About
The El Hizjra Festival opens with a Night of Arabic Literature at Floor17, on the rooftop of the Leonardo Hotel in Amsterdam, on Friday 13 November from 19:30. Writer Abdelrahman ElGendy and singer Dalal Barnoussi are the main guests.
What to expect
The evening is devoted to Arabic literature and culture, with food, music, an Arabic souk and room to meet writers, thinkers, makers and lovers of the festival.
- Talk with writer Abdelrahman ElGendy
- ElGendy discusses his memoir Huna
- Singer Dalal Barnoussi from Marrakech performs
- Arabic souk and space to meet
- Evening closes with music
Questions
When does El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature start and end?
El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature runs Friday, 13 November 2026, 19:30 until 22:00.
Where is El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature?
El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature takes place at Floor17, Staalmeesterslaan 410, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature?
Tickets for El Hizjra Festival: Night of Arabic Literature cost €15 on the official ticket shop.
What else happens that evening?
Food and music
An Arabic souk
Room to walk around, meet people and keep talking
The night closes with music
Arabic and Moroccan events
Getting there
Floor17, Staalmeesterslaan 410, 1057 PH Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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