{
  "id": 6724866,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi Festival 2026: Hans Zimmer, ballet and UAE National Orchestra headline new season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/abu-dhabi-festival-2026-hans-zimmer-ballet-and-uae-national-orchestra",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T07:47:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/abu-dhabi-festival-2026-hans-zimmer-ballet-and-uae-national-orchestra-headline-new-season-1.500670812"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Abu Dhabi Festival 2026, set to commence on October 10 at Etihad Arena, promises a diverse line-up featuring renowned names like award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, the UAE National Orchestra, and international ballet, jazz, and opera performers. This 23rd edition of the festival marks 30 years since the founding of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF). The festival will also introduce the Children's Biennale at Umm Al Emarat Park, a new outdoor cultural experience for families, running from November 6 to December 6.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}