner, decided to set up the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF), it was decided to integrate the Franco-Arab film festival under the name of Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section, as the only section backed by a foreign institution
2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
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2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
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Fête de la Musique
1995-2020
Franco-Arab Film Festival
For 25 years, from 1995 to 2020, the French Institute of Jordan organized the annual Franco-Arab Film Festival in Amman. When, in 2020, the Royal Film Commission (RFC), the FFFA's central and historic partner, decided to set up the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF), it was decided to integrate the Franco-Arab film festival under the name of Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section, as the only section backed by a foreign institution
2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
Briefly describe your degree and any other highlights about your studies you want to share. Be sure to include relevant skills you gained, accomplishments you achieved or milestones you reached during your education.
2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
Briefly describe your degree and any other highlights about your studies you want to share. Be sure to include relevant skills you gained, accomplishments you achieved or milestones you reached during your education.
Amman Jazz Festival
1995-2020
Franco-Arab Film Festival
For 25 years, from 1995 to 2020, the French Institute of Jordan organized the annual Franco-Arab Film Festival in Amman. When, in 2020, the Royal Film Commission (RFC), the FFFA's central and historic partner, decided to set up the Amman International Film Festival (AIFF), it was decided to integrate the Franco-Arab film festival under the name of Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section, as the only section backed by a foreign institution
2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
Briefly describe your degree and any other highlights about your studies you want to share. Be sure to include relevant skills you gained, accomplishments you achieved or milestones you reached during your education.
2020-2025
Rendez-Vous Franco-Arab Section
Briefly describe your degree and any other highlights about your studies you want to share. Be sure to include relevant skills you gained, accomplishments you achieved or milestones you reached during your education.
Franco-Arab RDV
The Franco-Arab Film Festival has proven to be a cultural landmark for over 25 years. It offered to the Jordanian public a selection of French movies and recent films co-produced between France and the Arab World. Some 3,000 viewers used to attend it annually.
In 2020, the Amman International Film Festival – Awal Film (AIFF) integrated the Franco-Arab Film Festival under the title of Franco-Arab Rendez-Vous. This non-competitive section enriches the selection of the AIFF with films taping into both the Arabic and French cultures, reaching out to a larger public.
In addition, The French Institut organises the short film competition where young Jordanian talesnts participate with their short films. Winners of this competition participate in the Franco-Arab Film Festival that is organised since over tne years, in the Frency city: Nisy-le-Sec. Similarly, the Franco-Arab Rendez-Vous showcases the four short films that have won the annual Franco-Arab Short Film Competition in Noisy-le-Sec.
Novembre numérique
Novembre Numérique, or Digital November, is an annual event dedicated to celebrating the intersection of technology, innovation, and culture. Held during the month of November, this initiative aims to promote digital creativity and engagement across various artistic and cultural domains by the French institute
Music Day
Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, is an annual celebration in France that takes place on June 21st, marking the beginning of summer.
This vibrant event encourages musicians of all genres and skill levels to perform in public spaces, turning streets, parks, and squares into impromptu stages. The celebration aims to promote the accessibility and diversity of music, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for different musical styles.
In Jordan, the spirit of Fête de la Musique is embraced with enthusiasm. Local musicians and music enthusiasts come together to celebrate this day
Francophonie
The Month of La Francophonie is a special time dedicated to honoring and promoting the linguistic and cultural diversity of French-speaking countries around the world. During this month, events and activities are organized by member Embassies of the 'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie' to highlight the contributions of French language and culture, fostering a sense of unity among the global Francophone community."
Every March, school and university visits are conducted in addition to a wide number of cultural, culinary and intellectual activities to comomerate the beauty and importance of the French language.
What's on?
Explore a myriad of upcoming cultural events brought to you by the Cultural Department of the French Institute in Jordan.
Our upcoming program promises a dynamic range of activities, including film screenings, engaging debates, vibrant music and film festivals, captivating concerts, thought-provoking exhibitions, and various other events tailored for youth, children, adults, students, and families alike.
Stay tuned for an enriching cultural experience as we actively participate in and support collaborative events with our Jordanian and European partners. The upcoming lineup is curated to immerse you in the richness of cultural diversity and artistic expression. Join us in celebrating the vibrant tapestry of upcoming events at the French Institute in Jordan!
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