Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi will host a 25-day cultural festival featuring qawwali, hip-hop and diverse local and international artistic performances.
KARACHI: The third World Culture Festival Karachi 2026 will begin Thursday with a series of cultural activities and performances, bringing together diverse artistic traditions under a 25-day programme organised by the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi.
The festival will open with a hip-hop dance performance and a qawwali night, offering audiences a mix of contemporary and traditional artistic expressions. The event aims to promote cultural exchange and provide a platform for artists and performers to showcase their talents.
The festival’s formal inauguration is scheduled for Friday, October 30, with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah set to officially open the event.
Organisers expect the programme to feature a range of cultural activities and performances over the 25 days, highlighting the diversity of local and international artistic traditions. The festival is intended to encourage cultural understanding and artistic collaboration by bringing performers and audiences together.
Ahead of the opening, a press conference will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the auditorium of the Ahmed Shah Building. Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hussain Shah and Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi President Muhammad Ahmed Shah will brief the media on the festival and its programme.
Geo is the media partner for the event.
The opening performances on Thursday will mark the start of the festival’s activities, while the formal inauguration by the chief minister will follow on Friday. The programme is expected to offer opportunities for audiences to experience different forms of artistic expression and engage with a variety of cultural traditions.
Through its mix of performances and creative activities, the World Culture Festival seeks to strengthen cultural engagement and provide a shared platform for artists from different backgrounds. This year’s edition will continue that effort through its 25-day programme in Karachi.
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