The ESNCM organizes an annual month-long Arabic music festival called Layali al-Tarab fi Quds al-Arab (Nights of Tarab in Arab Jerusalem). It is a celebration of Arabic music performances by professional Palestinian musicians, guest artists, and teachers and students from the ESNCM.
 
The Layali al-Tarab festival was established in 2009 and it is main focus is on strengthening the music appreciation of Arabic and Oriental music, with particular emphasis on the Tarab genre and classical Arabic singing. The festival centers on Jerusalem, but has also included performances around Palestine. Performers have included Aicha Redouane, Dalal Abu Amneh, and Simon Shaheen with the Jerusalem Arabic Music Ensemble, as well as advanced ESNCM student ensembles such as Turath and Maqamat.