DUBAI: The Liverpool Arab Arts Festival has unveiled the program for 2026, with this year’s event exploring music, literature, film and food. The program opens on July 17 with the return of the Al-Awhadel Band, who will perform at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall Concert Room. Led by Yemeni oud player and composer Yaser Awdhali, the group will showcase traditional Yemeni music. On July 18, attention turns to Sudanese culture with the Sudanese Culinary Arts and Literature event at The Black-E.