{
  "id": 1954443,
  "title": "The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert: 'We hope to see you again soon'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert-we-hope-to-see-you-again-soon-1954443",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T14:01:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/19/the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert-we-hope-to-see-you-again-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Corrs have cancelled their concert in Abu Dhabi, just one day before they were set to perform at the Etihad Arena. The Irish pop-rock band had been scheduled to play as part of their 2026 tour on September 27. A statement on their social media announced the cancellation, citing \"unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.\" Fans were informed that refunds would be available for those who had purchased tickets.\n\nThe group, consisting of Andrea, Sharon, Caroline, and Jim Corr, is renowned for their unique blend of pop-rock and traditional Celtic music, along with hits like \"Breathless,\" \"Runaway,\" \"What Can I Do,\" and \"Dreams.\" The concert had been hailed as The Corrs' first return to the UAE in a one-night-only performance, with tickets priced starting at Dh325.\n\nFollowing The Corrs' cancellation, it was also announced that Christina Aguilera's concert, originally scheduled for September 25, would also not take place at the same venue. Aguilera had initially been set to perform in April, but the show was postponed to September due to regional conflict-related disruption.\n\nThis comes after the cancellation of the Offlimits Festival, which was scheduled to be held at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 21. The festival featured a lineup that included Shakira, the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, and Biffy Clyro. Organizers have mentioned that the festival may return in 2027.",
  "summary": "The Corrs' Abu Dhabi concert has been cancelled, one day after Christina Aguilera's show at the same venue was also called off. The Irish pop-rock band had been due to perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on September 27 as part of their 2026 tour. They announced the cancellation on social media on Wednesday. “We’re very sorry to share that, due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert: 'We hope to see you again soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert-we-hope-to-see-you-again-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-19T14:01:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Fans to get refunds after The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/fans-to-get-refunds-after-the-corrs-cancel-abu-dhabi-concert",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:45:59.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}