Music of the Mystics: Sufi Qawwali Night with Fanna-Fi-Allah
About this Event
Experience the Timeless Tradition of Sufi Qawwali, Live in Concert
Town Hall Birmingham, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ. Friday 3 September 2027, concert at 7.30pm with a 20-minute interval. Reserved seating in the Stalls: your ticket shows your row, your seat and the door to use.
Now in their 27th year of international touring, Fanna-Fi-Allah is one of the foremost traditional Qawwali ensembles in the world today. With thousands of performances across 50+ countries, they carry the living spirit of Sufi shrine music to global audiences, offering a rare and powerful immersion into this devotional art form.
Led by Tahir Qawwal and supported by a masterful ensemble of tabla, harmonium, and choral vocals, the group remains rooted in the classical Qawwali tradition, without fusion, electronics, or pop crossover.
Each performance is a vibrant expression of spiritual passion, featuring the poetry of Sufi saints such as Amir Khusrau and Baba Farid, delivered through powerful rhythms of clapping, soaring chorus lines, and deep, trance-inducing cycles. The atmosphere often includes whirling Sufi dancing and a communal, ecstatic energy that transcends language or belief. Though born in the Sufi Islamic tradition, this music invites all people, regardless of background, into a shared space of unity and divine love.
For those new to Qawwali, this is a beautiful opportunity to witness the tradition as it has been carried for centuries. For longtime listeners, it is a continuation of Fanna-Fi-Allah's dedication to preserving and sharing this sacred music with reverence and vigour.
Town Hall Birmingham is the city's great concert hall of 1834 on Victoria Square, a few minutes' walk from New Street station. Fanna-Fi-Allah played the hall in June 2026 and return to the same stage in September 2027.
Age guidance: under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
More information: https://fanna-fi-allah.com/
Ticket Policy
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 31.05 to GBP 81.96
