Dubai Opera turns 10: Key shows of 2026-2027 season, including Bolshoi Theatre and Benjamin Clementine
It has been 10 years since Dubai Opera opened its doors, setting the stage for a decade of performances that brought everything from blockbuster musicals and classic operas to sweaty rock shows and intimate recitals. That eclecticism runs throughout the line-up of its latest season, which celebrates the milestone while continuing to bring leading performance companies, theatre shows, comedians…
Ten years ago, Dubai Opera opened its doors, setting the stage for a diverse range of performances, including blockbuster musicals, classic operas, rock shows and intimate recitals. The latest season celebrates this milestone while maintaining its eclectic lineup that features leading performance companies, theatre shows, comedians and old favorites.
Dubai Opera head Lara Ewing attributes the venue's success to its diversity, stating that people come together for various reasons. She also mentions how Dubai's cultural landscape has evolved over the past decade, allowing the venue to take more risks with its programming.
Key shows in the 2026-2027 season include:
1. The Dubai Opera 10th Anniversary Gala on September 12, featuring Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, the UAE National Orchestra and Festival Chorus, and a new orchestral work by Mohamed Medhat.
2. The Marriage of Figaro Ballet by the Ukrainian National Ballet from September 17-19, adapting Mozart's opera into a ballet for the 270th anniversary of his birth.
3. God Save the Queen, an Argentine tribute band performance on October 5, featuring songs by Queen.
4. Marilyne Naaman's concert on October 6, blending Arabic music and western pop influences.
5. The Amy Winehouse Band, a tribute concert on October 8, led by bassist Dale Davis.
6. Mohandis Al Thauq Al Aam, a new Arabic-language theatre production on October 9-10 by Abdulaziz Safar.
7. The Dubai Comedy Festival from October 9-18, showcasing stand-up acts and an Arabic-language play.
8. Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes on October 22, featuring a symphonic version of the Gipsy Kings' repertoire.
9. Titize – A Venetian Dream, a circus, theatre, dance and live music show on October 29-31, inspired by Venice.
10. Benjamin Clementine's concert on November 1, combining experimental pop, contemporary classical music, jazz and poetry.
11. Ministry of Sound Classical, an orchestral and electronic club music concert on November 7.
12. Trevor Noah's stand-up shows on November 25, 26, 28 and 29, the Emmy Award-winning South African comedian and former host of The Daily Show.
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