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Queen, Garou & Tayc, an Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc opening and Labess lead the month. Here is every verified show from 9 to 31 October, day by day.
CASABLANCA — This guide is for people who live here, not weekend tourists. It covers things to do in Casablanca in October 2026 from Friday 9 October, with venues, prices and ticket routes. Prices are in Moroccan dirhams (MAD), converted at USD/MAD 9.92 (RT, 8 October 2026).
The month opens with Queen and Beethoven on Friday 9 October. It closes with Labess and a Taylor Swift tribute on Friday 30 October. Saturday 31 October is Unity Day, a new paid national holiday. It falls on a Saturday, so it does not add a weekday off.
9 to 11 October: The opening weekend
Friday 9 October, 20:30
One Night of Queen
Megarama Casablanca · 350 MAD (about US$35)
A Queen tribute show that promises a concert where the audience sings from the first song to the last. The organiser says it is the closest you can get to Queen on stage today. A second night was listed for Thursday 8 October, which has now passed.
Friday 9 October, 20:00
Beethoven l’Exalté, Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc
Théâtre l’Hermitage · 100 MAD (about US$10)
The Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra marks its 30th season with a year devoted to Beethoven, ahead of the 200th anniversary of his death in March 2027. This first programme pairs the Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Seventh Symphony, with Dina Bensaïd as pianist and conductor. The same programme repeats on Saturday 10 October.
Saturday 10 October, 17:00
The Wellness Experience
OM Studios, Tahiti Beach · 350 MAD (about US$35)
A wellness event at a beachfront venue. It starts at 17:00, so it suits people who want an early evening out.
Saturday 10 October, 20:00
Garou & Tayc, Casa Music Show 2026
Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche · Listed at 600 MAD (about US$60)
Two francophone singers share one bill. The organiser promises unreleased duets, specially reworked for the night, plus solo performances of their biggest hits. It is the most expensive ticket of the opening weekend.
Saturday 10 October, 20:00
Beethoven l’Exalté, second night
Théâtre l’Hermitage · 100 MAD (about US$10)
The orchestra repeats Friday’s programme, which makes it the calmer option on a night crowded with pop shows.
Sunday 11 October, time to be confirmed with the venue
Candlelight: tribute to Hans Zimmer
Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud, Boulevard Zoulikha Nasri · 300 MAD (about US$30)
A quartet plays film music by Hans Zimmer by candlelight. The listing shows no start time, so confirm it with the venue before you go.
Sunday 11 October, 21:00
Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Hilton Garden Inn Casablanca Sud, Boulevard Zoulikha Nasri · 300 MAD (about US$30)
A quartet performs songs by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons by candlelight. The listing gives 21:00 as the start and 23:59 as the end.
15 to 17 October: Mid-month concerts
Thursday 15 October, 20:30
Nacim Haddad in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · 250 MAD (about US$25)
A weeknight concert at Megarama, the multiplex that also hosts the Queen show.
Saturday 17 October, 20:30
Haj Saïd Berrada & Abir El Abbed, La Grande Rencontre des Voix Marocaines
Barceló Anfa · 200 MAD (about US$20)
A concert of Moroccan vocal tradition, billed in a listing as an Issawa evening. Issawa is a Sufi musical brotherhood known for its chanting and rhythms.
Saturday 17 October, 20:30
Fehd Benchemsi & The Lalla in concert
Megarama Casablanca · 200 MAD (about US$20)
A second concert the same evening, so you can choose between a traditional voices night and a contemporary band.
22 to 24 October: Jazz, orchestra and Arabic song
Thursday 22 October, 20:30
MOEUN, jazz concert
Studio des Arts vivants · 300 MAD (about US$30)
MOEUN presents delicate pieces inspired by nature and emotion, including tracks from their album Intérieurs. It is the month’s main jazz date in our verified listings.
Friday 23 October, 20:30
Amal & Mazzika Orchestra
Studio des arts vivants · 250 MAD (about US$25)
Conductor and violinist Amal leads an orchestral tribute to timeless Arabic songs. Arrangements stay close to the classics that generations know.
Saturday 24 October, time to be confirmed with the venue
Wael Jassar in concert
Covered hall, Complexe Mohamed V · 180 MAD (about US$18)
The Lebanese singer is known for romantic ballads. The listing shows 18:30 in its details but 21:00 in its description, so confirm the start time with the organiser, Pavillon Culture, before you buy.
29 to 31 October: The closing stretch
Thursday 29 October, 20:00
Coldplay Tribute, A Sky Full of Stars
Complexe Mohamed V · 300 MAD (about US$30)
An immersive stadium-style tribute show.
Friday 30 October, 20:00
Labess, Mega Concert
Complexe Mohammed V · 250 MAD (about US$25)
Labess is an Algerian-Canadian band. The organiser describes a large staged concert built to make the whole audience dance.
Friday 30 October, 20:00
Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna, The Eras Experience
Complexe sportif Mohamed V · 150 MAD (about US$15)
A tribute show with costumes and choreography, running through songs from Love Story to Anti-Hero. It is on the same evening and at the same complex as Labess, so check which hall your ticket names.
Planning your Casablanca in October
Saturday 31 October 2026 is Unity Day, a new paid national holiday created by royal decision. It marks the UN Security Council resolution on the Sahara adopted on 31 October 2025. Public administrations and private employers are covered by two decrees.
Employees who must work that day receive double pay or compensatory rest. No other national holiday falls between 9 and 31 October 2026. The next one is the Green March on Friday 6 November.
Many of the shows above are listed with prices on the Citiz-On events calendar. Prices can differ between listings, so check the final total at checkout.
Four of the shows above are at Complexe Mohamed V, and others are at Megarama, Studio des Arts vivants and hotels. Venues are spread across the city, so check the address on your ticket before you travel. Where this guide says the time is to be confirmed, the listing did not give a reliable start time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Casablanca in October 2026?
From 9 October, the headline dates are One Night of Queen on Friday 9 October, Garou & Tayc on Saturday 10 October and Labess on Friday 30 October.
Is there a public holiday in Morocco in October 2026?
Yes. Saturday 31 October 2026 is Unity Day, a new paid national holiday. No other national holiday falls between 9 and 31 October.
Where is Beethoven l’Exalté performed in Casablanca?
The Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra plays at Théâtre l’Hermitage on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October at 20:00, with tickets at 100 MAD (about US$10).
Where can I buy tickets for Casablanca events?
The Citiz-On events calendar lists prices and venues for many of the shows above. Check the final price at checkout.
How much is a Garou & Tayc ticket?
The Casa Music Show 2026 on Saturday 10 October at Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche is listed at 600 MAD (about US$60).
Sources: Citiz-On events calendar, One Night of Queen, Garou & Tayc, Labess, RT (USD/MAD). Retrieved 8 October 2026.
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