Theatre, ballet and opera in the UAE this season
Dubai Opera, Emirates Palace and Etihad Arena carry most of the season's stage work, from classical ballet to a long run of The Phantom of the Opera in March.
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.