Ibrahim Maalouf live in Madrid

Experience Ibrahim Maalouf live on October 29th

Ibrahim Maalouf will perform at La Riviera in Madrid, Spain on October 29, 2026. Maalouf is a French-Lebanese trumpeter and composer known for blending jazz with Arabic musical influences, particularly maqam traditions. His compositions frequently incorporate complex harmonies, improvisation, and rhythmic structures drawn from both Western and Middle Eastern musical forms. He often utilizes a custom-built trumpet featuring additional valves allowing for quarter-tone inflections crucial to Arabic scales. Throughout his career, Maalouf has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and collaborated with a diverse range of artists.

La Riviera, the venue hosting the concert, originally opened as a theatre in 1918, undergoing several transformations throughout its history. Initially showcasing variety shows and operettas, it later functioned as a cinema during the mid-20th century. In the 1980s, La Riviera was repurposed as a popular nightclub and concert hall, becoming a significant location for live music in Madrid. The venue is characterized by its Art Deco architectural style and relatively intimate capacity – holding approximately 2,500 attendees – contributing to its reputation for energetic performances.