Eid Al-Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday, 27 May, and Bahrain is preparing for a packed holiday filled with concerts, family attractions, live entertainment and festive experiences across the island. From waterfront malls and cultural performances to inflatable theme parks and beachside shows, something is happening in almost every corner of the country.
Whether you are planning relaxed evenings with family, shopping trips with the kids or live music nights, this year’s Eid calendar stretches well beyond the first few days of the holiday. Here is a complete venue-by-venue guide to what is happening around Bahrain this Eid.
Eid Celebrations at Marassi Galleria
Image Credits: Marassi Galleria
Marassi Galleria is hosting an extensive Eid programme throughout the holiday period, featuring live performances, traditional hospitality and what is being promoted as Bahrain’s first-ever mall light show.
Light Show
Visitors can enjoy a colourful evening light display taking over the mall every night during Eid.
Dates: 28 to 31 May
Show Timings:
- 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Eid Prize Giveaways
Shoppers will also have the chance to participate in prize giveaways during the early evening hours.
Dates: 27 to 31 May
Timings: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Live Musical Performances
Live music performances will run daily for more than a week, creating a lively atmosphere across the mall.
Dates: 27 May to 6 June
Timings:
- 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Traditional Bahraini Hospitality
Guests can also experience traditional Bahraini hospitality stations throughout the celebration period.
Dates: 27 to 31 May
Timings:
- 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Eid at The Avenues Bahrain
Image Credits: Avenues
The Avenues Bahrain has planned a wide-ranging Eid programme featuring children’s entertainment, cultural performances, traditional crafts and live music spread across different areas of the mall.
Kids’ Entertainment and Character Meet & Greets
Families can meet Leo and Loona during scheduled appearances at different gates across the mall.
Dates: 27 to 30 May
Locations & Timings:
- Gate 2: 11:00 am to 11:30 am
- Gate 4: 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Children can also enjoy caricature artists and balloon twisting sessions rotating between Gate 2 and Gate 4 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
At Electra, Gate 5, walkabout robots will appear on 29 and 30 May from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, alongside the GAME ON grand finale taking place at 3:00 pm.
Music and Cultural Activities at The Souk
Traditional and live music performances will bring festive energy to The Souk and The Forum.
- Oud performances: 27, 28 and 30 May from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Ismael Dawas Traditional Band: 29 May from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Classical live music at The Forum, Gate 4: 27 to 30 May from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Traditional Crafts
Guests can also explore cultural activities including basket weaving and Arabic calligraphy demonstrations.
Basket Weaving: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Arabic Calligraphy: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dates: 27 to 30 May
Food and Hospitality
Food carts and traditional hospitality stations will remain active throughout the celebrations.
- Food carts at Gate 4: 10:00 am to 1:00 am
- Traditional hospitality at Gates 1 and 6: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Dates: 27 to 30 May
Family Fun at Jannat Dilmun
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Jannat Dilmun, formerly known as Lost Paradise of Dilmun, is offering daily entertainment programmes designed especially for families and children throughout Eid.
The schedule includes:
- Minnie and Mickey meet-and-greets
- Dancing characters
- Stilt walkers
- Maui from Moana walkabouts
- Human statues
- Carnival performances
Special attractions throughout the holiday also include:
- Festival drum parades
- Live beach DJs
- Jump rope circus shows
- Bloom Parade performances
- Beachside games
- Fire shows
- LED stilt walker performances
Children can additionally enjoy arts and crafts activities along with meet-and-greets featuring Nio, Nia and Nayla.
The Big Bounce Arabia at Exhibition World Bahrain
Image Credit: The Big Bounce Arabia
One of the biggest attractions this Eid is The Big Bounce Arabia, the world’s largest inflatable theme park, arriving in Bahrain in collaboration with the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
The massive setup features giant slides, inflatable obstacle courses and interactive attractions suitable for both children and adults. Since the event runs for more than a week, visitors have plenty of time to plan their visit during the holiday period.
Dates: 28 May to 5 June
Location: Exhibition World Bahrain
Tickets: Starting from BHD 3
City Center Bahrain
Image Credit: City Centre
City Centre Bahrain will celebrate Eid Al-Adha from May 27 to May 29 with a festive, family-friendly program. The main events and performances will be hosted on the ground floor near Gate A, featuring a daily lineup of cultural shows, live music, and children’s activities.
Eid Event Schedule (May 27–29):
- Traditional Band Performance: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Live Guitar & Violin Performances: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Kids Magic Show: 6:00 PM – 6:40 PM (May 27 & 29 only)
Face Painting: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (May 28 only)
Wael Kfoury Live at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre
Image Credits: Wael Kfoury
Fans of Arabic music can look forward to a live performance by Lebanese singer and songwriter Wael Kfoury at Terminal 4 by Beyon.
Known for his romantic ballads and timeless Arabic pop hits, the concert is expected to be one of the major music events of the Eid weekend.
Date: 30 May
Time: From 8:00 pm
Location: Terminal 4 by Beyon, Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre
Eid Activities at Ramli Mall
Ramli Mall in A’ali, Bahrain, is hosting official Eid Al Adha celebrations from 26 May to 29 May 2026. The family-focused events will run daily from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
26 May 2026 – Pre-Eid Celebration
- Henna Corner
- Balloon Fun with Clown
- Balloon Twister
28 May 2026
- Nutty Scientists Show with Hands-On Participation
- Face Painting
- Cartoon Character Appearance
29 May 2026
- Traditional Band Performance
- MC & Gift Distribution
- Kids Interaction Activities
- Face Painting
Planning Your Eid Weekend in Bahrain
With events spread across malls, entertainment venues and amphitheatres, Bahrain’s Eid calendar offers something for every age group this year. Most activities continue for several days, making it easy to explore at a relaxed pace rather than fitting everything into the first day of Eid.
If you are planning to attend The Big Bounce Arabia or the Wael Kfoury concert, booking tickets early is recommended. For the rest of the celebrations, visitors can simply drop in throughout the week and enjoy the festive atmosphere across the island.