The ESNCM has established a new Oud Festival in the city of Nablus. Solo oud concerts, master classes, workshops, films, and oud making and repair workshops will all be presented to promote the historical and contemporary value of this instrument in Palestine. In addition, this festival will be a unique opportunity for ESNCM oud students and teachers, and Palestinian and international oudists, to perform solo concerts, share their musical messages, and open to audiences new dimensions of the oud sound.  

The first edition of the oud festival was planned for 14th - 23rd October 2015. However due to the current circumstances in Palestine, the festival has been postponed until further notice.