RABAT · Culture
Kadim Al Sahir plays the Théâtre Royal esplanade on Friday 9 October, the Moroccan Philharmonic opens its season on Thursday 8 October, and Mo Amer arrives on Saturday 31 October. The month, day by day.
RABAT — This guide is for people who live in Morocco’s capital or are staying for weeks. It lists things to do in Rabat in October 2026 day by day, with venues, prices where the seller publishes them, and the points we could not confirm.
The month is strongest at the Théâtre Royal de Rabat, the Zaha Hadid-designed hall on the Bouregreg river, and at the Théâtre National Mohammed V in the city centre. Prices below are in Moroccan dirhams (MAD), with US$ values at the RT rate of about 9.98 MAD per US$ on 5 October 2026.
Every event here was checked on the venue, the organiser or the ticket seller. Where a time or price is not published, we say so rather than guess. Events before Monday 5 October are left out.
8 to 11 October: the season opens
Thursday 8 October, 20:00
Beethoven l’Exalté, Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc
Théâtre National Mohammed V, Avenue Al Mansour Addahbi · Paid, price on the OPM event page
The orchestra opens its 30th season with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 7. Dina Bensaïd conducts and plays the solo part. A pre-concert talk with her starts at 18:30. The same programme then tours to Casablanca (9 and 10 October) and Tangier (11 October). Tickets are through opm.ma.
Friday 9 October, time not published
Kadim Al Sahir with the Royal Symphony Orchestra
Esplanade of the Théâtre Royal de Rabat, Oued Bouregreg · Price not published on the theatre page
The Iraqi singer performs live with the orchestra in an open-air setting. The theatre expects more than 5,000 spectators. Tickets are sold through events.ma, and we could not see live availability, so check there before you plan around it. The date and venue come from the theatre’s own programme.
Saturday 10 October, 15:00
Tara sur la Lune (Tara on the Moon)
Théâtre Bahnini, central Rabat · Tickets on Guichet.com
A daytime stage show listed on Guichet.com. The seller’s page is the place to check the price and the language of the performance before you book.
Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, times not published
Littératures Itinérantes 2026: “Le monde écrit par elles”
Bibliothèque Nationale du Royaume du Maroc, Agdal · Entry not stated
A literary weekend built around women writers, held at the national library. Culturama lists entry as free. Check the library or the organiser for the session times.
16 to 19 October: comedy and orchestra
Friday 16 October, 20:00
Djamil Le Shlag: Exode(s)
Salle Haj Bahnini, central Rabat · Paid, tickets on Guichet.com
A French-language one-person show by the comedian Djamil Le Shlag. It suits residents who follow French stand-up comfortably.
Monday 19 October, time not published
Royal Symphony Orchestra: Elgar, Tchaikovsky, Wagner
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · Price not published on the theatre page
The theatre lists an orchestral evening with works by Edward Elgar, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Richard Wagner. Booking runs through events.ma. The theatre page does not give a start time or the soloists.
25 to 31 October: tribute, theatre and holiday weekend
Sunday 25 October, 20:30
Hassan El Fad: Hassan Jidane
Théâtre National Mohammed V, Avenue Al Mansour Addahbi · From 200 MAD (about US$20)
One of Morocco’s best-known comedians brings a new show built around everyday life going out of control. Tickets are on events.ma, and the theatre also lists the date in its monthly programme.
Thursday 29 October, time not published
This Is Michael, a tribute to Michael Jackson
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · Price not published on the theatre page
The production is led by the performer Lenny Jay. Tickets run through events.ma.
Thursday 29 October, 19:00
Iqtibās, by Sarah M.
Festival Jassad, listed as fully booked (“complet”)
A Franco-Moroccan story of love and anger that mixes theatre, dance and slam, in French and Darija. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and is advised for ages 14 and over. The Institut français agenda shows this date as full, so ask about a waiting list.
Saturday 31 October, 20:00
Mo Amer, new show
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · From 500 MAD (about US$50) on events.ma
The Palestinian-American comedian, known for the Netflix series “Mo”, performs live. The theatre’s page is in French and does not state the language of the performance, so confirm that with the seller if it matters to you.
Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, times not published
Boujloud Film Fest, prologue edition
Rabat, venue not confirmed · Ticketing not confirmed
The organisers describe a new festival of fantasy and genre cinema, starting with a two-day prologue. Their crowdfunding page gives the dates but we could not confirm the venue, the films or the ticket price. Treat it as a maybe until the festival publishes a programme.
Planning your Rabat in October
Saturday 31 October is now a public holiday in Morocco. The government council adopted Aïd Al Wahda, the Unity Day, into the official calendar on 15 January 2026, and this is the first year it is marked. Because it falls on a Saturday, most offices will not notice, but Mo Amer’s evening falls on a national holiday.
Ticketing is split across several platforms. The Théâtre Royal sends buyers to events.ma. The OPM sells through opm.ma, and Guichet.com and Ticket.ma carry many comedy and concert dates. Several theatre pages do not publish prices, so ask the venue before you assume.
For more on the city, read our report on the OPM season opener, our guide to the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat-Salé, and our explainer on Morocco’s place in the region.
What this means for you
If you are a US reader living in or visiting Rabat, the best-value tickets are the local comedy and the OPM season opener. At about 9.98 MAD per US$, a 200 MAD seat for Hassan El Fad costs roughly US$20, while Mo Amer starts near US$50.
The most popular dates, Kadim Al Sahir and Iqtibās, are the ones most likely to be sold out. Decide early, and keep a second plan from the free or lower-priced options.
What we do not know: start times for the Théâtre Royal events, prices for most orchestral dates, and the venue for the Boujloud prologue. We will keep the guide as these become public.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Rabat in October 2026?
Kadim Al Sahir plays the Théâtre Royal esplanade on Friday 9 October, the Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc opens its season on Thursday 8 October, and Mo Amer performs on Saturday 31 October.
Where can I buy tickets for Rabat events in October 2026?
The Théâtre Royal de Rabat sends buyers to events.ma, the Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc sells through opm.ma, and Guichet.com lists several comedy and theatre dates. Check each seller for the final price.
Is there anything free in Rabat in October 2026?
The sources we checked do not state an entry price for Littératures Itinérantes at the national library on 10 and 11 October, so confirm with the organisers. The Institut français agenda shows Iqtibās on 29 October as fully booked.
Is 31 October 2026 a public holiday in Morocco?
Yes. Aïd Al Wahda, the Unity Day, was added to the official holiday calendar on 15 January 2026 and falls on Saturday 31 October this year.
Sources: Théâtre Royal de Rabat, Théâtre Royal programme, Orchestre Philharmonique du Maroc, Institut français de Rabat, Culturama, events.ma, Boujloud Film Fest on Ulule, Le Brief, Guichet.com. Retrieved 5 October 2026.
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