من المشرق للمغرب Open Air Festival "From East to West" – Holzmarkt x NŪN
📅 11.07.2026
🕛 From 12 to 22 hrs
📍 Holzmarkt Str. 25
🎟️ Entry: 5 Euro
On July 11th, NŪN invites you to the Men el Mashreq lel Maghreb | من الشرق للغرب.
at Holzmarkt, a one-day programme of music, fashion, food, craft, storytelling and performance showcasing contemporary SWANA cultures. From Morocco to Iran, SWANA culture spans borders and shared sensibilities in rhythm, hospitality and aesthetics.
The Takeover centres on cultural authorship, and expression, creating space for dignity, solidarity, and evolving collective narratives across communities today.
Programme (12:00 – 22:00)
💢 SPREELUNKE 💢 الساحة (Al-Saha) — The Square
12:00-13:30 – DJ Samer Odeh (Jordan)
Downtempo, deep house, and electronic
13:30-15:00 – DJ Aamiroo (Iran)
Dastgah to dubbed out chaabi electronic music
15:00-16:30 – DJ Dania Najari
with HassandraAhmad Baba and Lattakia
(Syria, Lebanon)
A dance and music performance spectacular: Hot. Wet. and Queer Arabness in Berlin.
16:30-18:00 – “Azulejo” directed by Munir Arreola and DJ Omar Zyami
with Amara R. Mata, Naomi Barki, Aisha Samat, Yada Barzan, Moni Refkah, Eliane Eid, Aleya, Saeed Asadsangabi, Ebrahim Alaodi
(Mexico, Morocco, Kurdistan, Syria, Egypt, Iran, Yemen and more)
Translates to “Tile” An immersive performance-DJ experience that celebrates the richness of SWANA cultures
18:00-19:30 – Malayek [skuun x acid halal]
(Palestine, Syria)
A debut live set of heavy bass, grime, dubstep and experimental low-end sound.
19:30-22:00 – DJ Soly
With Moni Refka, Andrea Fahed and Salam AlHassan
(Egypt, Syria, Lebanon)
A celebration of Egyptian dancefloor classics with live percussion and bellydance.
💢 Flamingo Beach 💢 المسرح (Al-Masrah) Theatre
16:30-17:00 Theatre X: I Have a Traum(A)!
Amer, Rugie, Aries, Leens, Ella
(Pakistan,Finland,Gambia, Afghanistan, Egypt,Germany)
a choreography exploring the dreams and traumas of migrants and refugees in the diaspora
17:00-19:00 ala bab allah with special guest
(Egypt, Syria)
Translates to “at the door of God”, a collective SWANA musicians making experimental music with traditional Arabic instruments.
19:00-20:30 Kokym
(Palestine)
Palestinian Popstar
20:30-21:30 Taghanja
An exciting new band is forming! With Simo Ait Harma, Nacer Mbiriko and Borys Slowikowski
(Morocco, Poland)
Exploring Moroccan Gnawa and Amazigh traditions with Guimbri, e-guitar, percussion, Bendir and Voice.
💢 Buddha Amphitheater 💢 المجلس (Al-Majlis) The Gathering Place
14:30-15:00 Mimi’s storytelling - Tales of North Africa
(Tunisia)
Explorative journey reminding us of the power of connectedness through storytelling. 2 stories 1 for kids and 1 for adults
15:00-16:00 Spoken Word - A Day in the Life
with Anwaar Alnour, Mariam Rasheed
(Algeria, Egypt, Palestine)
A Spoken word summit on “a day in the life” of being Diasporian.
💢 Acts across Holzmarkt and the space 💢
العروض المتجولة Al-'Urud Al-Mutajawila — Roaming Performances
12:00-16:00 Live painting by Shahd Issa
(Palestine, Egypt)
“How Do We Return to Ourselves? كيف نعود الى انفسنا؟”
Live Painting
12:00-16:00 Live painting by Ali Rasheed
(Palestine, Egypt)
“NŪN piece”
Live Painting and Graffiti
13:00 - 14:00 Tabla with Salam AlHassan
(Syria)
Live Arabic traditional drumming
14:00 - 20:00 Al-Qahwajiya offering coffee and tea
💢 Marktplatz 💢 - السوق (Al-Souq) The Market
Middle Beast (Jordan)
Palistone (Palestine)
Everytmrw (Palestine)
SEP the Brand (Palestine)
Holy Soul (Palestine)
💢 Crafts & Art Stalls 💢
Lais & Shine (Syria)
Eramla (Egypt)
Ashwaq (Palestine)
💢 Arts & Workshops 💢ورش فنية (warash fanniyya) — art workshops
Craft Workshops
14:00-16:00 – Tattreez Workshop with Juthouri (Palestine)
16:00-22:00 – Henna Workshop with Mariam Rasheed (Egypt)
Movement Workshops
14:00 - 15:30 – Ethno-movement “The Pulse of Heritage” with Munir Arreola (Mexico and Morocco)
15:30-16:30 – Dabkeh Workshop with Mohammad Ali Deeb
(Palestine)
💢 Culinary Highlights 💢
Shadi - Syrian Classics
A contemporary food concept drawing inspiration from Levantine flavors, centered around shared plates, open-fire cooking, and seasonal ingredients.
Wasahlan - Egyptian Classics
A food offering inspired by Egyptian culinary traditions, featuring familiar comfort foods and regional flavors presented in a casual, community-oriented format.
Malek el Konafeh - Konafeh
a beloved, traditional Middle Eastern dessert featuring crispy, buttery shredded pastry layered with gooey, melted cheese or sweet cream.
LAYALI NŪN - Afterparty Programme
24:00
💢 Kater 💢
The after party is dedicated to those who have mastered infusing their heritage and lineage into techno. From 22:30 until late, the afterparty at Saalchen brings together artists from across the Arab diaspora, exploring the intersection of cultural heritage and contemporary electronic music. Traditional rhythms, regional influences, and hypnotic techno merge into a sound that is both rooted and forward-looking. The night celebrates diaspora expression, cultural exchange, and the power of the dancefloor to connect worlds through sound.
Opening door at 24:00
DJ Lineup
24:00 - 01:30 – Ramy Hasnawe (Iraq)
01:30 - 03:00 – saHHar (Tunisia)
03:00 - 06:00 – Karim Alkhayat B2B Rag Up (Lebanon and Egypt)