Wasim Arslan

An evening of music, emotion, and hope

On May 10th, 2025, Wasim Arslan and his band will take the stage at TOBACCO Theater for a special album release concert. For the first time, Wasim will perform his long-awaited debut album live — a musical journey of personal and collective liberation, hope, and resilience.

What to Expect:
An evening filled with powerful songs, moving stories, and deep emotions. Wasim will take you on a journey from darkness to light, from oppression to freedom — a story that touches the soul and connects us all.

About Wasim’s Music:
Known for his warm, soulful voice and poetic lyrics, Wasim Arslan knows how to move his audience. His music flows effortlessly between intimate ballads and uplifting songs, blending traditional and modern sounds, Arabic and Western influences — always rich in emotion and personal storytelling.

About Wasim Arslan:
Wasim Arslan is a singer-songwriter from Aleppo, Syria, now based in Amsterdam. His work reflects the struggle between love and fear, freedom and oppression. Besides being a musician, he is a cultural ambassador and founder of the first Syrian festival in the Netherlands. His collaboration with Cappella Amsterdam resulted in the critically acclaimed performance “Aleppo”, awarded the prestigious Ovatie Award.