From August 15 to 21, the 9th edition of the international cultural gathering “Summer in Music” will occupy the Sablettes Promenade, featuring a lineup that blends Algerian heritage, urban beats, African sounds, reggae, rai, flamenco, and jazz. Organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Arts, the festival aims to use culture as a vehicle for social cohesion and to boost tourism in the capital.
Algiers is preparing to live through another week driven by musical rhythms. The 9th edition of the international cultural festival “Summer in Music” takes place from August 15 to 21, 2026, at the Sablettes West Promenade (El Mourabitoun) in Algiers. Performances start every evening at 9:00 PM and are completely free and open to all audiences.
Organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Arts, in coordination with the Wilaya of Algiers, this year’s event seeks to expand beyond a standard seasonal concert series. Organizers intend to transform it into a genuine engine for urban vitality, a meeting ground for diverse crowds, and a driver of tourist appeal for the metropolis.
Furthermore, the festival’s organizing committee aims to put artistic creation at the center of the urban space, making it accessible to a wide audience. The Sablettes Promenade will thus become a hub of cross-cultural dialogue, uniting Algerian and international performers around a lineup crafted to bridge national traditions with modern musical trends.
The festival also claims an international outlook while keeping Algerian cultural roots at its heart, aligning with the national strategy to promote creative industries. Free admission to every performance serves as a key highlights of this 9th installment.
Under the artistic direction of musician and conductor Amine Dehane, the program follows a creative direction that connects Algerian musical traditions with urban and global influences. Seven evenings are scheduled, spanning from Algiers haouzi to jazz, rai to West African rhythms, reggae to Gipsy flamenco, alongside alternative styles and fusion.
Evenings Highlighted by Fusion
From August 15 to 21, the festival offers a lineup defined by musical variety and cross-cultural exchanges. The opening night brings together Amine Dehane and Naima Dziria for a creative dialogue linking Algiers haouzi, jazz, and varied sonic influences.
The second evening highlights African rhythms and fusion, featuring Djam & T-Moh alongside Senegal’s Papi Art and Teranga Groove. On August 17, the stage will host Rai Roots and Amine Babylone for an evening dedicated to modern expressions of rai and contemporary Algerian song. August 18 features a crossover of Kabyle music and Ivoirian beats with Mourad Guerbas and the group Alliance T. The following night shifts to a participatory format with ADZ Karaoke Night, followed by Papa Dee bringing his reggae and urban style.
The local emerging scene takes center stage on August 20, with the Amine Dehane Orchestra, Chemsou Freeklane, and the group Twahrin. Finally, the closing show on August 21 promises a finale combining Gipsy flamenco and romantic rai to end the program on a festive, open-minded note. The orchestra led by Amine Dehane will back Tony Cortes, “The Gypsy Legend,” an international figure in Gipsy music, alongside Bilal Essghir, a prominent voice in contemporary sentimental rai.
Sablettes Transformed into a Festive Hub
Beyond the stage acts, the festival introduces a complete redesign of the grounds to deliver an expanded experience for attendees. With support from the Wilaya of Algiers and its partners, the Sablettes Promenade will be structured into several dedicated sectors: activity areas for families and youth, dining and relaxation spaces, and a “Mega Concerts” zone built for large evening crowds. This main venue features specialized stage design and technical equipment set up to welcome performers and visitors in a celebratory setting.
Innovation stands out as another focus for this edition. The festival introduces a masterclass titled “Music and AI,” led by Hakim Laadjal at the Artists’ Village. This initiative aims to introduce young creators to new technological topics connected to modern musical production. Through this approach, the festival seeks to align Algiers with a dynamic cultural movement focused on modern technology and the future of artistic creation.
Featuring a lineup of Algerian and global talent, dedicated zones for families and youth, an artificial intelligence masterclass, and free admission to all evening concerts, “Summer in Music” intends to make Sablettes a center for connection, discovery, and community throughout the summer season.