Qawwali Night with Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers — World Culture Festival Karachi 2026

Qawwali Night with Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers opens the World Culture Festival Karachi 2026, bringing one of the subcontinent's most enduring musical traditions to the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on the evening of 29 October 2026. Hamza Akram Qawwal represents the 26th generation of the Qawwal Bachon Ka Gharana of Delhi, a musical lineage spanning more than seven centuries and tracing its roots to the tradition associated with Hazrat Amir Khusrau. The grandson of legendary Qawwali maestro Ustad Munshi Raziuddin Qawwal, Hamza carries this heritage forward alongside his brothers Taimoor and Abdul Akram, performing on stages across Pakistan and around the world. Lineup: Hamza Akram Qawwal Taimoor Akram Abdul Akram Festival Context: The World Culture Festival Karachi 2026 runs from 29 October to 22 November 2026, welcoming 1,000+ artists from more than 150 countries in a landmark celebration of international cultural exchange. Heritage: Qawwal Bachon Ka Gharana of Delhi, 26th generation Registration: www.acpkhi.com/events