Save the Dates Update – Adding Arabic Music Retreat France –

The 30th Annual Arabic Music Retreat- August 8 – 15, 2026 will take place at Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA USA https://arabicmusicretreat.org Registration will open in the spring! To join our email list, contact: arabicmusicretreat@gmail.com

Here’ s the update:  The Arabic Music Retreat France – May 30 – June 6, 2026 in Angers, France

Simon Shaheen is delighted to be working with the al-Kamandjati Association to present the first annual Arabic Music Retreat in France, modeled on the Retreat in the U.S. (Note: This is in addition to the Retreat that will take place at Mount Holyoke College in the US in August).

The Arabic Music Retreat France will be held in the historic city of Angers, at a monastery that has been converted into a community and training/event center, known as Tiers-lieu de l’Esviere. The Retreat in France will be limited to 40 participants.  

Registration will open soon. If you would like to be on the email list for the Arabic Music Retreat France please email: arabicmusicretreatfrance@gmail.com

Best,
Kay Campbell
Admin Director
Arabic Music Retreat