Petra By Night

Experience the magic of the red-rose city Petra in the night! You walk through the mysterious Siq, the narrow canyon, only lit by candles and the stars, and in front of the Treasury you listen to Bedouin music and stories. The special aura of this evening puts you into Nabataean times. The excursion departs from the Petra Visitor's Center every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening at 8:30 PM and lasts around two hours. The fee is 12 JD, ca. 17 USD, per person. Children under 12 years of age are free of charge.

The Roman Army and Chariot Experience - Jerash

Jerash is the only place in the world where Roman army, gladiators and chariot racing performances can be experienced in an authentic setting, in the Hippodrome. This show consists of some 40 gladiators engaging in ancient battle tactics, fighting and competing in chariot races. From Saturday to Thursday daily shows at 11 AM and 2 PM, on Friday one show at 10 AM, on Tuesday the event doesn't take place. The fee is 12 JD, ca. 17 USD, per person. Children between 5 to 12 years pay 2 JD.

Amman Summer Festival, 8-24 July 2009

The Amman Summer Festival takes place at Hussein Park and is characterized by local and international participants. Visitors will be entertained by music bands, popular dances, a circus show, acrobatic performances, puppet theatre, gymnastic games and a handicraft market. 

Jordan Festival (formerly Jerash Festival), 7 July - 8 August 2009

The month-long Jordan Festival takes place all over Jordan, like in Amman, Jerash, Irbid, at Dead Sea and in Petra. With 270 activities visitors find various performances like singing, music, theatre performance, visual art, poetry, folklore performance, and handicrafts art. International artists from 43 countries take part including Cuba, China, India, Sri Lanka, USA, European and Arab countries. 

Petra Marathon, 26 September 2009

Runners can look forward to the first Petra Marathon, a challenging course through a unique landscape. The route passes the carved monuments like the Treasury and the Monastery before it turns out of Petra and goes through the mountain scenery.

Jordan Short Film Festival, 10-14 November 2009

In 2009, it is the 5th time the Jordan Short Film Festival (JSFF) will take place with events such as filmmaking workshops, discussion panels, meetings of filmmakers, and of course the Arab and International film competitions. The festival is Jordan's only independent competitive international short film festival, with the goal to promote artistic freedom of expression and intercultural understanding.

Jordan International Rally, 1-4 April 2010

The Jordan International Rally entails challenging routes in and around the Jordan Valley and within the Rumman forests. In 2010 Jordan welcomes for the 2^nd time the FIA World Rally Championship, attracting thousands of spectators to watch the world’s best drivers.

Amman Dead Sea Ultra Marathon, 9 April 2010

Participants of the Amman Dead Sea Ultra Marathon, start in Amman and make their way down to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea. The marathon is a fund raising event for the Society for Care of Neurological Patients, which provides neurological patients with medical aid and covers the costs of surgeries for the needy. In 2009, around 4100 runners from 48 nationalities went through this test of endurance.

Distant Heat, July 2010

Distant Heat is an annual concert and dance festival held in Wadi Rum and Aqaba. The fun begins with a party of electronic dance music in the spectacular desert of Wadi Rum. The festival continues with beach and pool parties at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba.