Assala Nasri Returns to Damascus After More Than 16 Years Away

Assala Nasri is set to return to the stage in Damascus after more than 16 years, with two concerts scheduled for September 17 and 19, 2026, with half of the proceeds going to charity.

  Mon , August 24 2026 / 06:58 PM Updated At: 2026-08-24 18:58:24

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Syrian singer Assala Nasri is preparing to open a new chapter with her Syrian audience as she returns to performing in Damascus with two concerts scheduled for September 2026.

The highly anticipated return will end an absence of more than 16 years from Syrian stages and marks a significant moment in the singer's relationship with audiences in her home country.

Assala's Last Concert in Syria

Assala's last official concert in Syria took place in February 2010, when she performed a charity concert at the Damascus Opera House in support of children battling cancer.

The following years brought major changes to Syria's political and social landscape, while Assala remained away from performing on stages in her country.

Why Did Assala Stop Performing in Syria?

Following the outbreak of protests in Syria in 2011, Assala publicly expressed opposition to Bashar al-Assad's government and support for the protests.

Her position was followed by a lengthy absence from Syrian concert stages, although Damascus and Syria continued to feature in her public statements and artistic journey.

Following the fall of Assad's government in December 2024, speculation gradually increased about Assala returning to Syria and performing for her home audience.

Those expectations have now turned into a confirmed return with two concerts scheduled for September.

Assala's Return Creates Major Buzz in Damascus

The preparations for Assala's return began before the singer herself arrived in Damascus.

Her image appeared on a large screen in Umayyad Square in central Damascus as part of a promotional campaign titled “The Return of Authenticity.”

The campaign generated significant public attention and helped build anticipation for her long-awaited return to the Syrian stage.

Assala's Damascus Concert Dates

Assala Nasri is scheduled to perform two concerts on September 17 and 19, 2026, at Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall in Damascus.

The performances will mark her first official concerts in Syria in more than 16 years.

When Will Assala's Concert Tickets Go on Sale?

Tickets for the two concerts are scheduled to go on sale online starting September 5, 2026.

The concerts are expected to attract large crowds, given the emotional significance of Assala's return and the long absence of the singer from Syrian stages.

50% of Concert Proceeds to Support Charities

Assala's return will also have a humanitarian dimension.

Organizers announced that 50% of the proceeds from the two concerts will be allocated to charitable organizations, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor.

The charitable initiative adds another meaningful element to Assala's return, turning the concerts into both artistic and humanitarian events.

Assala Begins a New Chapter with Her Syrian Audience

The September concerts represent an important milestone in Assala's career and her relationship with her Syrian audience.

After years away from Syrian stages, she is preparing to meet her fans again in Damascus, combining the emotion of returning home with the excitement of a new artistic chapter.

When will Assala return to perform in Damascus?
She will perform two concerts on September 17 and 19, 2026.

Where will Assala's Damascus concerts take place?
The concerts will be held at Al-Fayhaa Sports Hall in Damascus.

When was Assala's last official concert in Syria?
Her last official Syrian concert took place in February 2010 at the Damascus Opera House.

When will tickets go on sale?
Online ticket sales are scheduled to begin on September 5, 2026.

How much of the concert proceeds will go to charity?
Fifty percent of the proceeds from the two concerts will be allocated to charitable organizations.

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