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Lebanese-born Swedish musician Maher Zain will perform in Istanbul on Sept. 12 as part of his world tour.
The concert will take place at Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Acik Hava Sahnesi, one of the city’s main open-air venues. Organizers said Zain will present songs from his new album as well as some of his most popular tracks.
Zain recently met audiences in Türkiye during the “Ramadan at the Presidential Complex” events. His upcoming Istanbul concert aims to mark what organizers describe as a new chapter in the artist’s relationship with Türkiye.
The concert’s stage production has been prepared by international teams.
Organizers said the show will feature a special lighting design and a stage setup that supports a strong visual narrative.
They also plan to bring surprise local and international musicians on stage to perform alongside Zain.
Zain, who was born in Lebanon and has lived in Sweden since the age of eight, has built a global audience through his music.
During a recent television appearance, which aired live from the Presidential Complex in Ankara as part of a Ramadan cultural series, he spoke about his connection to Turkish music.
Maher Zain said he listened to Turkish songs in his childhood and described himself as a fan of Ibrahim Tatlises and Tarkan.
“Turkish songs have a very different spirit,” he said during the broadcast, where he also performed a Turkish piece for viewers.
In the same program, Zain spoke about the role of faith in his work. “Islam is not only a religion; it is not only about the Quran or the mosque. It is a complete way of life. This is very inspiring for me, and it is a source of inspiration that I use in my songs.”
Zain also noted that his audience extends beyond Muslim listeners. “I have non-Muslim listeners,” he said, adding that he receives messages from countries he had never heard of before. “I am not Muslim, but I love your songs,” he quoted from comments he receives, describing this as valuable for him.
Organizers said the Istanbul concert is designed not only as a music event but also as a reflection of the global artist’s ongoing ties with Türkiye.
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