UAE Live Concerts: Top 32 Music Events and Gigs in Dubai

UAE Live Concerts provide lots of live entertainment to look forward to in 2024 and beyond. Some of the upcoming performances in the UAE include rock, musicals, opera, ballet, and classical music concerts. In the following months, a slew of huge names and star attractions will take center stage. Let’s dive into showcases of live music events and upcoming concerts in Dubai live in concert, with live at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. As well as concerts music bands in live Middle East, with live music concerts and gigs and concerts in Abu Dhabi, such as Yasalam after-race concerts and Rahman live in concert.

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UAE Live Concerts 2024

In the coming months, a set of big names and star appeals will take the stage, from the Jared Leto-led Thirty Seconds to Mars and pop trio Maroon 5 to a suite of ballet and orchestral performances, including a lavish production of Romeo and Juliet. Bryan Adams and Lang Lang are slated to play in arenas, while Romesh Ranganathan and Matt Rife will appear in comedy live events. Here’s a selection of the best 32 upcoming UAE live concerts.

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Mikki

Wednesday through Sunday at Qs Bar & Lounge and Palazzo Versace Dubai. The Dutch singer rose to prominence in her home country after appearing on the television talent show The Voice Holland. Mikki’s residency at the elegant jazz venue Q’s Bar and Lounge allows UAE fans to hear the artist regularly. Her concert will include jazz standards and R&B favorites, as well as original songs. From 7 pm to 1 am, charges begin at Dh250 per person.

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Shaan

August 31 at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The Indian artist began his career singing radio jingles before becoming a popular Bollywood playback vocalist. His soaring vocals may be heard in the Bollywood films PK and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. His vocals were last heard in last year’s Hindi film, Music School. Doors open at 9 pm, and tickets start at Dh 295.

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Chicago

September 12–22 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chicago, the longest-running musical in Broadway history, tells the narrative of passion, murder, greed, treachery, and forgiveness. It premiered in 1975. Chicago depicts two extremely competitive women accused of murder, Roxie Hart, an ambitious jazz artist, and Velma Kelly, a vaudeville performer, as they compete for recognition to evade the death penalty. All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and RazzleDazzle were among the show’s most popular tracks. Evening and matinée shows are available for Dh185.

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Enrique Iglesias

September 13 at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Enrique Iglesias returns to Dubai for a complete show with popular English-Spanish songs like Balilando, Hero, and Bailamos. Showtime is 8.30 p.m., with tickets starting at Dh299.

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Apocalyptica

September 13 at The Agenda in Dubai. The Finnish cello trio will perform select Metallica songs. Expect airy versions of classic metal songs like Ride the Lightning, One, and Master of Puppets. Doors open at 7 pm; from Dh 299.

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Aida

September 13–15. Aida is a tragic tale of forbidden love composed by Verdi that recounts the struggle and suffering of Nubian princess Aida and Egyptian warrior Radames. The Polish National Opera Orchestra, Choir, and Soloists will perform the show. Evening and matinee presentations; tickets start at Dh 430.

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Lucerne Festival Quintet with Alexander Malofeev

September 18-19 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi Alexander Malofeev, an acclaimed Russian pianist and composer, will be joined by four players from Switzerland’s famed Lucerne Festival Orchestra for concerts as part of the Abu Dhabi Classics. The program comprises works from the late Romantic period, such as Gabriel Faure’s Piano Quartet No. 1 and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet No. 3. The show begins at 8 pm and tickets cost Dh 50.

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Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9

Sept. 22 The National Polish Orchestra will perform one of the most well-known classical works in history. Symphony No. 9, first performed in 1824 after three years of composition, was Beethoven’s final work and was a watershed moment in musical history, marking the end of the Vienna Classical Period and the start of the Romantic period in the nineteenth century. The lines for the composition were derived from Friedrich Schiller’s poem Ode to Joy, which still reflects principles such as humanism, tolerance, and solidarity. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets cost Dh 260.

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Carla Bruni

Sept. 27 This year will mark the former First Lady of France’s debut concert in the UAE. Her gentle melodies and appealing vocals guarantee an intimate setting as she performs songs from her nearly two-decade career. Her 2003 debut album, Quelqu’un ma dit, received international praise and includes popular songs like Raphael and Le Ciel Dans Une Chambre. The show begins at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 350.

