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Fes Festival of World Sacred Music: 29th edition to celebrate memory and creation
via Le Matin2 min read
The 29th Fes Festival of World Sacred Music will take place from June 4 to 7, 2026, in Fes, Morocco, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This edition will honor the "Mâalemines," master artisans who are guardians of traditional skills and heritage, celebrating their role in transmitting memory across aesthetic, spiritual, and social dimensions. The festival will feature a condensed yet rich program over four days, including 18 performances by over 160 artists across various city venues. New this year are morning performances to broaden the festival experience. The opening show, "Anima Ex Materia — From Heaven to Earth," will be held on June 4 at Bab Makina, dedicated to the soul of craftsmanship. Recognized as a premier sacred music festival globally, it continues to serve as a platform for cultural and spiritual dialogue, an effort recently acknowledged with the Italian "Mercurio Alato" award for its cultural diplomacy. The 2026 edition will also highlight Moroccan-German relations, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties, with an original creation titled "Bodies" by artist Kat Frankie, featuring voices from Lebanon, Morocco, India, and the High Atlas. Beyond musical performances, the festival will launch the "Le Souffle de la main" award to promote young talents in creative professions. The Festival Forum will explore the connection between science and traditional arts through the artisan's role as a mediator between the visible and invisible. Exhibitions
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