Bosra Festival
When: Sep 2007 (annual)

The Roman amphitheatre in Bosra, Syria
Held in the Syrian town of Bosra, the site of some the most spectacular Roman ruins in the world, the 10-day Bosra festival showcases musical, dance and theatre groups from more than 20 countries.

The aim of the event is to encourage cultural exchange and to promote Syria's rich archaeological heritage. Bosra is home to marvellous sites like the miraculously-preserved Roman amphitheatre, which can accommodate up to 15,000 people and is built in such a way that the sound from the stage can be heard from all corners of the theatre without the aid of technological equipment.
Also worth a visit are the Cathedral of Bosra, the Umari Mosque and the monumental arch on the Decumanus Maximus.

Silk Road Festival
When: Sep 2007 (annual)

Stage performances at the Silk Road Festival, Syria
Taking its name from the route that was used for centuries to transport silk from China to the Mediterranean via Syria, the Silk Road festival is a commemoration of the crossroads of cultures and civilisations that the silk commerce brought about. It is held every September in Syria, touring key cities such as Palmyra, Damascus and Aleppo.
For three days these ancient cities are the stage for music performances, art exhibitions, sporting events, seminars, competitions and much more, representing each and every cultureonce involved in the trade of the precious fabric.

Specific event details are published on the Syrian Tourism website as soon as they are available.

Citadel - Jazz Lives in Syria
When: Jul 2008 (annual)
Where: Citadel
Opening Hours: 8pm

The stage and the crowd at the Jazz Lives in Syria in 2005
Growing in popularity every year and held simultaneously in the Damascus and Aleppo Citadels, Jazz Lives in Syria features six jazz evenings in each city. International performers, music workshops, concerts by local musicians and a one-day event designed to introduce children to jazz music through games and short performances are all on the programme.
For more info: http://jazzlivesinsyria.com/