Assala Nasri's arrival in Damascus marked the beginning of the Syrian artist's return to stages in her country after nearly 15 years. After reaching the city on September 16, 2026, Nasri prepared for two concerts at the Fayhaa Sports Complex on September 17 and 19.
Although the venue for the concerts was initially announced as Fayhaa Stadium, verified information generally refers to it as Fayhaa Sports Hall or the Fayhaa Sports Complex.
A stage return in Damascus after nearly 15 years
Nasri's last known major stage performance in Damascus was a charity concert held at the Damascus Opera House in February 2010. The program scheduled for September 17 and 19, 2026, will bring the artist together with her Syrian audience again after a lengthy break.
The period during which the artist remained outside Syria after 2011 carries a background linked to her stance on political developments and protests in the country. For this reason, Nasri's return to the stage is not limited to the music agenda; it also brings her place in Syria's social and political memory back into focus.
Artists' union links return to renewed cultural activity
Mazen al-Natour, president of the Syrian Artists' Union, described Assala Nasri's return as significant both because a Syrian artist is reuniting with her country and because it reflects renewed cultural activity. The two concerts scheduled for the same week constitute an extensive program through which Nasri will meet audiences in her country after a long absence.
The events are also viewed as a symbolic development amid discussions about the restoration of public cultural and artistic programs in Syria following war and political crisis. Nasri's return to Damascus has also brought into the cultural debate the question of whether prominent artists who previously stayed away from the country can perform there again.
There is no verified information about which songs Nasri will perform at the concerts, ticket sales or venue occupancy rates. Details suggesting that concert proceeds will be transferred to aid organizations or that a new album will be promoted at the events are not part of the confirmed program.