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Umberto Tozzi

Sept. 28 The famous Italian singer will visit Dubai as part of his farewell international tour. Since his 1974 debut album Donna Amante Mia, featuring the tune IoCamminero, Tozzi has captivated listeners with a blend of pop successes and emotional ballads. The show begins at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 390.

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Brad Mehldau

October 10 The influence of the American jazz pianist and composer will be felt on stage and in cinema. In addition to creating numerous iconic albums, including 1994’s Introducing Brad Mehldau and 2019’s Grammy Award-winning Finding Gabriel, Mehldau wrote music for films Eyes Wide Shut and Ma Femme Est Une Actrice. Showtime and Ticket Prices TBC.

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Romeo & Juliet

October 17 & 18 This new ballet staging of Shakespeare’s classic by celebrated choreographer Benjamin Millepied, best known for his work on the Academy Award-winning Film Black Swan, mixes cinema, dance, and theatre, with the production set to Sergei Prokofiev’s original score. The show starts at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 330.

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Renaissance Ballet

Abu Dhabi Classics’ latest round of shows kicks off on October 17 at Emirates Palace with an elegant evening of classic ballet. Split into two sections, the first half of the show combines narrative with the designs of the French fashion house Balmain, while the second half features ballet masterpieces and audience favorites. The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets cost Dh 100.

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Take That

October 25 at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Take That, known for classics like Back for Good and Patience, is one of the UK’s most successful artists, with over 15 chart-topping singles. They return to the UAE on the heels of their latest album, This Life, which was released last year and includes the tracks Windows and Brand New Sun. Doors open at 6 p.m.; from Dh 299.

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Romesh Ranganathan

October 25 at the Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. The British-Sri Lankan comedian is a stage and screen star, with sold-out UK tours and television variety series The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan and The Ranganation. The show begins at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 195.

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Il Volo

October 25 The Italian trio, who call their music “opera,” comprises baritone Gianluca Ginoble, tenor Piero Barone, and tenor Ignazio Boschetto. Since their debut in 2010, Il Volo has shared the stage alongside some of the world’s most renowned musicians, including Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion, and Placido Domingo. The show starts at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 380.

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KT Tunstall

October 26 in Bla Bla, Dubai. Tunstall, who was born in Scotland and now lives in Los Angeles, made her musical debut with the powerful 2004 album Eye to the Telescope. It contained the smash hit Suddenly I See, which earned her the UK’s prestigious Ivor Novello Award for outstanding song musically and lyrically in 2006. Last year, she released Face to Face, a joint album with Suzi Quatro, an American singer-songwriter. Doors open at 7 p.m.; prices start at Dh 150.

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

October 26 Known for her chart-topping successes in the 2000s, the British singer amused people during the epidemic in 2020 with her Kitchen Disco series, in which she performed from her UK home with her family. As a result of her viral success, Ellis-Bextor solidified her comeback by releasing a greatest hits album and a new track titled Hypnotized. When her song Murder on the Dance Floor was featured in last year’s film Saltburn, it re-entered the charts, prompting Ellis-Bextor to work on a new album. The show starts at 8 pm, and tickets cost Dh 290.

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Matt Rife

October 27 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Matt Rife, an American comedian, will be making his regional debut in Abu Dhabi. Rife is best known for his 2023 Netflix special Natural Selection, but he has also appeared in the US sketch show Wild ‘n Out and as a guest on the smash comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Doors open at 6 pm; from Dh 295.

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Lea Salonga

November 10 at the Coca-Cola Arena. Aside from winning Olivier and Tony Awards for Miss Saigon, Salonga is best recognized for singing two Disney princesses: Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan 2 (2004). The singer is from the Philippines and has appeared in some of the world’s most famous stage shows, including Les Miserables and Once on This Island. The show begins at 7.30 pm, and tickets cost Dh 150.

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AR Rahman

November 2 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. The two-time Oscar winner is a prolific composer, having written music soundtracks for approximately 200 films. That includes the multi-award-winning Slumdog Millionaire and hundreds of Bollywood films, like the critically acclaimed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India in 2001 and the war drama Pippa last year. Doors open at 6.30 p.m.; prices start at Dh100.

