Kuwait Live Events
Hala February Festival, National Day celebrations and the Kuwait International Book Fair
Kuwait's live events calendar is centred on its extraordinary national celebrations — the Hala February Festival marks National Day and Liberation Day with concerts, fireworks, and street events across Kuwait City, the Kuwait International Book Fair is one of the largest in the Arab world, and the Kuwait Jazz Festival brings world-class performers to the Gulf.
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Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day
Kuwait's most patriotic celebrations — fireworks over the Arabian Gulf on 25–26 February
Kuwait National Day (25 February) and Liberation Day (26 February) are the most important days in the Kuwaiti calendar — marking Kuwait's independence from Britain in 1961 and the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation in 1991 respectively. The two days are celebrated with extraordinary patriotic fervour — fireworks over the Arabian Gulf, military parades, concerts, and the entire country decorated in the red, green, white, and black of the Kuwaiti flag. The corniche is packed with families, the Kuwait Towers are illuminated, and the atmosphere of national pride and joy is extraordinary. Liberation Day in particular — marking the end of the seven-month Iraqi occupation — is one of the most emotionally charged national celebrations in the world.
Event Highlights
- Kuwait's most important national celebrations — 25–26 February
- Spectacular fireworks over the Arabian Gulf
- Military parades and concerts across Kuwait City
- Liberation Day — marking the end of the Iraqi occupation in 1991
- The entire country decorated in the Kuwaiti national colours
- One of the most emotionally charged national celebrations in the world
What to Do There
- Watch the fireworks over the Arabian Gulf
- Join the celebrations on the corniche
- Visit the Kuwait Towers illuminated at night
- Attend a National Day concert
- Explore the decorated streets of Kuwait City
Event Info
Next Event
25–26 February annually
Location
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Duration
2 days
Ticket Price
Free — public celebrations
Travel Tips
- ·Fly direct from London to Kuwait City (6 hours)
- ·Book accommodation 2 months in advance
- ·Kuwait is one of the safest countries in the Middle East
- ·Combine with Dubai or Bahrain for a Gulf region trip
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