Mahrajan Festival, described as the UK’s first fully Arabic music festival, will take place at Crystal Palace Bowl in London on Saturday. Performers and fans say it is an important moment for Arabic communities, offering greater visibility, positive representation and a space to celebrate music and shared culture.

The all-day event is organised by Live Nation and ABU Recordings and aims to honour Arabic music across generations. Headliners include Saint Levant, Dystinct and Khaled, while Egyptian rapper Lella Fadda will also perform; attendees say the festival could bring together Arabic communities across London and the UK.