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50 researched guides to events in the UAE. Every date and price traces to a source named on the page.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 concerts and after-parties: who plays which night
Four Yasalam concert nights, an official after-party and three nights of DJ sets at 16/360. Most of them are tied to a Grand Prix ticket.
The best concerts in the UAE in 2026-27, month by month
The shows most people are searching for, in date order, with the venue and the lowest price printed in The National's October round-up.
Arabic music in the UAE 2026-27: concerts and festivals to book
From arena pop to oud and piano, the season has a strong run of Arabic music, much of it in late November.
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai: shows in 2026-27 and venue guide
Dubai's main arena sits at City Walk. The season runs from Arabic and South Asian stars to a Broadway musical and rescheduled spring shows.
Comedy in the UAE 2026-27: Trevor Noah, Russell Peters and more
Abu Dhabi runs a comedy season at Etihad Arena and Dubai Opera hosts Trevor Noah for four nights.
Dance music and nightlife events in the UAE 2026-27
From the opening of Ushuaia in October to Grand Prix week and a March festival, here are the dated nights and what they cost.
Dubai Opera 2026-27: the season, the building and how to book
The dhow-shaped theatre in Downtown Dubai opened on 31 August 2016. Its tenth season runs from comedy and the Bolshoi to ice ballet.
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi: what is on in 2026-27 and what to know
Abu Dhabi's biggest indoor venue sits on Yas Bay. Its autumn and winter programme runs from comedy and Riverdance to Hans Zimmer and a three-week musical.
Indian and Pakistani artists in the UAE 2026-27: concert dates
Three headline dates in Dubai between October and November, at Coca-Cola Arena and Dubai Opera.
Musicals and theatre in the UAE 2026-27: Phantom, Chicago, Riverdance
A long run of The Phantom of the Opera in March is the headline, but Riverdance, Chicago and Swan Lake on Ice come first.
UNTOLD Dubai 2027: new dates, venue and what we know
The festival has moved to March. The dates, venue and an entry price are confirmed; the line-up is not.