Winter is concert season in Pakistan. The weather cools and the biggest names in ghazal, Sufi and qawwali music go back on stage. If you have been searching for upcoming concerts in Pakistan 2026, this page lists every show on the Media Sniffers winter calendar, from Islamabad and Lahore to Karachi, Sialkot and Multan, with dates, timings, ticket prices and booking numbers.
We will keep this list updated as new dates are confirmed, so bookmark it and check back before you plan your weekends.
The Media Sniffers winter 2026–27 line-up: six live events across five cities.
Quick list: concerts in Pakistan, November 2026 to January 2027
| Date | Event | City | Tickets from |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Revival Episode 12 — Ustaad Ghulam Ali | Islamabad | Rs 3,499 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Noor-e-Maskan — Zeeshan Ali | Sialkot | Rs 2,499 |
| Coming soon | Safa Burj Mall Launch Event | Islamabad | Invite / TBA |
| December 2026 | Sham-e-Mastana — Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad | Multan | TBA |
| 9 Jan 2027 | Zeeshan Ali Live (Hum Mashal-e-Rah) | Karachi | TBA |
| 16 Jan 2027 | Revival Episode 13 — Ustaad Ghulam Ali | Lahore | Rs 3,499 |
Six events, five cities, eleven weeks. Hollow markers show dates still to be announced.
1. Ustaad Ghulam Ali live in Islamabad — Revival Episode 12 (8 November)
The headline show of the season. Revival, the cultural series created by Media Sniffers, brings the ghazal maestro Ustaad Ghulam Ali to the capital on Sunday 8 November 2026, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. He performs with his sons Aamir Ghulam Ali and Naazir Ghulam Ali. Ticketwala lists four seating options: General (chairs) at Rs 3,499, Farshi (floor cushions) at Rs 7,999, VIP (sofas) at Rs 11,999 and a VVIP pass at Rs 100,000 that includes a chance to meet the legend himself. Book on Ticketwala or call 0370-0030582.
2. Zeeshan Ali in Sialkot — Noor-e-Maskan (14 November)
Lahore-born, classically trained vocalist Zeeshan Ali brings his ghazal and Sufi set to Sialkot for Noor-e-Maskan, a fundraising evening by Hum Mashal-e-Rah, with Media Sniffers as marketing and execution partner. The show runs 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are Rs 2,499 (General), Rs 5,999 (Farshi) and Rs 6,999 (VIP) on Ticketwala, or call 0370-0030581. Every ticket supports the foundation’s work.
3. Safa Burj Mall launch event, Islamabad (coming soon)
Not a concert, but one of the biggest launch nights planned for the capital this season. Media Sniffers is staging the unveiling of Safa Burj Mall, a mixed-use tower of shops, food court and apartments. Date and guest details will be announced on our upcoming events page.
4. Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad in Multan — Sham-e-Mastana (December)
Pakistan’s most celebrated qawwali brothers, flag-bearers of the Delhi-based Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana and the voices behind Coke Studio favourites such as “Kangna” and “Aaj Rang Hai”, bring a full qawwali night to Multan in December 2026. The exact date and venue will be announced soon. Booking line: 0370-0030581.
5. Zeeshan Ali in Karachi (9 January 2027)
Karachi gets its own Zeeshan Ali evening on Saturday 9 January 2027, again in partnership with Hum Mashal-e-Rah. If you missed him in Sialkot, this is the next chance in the new year. Bookings: 0370-0030581.
6. Ustaad Ghulam Ali live in Lahore — Revival Episode 13 (16 January 2027)
Lahore, where Ghulam Ali began his career on Radio Lahore in 1960, closes the season. Revival Episode 13 is a Revival x Maskan collaboration on Saturday 16 January 2027, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with the same four seating tiers as Islamabad. Book on Ticketwala.
Other big concerts in Lahore, Islamabad & Karachi this season
Other headline shows this winter, from artists’ announcements and Ticketwala listings in late October 2026. Confirm on the official ticket page before you travel.
| Date | Artist / event | City |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Sajjad Ali — The Legacy Tour | Islamabad |
| 6 Nov 2026 | Asim Azhar — Asim Ali Tour | Faisalabad |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Asim Azhar — Asim Ali Tour | Lahore |
| 7 Nov 2026 | Zeeshan Ali — Live & Exclusive | Karachi |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Asim Azhar — Asim Ali Tour | Islamabad |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Zeeshan Ali — Live & Exclusive | Faisalabad |
| 15 Nov 2026 | Zeeshan Ali — Live & Exclusive | Islamabad |
| 21 Nov 2026 | Zeeshan Ali — Live & Exclusive | Lahore |
Asim Azhar is bringing the production from his sold-out international tour home, promising new stage design and visual effects across three cities in three nights. Sajjad Ali’s Legacy Tour celebrates one of Pakistani pop’s longest careers. Note that Asim Azhar’s Islamabad date falls on the same evening as Revival Episode 12, so Islamabad fans will have to choose between pop and ghazal that night.
Venues
Organisers increasingly share the exact venue with ticket holders close to the date for security reasons, which is why Ticketwala lists only the city for several shows. See our pick of the top 5 venues in Islamabad for big events.
Festivals to watch for
Media Sniffers’ own CHAOS festival and Taste food and music festival have hosted 12 to 16 top artists per edition and audiences of 30,000 to 40,000 people. New dates are announced on our upcoming events page. For food-and-music festivals this winter, see our guide to food festivals in Pakistan 2026–27.
How to get the best seats
- Book early. Ticketwala currently shows launch prices below the listed full price, and discounted tiers usually sell out first.
- Choose your seating style. Farshi seating puts you on cushions close to the stage, which is how ghazal and qawwali were traditionally heard. Chairs are better for longer evenings.
- Arrive 45 minutes before start. Security checks at large Pakistani events take time, especially in Islamabad.
- Follow Media Sniffers on Instagram and our upcoming events page for venue reveals and last-minute releases.
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