The performances
American Ballet Theatre appears on 20 November according to The National, with the festival listing giving 21 November, from AED 125. Algarabia, a flamenco and Arabic music production, is on 26 November, from AED 100, and Verdi's Opera Gala on 29 November, from AED 125.
SailGP
The SailGP Grand Final is on 28 and 29 November, the first SailGP event at Emirates Palace, with a USD 2 million decider. See our SailGP guide.
Planning
Several of these dates are part of the autumn leg of the Abu Dhabi Festival. Check each ticket for the correct date and venue. For the wider week see Frieze and NOMAD, which fall in the same fortnight.
The festival context
Most of these dates belong to the autumn leg of the 23rd Abu Dhabi Festival, which runs 10 October to 19 December 2026. The festival lists the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for the Verdi gala on 29 November and describes Algarabia as the Arab-world premiere of a flamenco and Arabic music production. Because sources differ on some dates, read the date and venue printed on your own ticket.
Events in this guide
American Ballet Theatre at Emirates Palace
Algarabia
SailGP Grand Final, Abu Dhabi
Verdi's Opera Gala
FAQ
When is American Ballet Theatre in Abu Dhabi?+
20 November according to The National, 21 November in the festival's listing. Check your ticket.
How much is Verdi's Opera Gala?+
From AED 125.
Is the SailGP Grand Final at Emirates Palace?+
Yes, 28 and 29 November 2026.