Top 61 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Abu Dhabi F1 race-day shows to Nancy Ajram
From pop and rock to stand-up comedy, ballet, opera and musicals, the UAE’s live events season is in full swing, with the months ahead offering a packed line-up across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Najwa Karam will bring her greatest hits to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena, while Abu Dhabi Comedy Season has announced its first wave of shows led by Palestinian-American star Mo Amer. Italian tenor Andrea…
1. Mina Nader: Attend the latest Arabic-language stand-up show by Egyptian comedian Mina Nader at Dubai Opera on September 5. Tickets start at Dh195.
2. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Fanfarai: Experience two brass ensembles drawing on musical traditions from both sides of the Atlantic at NYU Abu Dhabi's Arts Centre on September 5. Tickets are sold out.
3. The Butterfly Who Flew Into the Rave: Witness a unique three-day rave condensed into an hour-long performance by New Zealand dancers Oli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer at NYU Abu Dhabi's Arts Centre from September 10 to 12. Tickets start at Dh52.50.
4. Mammootty in Rajakeeyam: Celebrate the five-decade career of Indian actor Mammootty at Expo Centre Sharjah on September 12. Show starts at 6.30pm, tickets from Dh50.
5. K-Pop Fever: Enjoy a concert-style production celebrating popular K-pop songs at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on September 26. Tickets start at Dh155.
6. Untitled 14km: Experience a satire examining the international art world's approach to Arab identity by Moroccan artist Youness Atbane at NYU Abu Dhabi's Arts Centre on October 1 and 2. Show starts at 9pm, tickets from Dh199.
7. Najwa Karam: Lebanese singer Najwa Karam returns to Dubai Opera with a catalogue rooted in Lebanese folk-pop and contemporary Arabic music on October 2. Show starts at 9pm, tickets from Dh150.
8. Marilyne Naaman: Lebanese singer and actress Marilyne Naaman makes her Dubai Opera debut on October 6 with a concert blending Arabic music and western pop influences. Show starts at 8pm, tickets from Dh295.
9. Nagham: Experience traditional melodies transformed by the Heritage Symphonic Orchestra under Emirati composer and conductor Mohammed Al Qahoom at Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 9. Show starts at 9pm, tickets from Dh195.
10. Mohandis Al Thauq Al Aam: Enjoy a new Arabic-language production following a couple navigating the chaos of expecting their first child at Dubai Opera on October 9 and 10. Showtimes to be announced, tickets from Dh250.
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