Amman International Theatre Festival, Mar-Apr, the only theatre festival in the Middle East organised by an independent theatre company (performances are in Arabic and English) (website: www.goethe.de/ins/jo/amm/deindex.htm)
Dead Sea Ultra Marathon, Apr, classic marathon running from Amman to the lowest point on earth (website: www.deadseamarathon.com)
Jordan Rally, Jul, Jordan's premier motor sport event, throughout the Jordan Valley (website: www.jordanrally.com)
Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, Jul-Aug, poetry readings, concerts and films, Jerash (website: www.jerashfestival.com.jo)
Global Village, Jul-Aug, international carnival with fun fair, shopping, food and drink, theatre, folklore and culture, Marj Al-Hamam area, Amman (website:  www.globalvillagejo.com)
Jordan Short Film Festival, Aug, annual showcase featuring the best in short films from around the world, see website for locations (website: www.jordanfilmfestival.com)
Eid al Fitr, ninth month of the Muslim calendar (usually Sep-Oct), feast held at the end of Ramadan to celebrate the ending of fasting, throughout Jordan