Duo Safar: Imed Alibi & Zied Zouari feat Justin Adams
Zied Zouari and Imed Alibi unite as Duo Safar for an intimate musical journey at Kings Place, blending Arabic classical traditions, jazz and Mediterranean rhythms. Virtuosic violin, intricate percussion and refined improvisation create a deeply expressive performance rooted in North African and Mediterranean musical heritage.
A powerful dialogue between strings and percussion, Duo Safar brings together two of Tunisia’s most distinctive contemporary musicians: acclaimed violinist and composer Zied Zouari and celebrated percussionist Imed Alibi. “Safar”, meaning journey in Arabic, is an intimate and cinematic musical encounter rooted in the rich traditions of the Mediterranean and North Africa. Revisiting the spirit of their acclaimed 2014 album also titled Safar, produced by Justin Adams, the duo strips the music back to its essence: raw emotion, refined improvisation and deep musical conversation. Blending classical Arabic traditions with jazz, contemporary composition, and world influences, Duo Safar creates a mesmerising soundscape where soaring violin lines meet intricate rhythmic textures. Their performances move effortlessly between contemplation and intensity, carrying audiences across imagined landscapes from the Maghreb to the wider Mediterranean.
Together, Duo Safar offers a deeply expressive live experience; ancient and modern, intimate and expansive, guided by virtuosity, spontaneity and a shared musical heritage.
This event will last for approximately 75 minutes without an interval.
Concessions & Under 30s tickets
Kings Place Concessions Tickets
We want to ensure that people who may be struggling financially to purchase a ticket can still enjoy visiting Kings Place. A limited number of tickets are allocated for certain events (if the ticket type does not show in the booking pathway, it means they are not available for this event or have all been sold). Concessions tickets are accessible for people on the following criteria (for more information visit our FAQs)
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Disability Benefit
- Income Support or Job Seekers allowance
- Students
£10 ‘Under 30s’ tickets
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for certain shows to attendees aged under 30. To access Under 30s tickets, your account needs to be updated with your Date of Birth. Please visit the account centre to add your Date of Birth and go to ‘Other Preferences’ to opt in to the Under 30s Scheme.
If £10 tickets are available, the ticket discount will apply automatically at checkout. If the discount does not apply, this means all ‘Under 30s’ tickets have sold out for the performance.
Please note that proof of age may be requested at the venue.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Kings Place is situated just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, one of the most connected locations in London and now the biggest transport hub in Europe.
Our address is:
90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
The Venue
Our performance spaces are situated on the lower ground floor. Hall One, Hall Two and St Pancras are located in level -2, reached by stairs, escalator and lift from the ground floor entrance level.
Event Times
Door times indicate auditorium entrance times only. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Kings Place seating areas, gallery-level art, canal-side terrace, café, restaurant and bar throughout the day and evening.
- Our events begin promptly at the advertised start time. Typically, there is no support unless otherwise stated.
- We recommend arriving in good time before the performance. The Hall doors will open 30 minutes before the performance to allow time to take your seats, or to choose a space for standing shows.
- Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance where possible
Access
We aim to make your visit to Kings Place as comfortable as possible. For more information about the accessibility of Kings Place, including details about our Access Scheme, please visit this page.
If you would like to discuss your access requirements with a member of our team, please get in touch with the Box Office team at info@kingsplace.co.uk.
Food & Drink
Rotunda Bar & Restaurant
Rotunda, situated on the ground floor of Kings Place, offers a unique dining and drinking experience alongside Regent’s Canal. The concert bar in the venue foyer will also be open for select events.
Green & Fortune Café
Recently re-furbished and now open with a new look, the Green & Fortune Café is open for selected concerts. Serving hot and cold food and drinks, including sandwiches, salads, soup, stew and a pie of the day, alongside a choice of cakes made by the on-site bakery team. See here for selected concert dates and standard opening hours.
About Imed Alibi
Imed Alibi, awarded Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture in 2021, has collaborated internationally with artists including Rachid Taha, Natasha Atlas, Emel Mathlouthi and Kel Assouf. Alongside his work as a performer and composer, he has also served as Director of the International Festival of Carthage and Carthage Music Days.
About Zied Zouari
Zied Zouari is recognised as one of the leading voices of contemporary Arabic violin. A composer, improviser and scholar, he has performed at major international venues including the Institut du Monde Arabe, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and Festival de Carthage, collaborating with artists such as Goran Bregović, Sylvain Luc and Daniel Mille.
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