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Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra with Jaap van Zweden & Sarah Chang

November 7 and 8 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, regarded as one of Asia’s best international orchestras, will make its debut in the UAE as part of Abu Dhabi Classics. Sarah Chang, a Korean-American violinist, will perform under the leadership of Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden. The program features performances of Jean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D minor and Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony Nr. 5 in D minor. The show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets cost Dh 100.

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Life of Pi

November 15–17 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi Based on Yann Martel’s 2001 best-selling colorful novel, the stage adaption depicts a shipwrecked 16-year-old boy’s adventures aboard a lifeboat with four animals, including a Royal Bengal tiger, for company. The production, which features magnificent graphics and puppets, has been staged on Broadway in New York and on the West End of London. Evening, afternoon, and matinée shows are provided for Dh 250.

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Lang Lang

November 22 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. The classical music star will perform songs from Walt Disney films spanning decades, from 1937’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to 2021’s Encanto. The concert follows the release of the Chinese pianist’s latest CD, The Disney Book. Doors open at 7 p.m.; prices start at Dh 195.

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Marisa Monte

November 23 in Bla Bla, Dubai. The singer is a Brazilian pop and samba music artist, having sold over 15 million CDs and winning four Latin Grammys. In 2021, she released Portas, her first album in a decade. Doors open at 7 p.m.; prices start at Dh 220.

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Maroon 5

December 6 at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. On December 6, the American musical quartet will play the second installment of the After-Race concert series at Etihad Park. Maroon 5 was formed in 2002 from the ashes of their previous group, the Britpop-sounding Kara’s Flowers (featuring four of the band’s six members, including lead singer Adam Levine), and has been a chart mainstay thanks to singles such as This Love, Harder to Breathe, and Moves Like Jagger, which showcases a wide range of influences from funk to rock. Access to all concerts is restricted to Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix ticket holders at www.yasmarinacircuit.com.

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Muse Band

December 8th at Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Muse will perform the race-day concert at the 2024 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. It will be the group’s second engagement in the concert series, following their regional debut on Yas Island in 2013. Fans may expect to hear classic tunes from the group’s 25-year career, as well as tracks from their most recent album, The Will of the People, which came out in 2022.

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Sole DXB

From December 13 to 15, the Dubai Design District will hold the Sole DXB street culture and music festival, which will feature some of the largest hip-hop acts, as well as talks, workshops, footwear exchanges, film screenings, and musical concerts. The full lineup will be released shortly. Tickets and times will be announced shortly.

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Bryan Adams

December 19 at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Bryan Adams, the Canadian singer-songwriter who sold out Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena last year, is returning to the UAE as part of his So Happy It Hurts international tour. Adams, accompanied by a rocking band, will perform several songs, including Run to You, Summer of ’69, and Heaven. Doors open at 9.15 p.m.; prices start at Dh 199.

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Ludovico Einaudi

January 19 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. After selling out all of his previous gigs at Dubai Opera, Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi returns to the country for his largest show yet. His haunting, minimal compositions not only helped him build a successful solo career but also enabled him to score numerous Italian films in the 1980s before landing international gigs such as 2011’s French blockbuster The Intouchables and 2020 Oscar winner Nomadland. Doors open at 6 p.m.; prices start at Dh 250.

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Green Day & The Offspring

January 27 in Expo City Dubai. The experienced American punk-rock bands will make their Middle Eastern debut at a purpose-built open-air musical arena that can accommodate up to 30,000 people. Expect to hear Green Day hits from the past three decades, such as Holiday, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, and Longview. The Offspring also has a large archive of songs, including the 1998 smash Pretty Fly (For a White Guy), as well as early hits Come Out and Play and Self-Esteem. Doors open at 5 p.m.; prices start at Dh 445.

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CAS Band

January 31 at the Coca-Cola Arena Dubai. The American rockers’ fan base in the UAE is growing. Following an intimate sold-out event at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai in 2022, CAS will bring their cinematic sounds to Coca-Cola Arena, performing songs from their latest album Xs. The show starts at 9 p.m., and tickets cost Dh 295.

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UAE Live Concerts continue to define the vibrant musical scene across the Middle East, offering an array of live music experiences that captivate audiences in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. From thrilling upcoming events to the best concerts featuring global stars, there’s no shortage of excitement. Whether you’re looking for concert tickets to enjoy musical shows in the United Arab Emirates or exploring live events throughout the rest of the UAE, these performances promise unforgettable moments and dynamic entertainment for all.