The biggest concerts and shows in the UAE this season
Abu Dhabi and Dubai both run a full calendar of arena and theatre shows through the cool season, and the two cities split it neatly: Etihad Arena and the Yas Island grounds in Abu Dhabi, Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai Opera and Expo City in Dubai.
This list covers named acts at those venues, in date order. Prices are the lowest category reported when we checked, and each entry links to the official seller.
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Concert·DubaiGipsy Kings by André Reyes
Oct2222 Oct 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiA Gipsy Kings concert led by André Reyes at Dubai Opera on Thursday 22 October 2026.
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Concert·DubaiNancy Ajram Live
Oct2424 Oct 2026Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiThe Lebanese pop star Nancy Ajram performs at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday 24 October 2026, from AED 210.
- 3Concert·Dubai
Blue Live
Oct2525 Oct 2026Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, Expo City DubaiThe British boy band Blue plays the open-air Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre on Sunday 25 October 2026.
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Comedy·Abu DhabiRussell Peters Live
Oct2525 Oct 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe Canadian comedian Russell Peters opens the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season at Etihad Arena on Sunday 25 October 2026.
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Theatre·Abu DhabiRiverdance
Oct31to 1 Nov31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe Irish dance show Riverdance plays Etihad Arena on 31 October and 1 November 2026, with tickets from AED 215.
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Concert·DubaiBenjamin Clementine at Dubai Opera
Nov11 Nov 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiThe British singer-songwriter Benjamin Clementine performs at Dubai Opera on Sunday 1 November 2026.
- 7Concert·Abu Dhabi
Hans Zimmer Live
Nov1313 Nov 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe film composer Hans Zimmer plays Etihad Arena on Friday 13 November 2026, in the autumn programme of Abu Dhabi Festival.
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Theatre·Abu DhabiAmerican Ballet Theatre at Emirates Palace
Nov2020 Nov 2026Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu DhabiAmerican Ballet Theatre performs at Emirates Palace on Friday 20 November 2026, with tickets from AED 125.
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Comedy·DubaiTrevor Noah Live
Nov25to 2925 to 29 Nov 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiTrevor Noah plays four nights at Dubai Opera, 25, 26, 28 and 29 November 2026, after demand extended the run from two shows.
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Concert·DubaiAtif Aslam Live
Nov2727 Nov 2026Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiThe Pakistani singer Atif Aslam performs at Coca-Cola Arena on Friday 27 November 2026.
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Concert·DubaiHiba Tawaji and Ibrahim Maalouf
Nov2727 Nov 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiThe Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji and the trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf share the stage at Dubai Opera on Friday 27 November 2026.
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Concert·Abu DhabiTarkan Live
Nov2727 Nov 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe Turkish pop star Tarkan plays Etihad Arena on Friday 27 November 2026, with tickets from AED 295.
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Concert·Abu DhabiAndrea Bocelli: Romanza
Dec22 Dec 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs at Etihad Arena on Wednesday 2 December 2026, with tickets from AED 295.
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Theatre·DubaiBolshoi Theatre at Dubai Opera
Dec2to 62 to 6 Dec 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiThe Bolshoi Theatre brings an opera and a ballet to Dubai Opera in early December 2026: The Tsar's Bride, then The Nutcracker.
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Concert·Abu DhabiYasalam After-Race Concerts 2026
Dec3to 63 to 6 Dec 2026Etihad Park and Etihad Live, Yas IslandFour nights of headline concerts on Yas Island during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week, 3 to 6 December 2026, for Grand Prix ticket holders.
- 16Concert·Dubai
Guy Manoukian at Dubai Opera
Dec1111 Dec 2026Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiThe Lebanese-Armenian pianist and composer Guy Manoukian plays Dubai Opera on Friday 11 December 2026.
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Concert·Abu DhabiMariah Carey: Christmastime
Dec1212 Dec 2026Etihad Arena, Yas IslandMariah Carey's Christmastime show comes to Etihad Arena on Saturday 12 December 2026, with tickets from AED 249.
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Theatre·DubaiChicago the Musical
Dec16to 2016 to 20 Dec 2026Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiThe Broadway musical Chicago runs at Coca-Cola Arena from 16 to 20 December 2026.
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Concert·DubaiKaty Perry: New Year's Eve Gala at Atlantis
Dec3131 Dec 2026Atlantis, The Palm, DubaiKaty Perry headlines the New Year's Eve gala at Atlantis, The Palm on 31 December 2026, with tickets from AED 8,500 for adults.
- 20Theatre·Dubai
Swan Lake on Ice
Jan14to 1714 to 17 Jan 2027Dubai Opera, Downtown DubaiSwan Lake performed on ice at Dubai Opera from 14 to 17 January 2027.
- 21Concert·Abu Dhabi
Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Feb5to 65 to 6 Feb 2027Etihad Arena, Yas IslandA Harry Potter film screened with a live orchestra at Etihad Arena on 5 and 6 February 2027, from AED 120.
- 22Theatre·Abu Dhabi
The Phantom of the Opera
Mar10to 2810 to 28 Mar 2027Etihad Arena, Yas IslandThe musical The Phantom of the Opera makes its Abu Dhabi debut at Etihad Arena from 10 to 28 March 2027, from AED 240.
- 23Concert·Dubai
A1 with Music Travel Love
Apr1717 Apr 2027Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiA1 and Music Travel Love play Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday 17 April 2027, a show moved from March 2026.
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Concert·DubaiRichard Marx Live
Jun66 Jun 2027Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, DubaiThe American singer-songwriter Richard Marx plays Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday 6 June 2027.