Siwa Oasis hosts dates festival from 14 to 16 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 01:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Siwa Oasis and the International Egyptian Dates Festival will share the same destination from 14 to 16 October 2026, when the ninth edition is scheduled in Siwa, Egypt. The oasis is preparing the programme at a time when its agricultural and tourism roles are both being emphasised.
Siwa Oasis prepares for the October dates festival
The festival is scheduled to run for three days at the Olympic Village in Siwa Oasis. Preparations include work on streets and public squares, cleaning and beautification, and attention to the area where the programme will be staged, according to a report by Al-Ahram Gate's festival report.
The programme will display dates from several Egyptian governorates and include participation by date-producing countries. Scientific sessions, competitions and specialist activities are also planned, alongside opportunities for producers, manufacturers and exporters to exchange experience.
What the dates festival reveals about Siwa Oasis
The event places Siwa's date production at the centre of a public programme rather than treating the oasis only as a sightseeing destination. Its focus on cultivation, processing, quality and marketing links the festival venue with the wider agricultural identity of the oasis.
The festival series was launched in Siwa in 2015, the Egyptian State Information Service reported when covering its eighth edition. That later edition took place in the Bahariya Oasis, but the official account described the series as a platform for Egyptian date farmers, manufacturers and exporters, with cultural activities, scientific seminars, competitions and exhibitions.
This history gives the 14 October 2026 opening a clear place in the event's development. The 2026 programme brings the series back to Siwa and adds a practical meeting point for people involved in the date sector, while the surrounding oasis remains the setting for the public-facing festival.
Why the 14 October programme matters for visitors
For visitors, the confirmed element is a festival at the Olympic Village from 14 to 16 October 2026. The programme combines displays with sessions and competitions, so the event is more than a single exhibition area.
The local preparation report also identifies the streets, squares and festival area as parts of the work before the opening. It does not announce a closure of other visitor sites in Siwa, so the specific festival venue is the practical focus for anyone planning around the event.
Visiting Siwa Oasis: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The International Egyptian Dates Festival is scheduled for 14 to 16 October 2026 at the Olympic Village in Siwa Oasis.
- The programme includes date displays, scientific sessions, competitions and specialist activities; the announcement does not state a separate change to access at other sites in the oasis.
- The event is tied directly to Siwa's date sector, with producers, manufacturers and exporters included in the programme, rather than being a general seasonal celebration.
- The festival area is being prepared through work on streets, public squares and the Olympic Village site before 14 October 2026.
Searching for Siwa Oasis on social platforms
These links open searches for Siwa Oasis on each platform.
Frequently asked questions about Siwa Oasis
When does the International Egyptian Dates Festival take place at Siwa Oasis?
The ninth edition is scheduled from 14 to 16 October 2026. Its venue is the Olympic Village in Siwa Oasis.
What is the International Egyptian Dates Festival?
It is a public programme focused on dates, with exhibitions, scientific sessions, competitions and specialist activities. The 2026 edition is the ninth and is scheduled for 14 to 16 October 2026.
Where is Siwa Oasis and how do you get there?
Siwa Oasis is in Egypt, and the confirmed festival venue is the Olympic Village in Siwa. The event announcement does not specify a transport route or station.
