Karachi tunes up for festival fever

The Family Music Festival and Lifestyle Expo will be held in Karachi next month, featuring a mix of artists from multiple genres, ranging from mainstream pop and hip-hop to regional music traditions.

The event will take place at the Expo Centre, Main University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal on October 4-5 and is set to run from 6pm onwards. The announced lineup includes several prominent names from Pakistan's music industry.

Confirmed performers include Bilal Saeed, Sahir Ali Bagga, Asim Azhar, Faris Shafi, Havi, Khudgarz Band, Young Stunners, Shahnila Ali, Shaman Ali Mirali, and Arshad Mehmood.

The programme combines a large-scale lifestyle exhibition with evening music performances. Organisers have indicated that the event is designed as a family-oriented activity, with access for a broad range of attendees.

The Lifestyle Expo will include shopping stalls, food courts, and recreational activities. These elements are intended to provide a full day engagement opportunity for families, adding to the live performances scheduled for the evening.

The Expo Centre Karachi is a venue commonly used for exhibitions, trade fairs, and entertainment events. The venue has the capacity to host large crowds across multiple halls and open areas.

The event follows a recent pattern in Karachi of combining cultural showcases with lifestyle and retail elements, blending entertainment with commercial exhibition.

With a two-day schedule and multiple performers, the Family Music Festival and Lifestyle Expo is positioned to be among the larger multi-activity gatherings in the city this year.