{
  "id": 5293828,
  "title": "Top 61 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Abu Dhabi F1 race-day shows to Nancy Ajram",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/top-61-concerts-and-events-coming-to-the-uae-from-abu-dhabi-f1-race",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:18:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/09/03/concerts-events-uae-abu-dhabi-dubai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah will host a diverse range of live concerts and events throughout the coming months. From Abu Dhabi Comedy Season featuring Palestinian-American comedian Mo Amer, to Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performing his stirring arias in December, the calendar is packed. In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Festival and NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre will present a strong classical programme, including the American Ballet Theatre, Dhafer Youssef and Sondra Radvanovsky.\n\nDubai audiences have several headline acts to look forward to, such as Trevor Noah, Vir Das, Atif Aslam and Hiba Tawaji with Ibrahim Maalouf. Major concerts will take place at Etihad Live during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, including performances by The Chainsmokers, The Script and Anyma. The UAE's live events season offers a rich variety of entertainment across various genres and cultures.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Top 61 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Abu Dhabi F1 race-day shows to Nancy Ajram",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/top-61-concerts-and-events-coming-to-the-uae-from-abu-dhabi-f1-race-5295285",
        "published": "2026-09-03T09:18:10.000Z"
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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."
}