Looking to see some live music, theatre and comedy in the capital? We’ve got the latest scoop on upcoming Abu Dhabi concerts and gigs and you’re going to want to get your ears (and wallet) ready.
Wondering who will be performing incredible Abu Dhabi concerts this year? There have been quite a few announcements for Abu Dhabians to get most excited about as live music takes the city by storm. You can also look forward to theatre shows, performances and other gigs.
Want to know more?
Of course you do. Here’s the lowdown on all the confirmed Abu Dhabi concerts in 2022 and 2023.
Abu Dhabi Concerts
Friday October 28 to Sunday October 30: Kaiser Chiefs, Clean Bandit and Liam Gallagher
Club Social is coming to Yas Island this October with a mega three-day festival that you likely don’t want to miss. You can see Liam Gallagher in Abu Dhabi along with other star performers Kaiser Chiefs and Clean Bandit. Ready to rock?
Click here to learn more about the Club Social festival in Abu Dhabi.
Dhs125 (day one, general admission), Dhs245 (day one, gold); Dhs165 (day two, general admission), Dhs295 (day two, gold); Dhs25 (day three); Dhs235 (festival pass, general admission), Dhs435 (festival pass, gold). Fri Oct 28- Sun Oct 30. Yas Links Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, clubsocial.ae (02 404 3000).
Thursday September 29: Westlife
If you’re after Irish concerts in Abu Dhabi, The Irish foursome, made up of singers Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne, will bring their The Wild Dreams Tour to Abu Dhabi on Thursday September 29. Keen to hear the Seasons In The Sun hitmakers belt out their biggest hits?
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Thu Sep 29. Etihad Arena. Abu Dhabi. livenation.me.
Friday November 18: Swedish House Mafia
Ready for the F1 after-race concert hype? Swedish House Mafia is kicking off the madness with one of the most-hyped concerts in Abu Dhabi. The trio will be performing on Friday November 18. The Formula Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is happening from Thursday November 17 to Sunday November 20, and promises to have plenty of action and excitement on and off the Yas Marina Circuit.
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From Dhs699 (general admission). Fri Nov 18, Yas Marina Circuit, Island. yasmarinacircuit.com.
Saturday November 19: Kendrick Lamar
Fans of Kendrick, listen up. The latest Yasalam after-race concert has been announced. The Kendrick Lamar F1 concert will take place on Saturday November 19 for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022. Ticket holders will get the chance to see the multi-platinum Grammy-award-winning artist on stage at Etihad Park. Lamar has accumulated a staggering 14 Grammy wins and is known for his live performances.
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From Dhs699 (general admission). Sat Nov 19. Etihad Park, Yas Island. yasmarinacircuit.com.
Thursday November 24: Andrea Bocelli
One of the world’s most famous tenors, Andrea Bocelli, is returning to the capital later this year and that’s music to our ears. Head to Etihad Park to see the star performing the classics. One of the most anticipated concerts in Abu Dhabi is happening at Etihad Park for one night only in a special one-off concert on Thursday November 24.
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From Dhs395. Thu Nov 24. Etihad Park, Yas Island ticketmaster.ae.
Theatre in Abu Dhabi
Wednesday October 12 to Sunday October 16: Disney on Ice
Fancy taking a jog down memory lane and into your childhood? Disney on Ice is skating into Abu Dhabi this year and hot diggity dog it looks like fun. One of the most popular theatre shows in Abu Dhabi will run between Wednesday October 12 to Sunday October 16, and tickets are on sale now. There are plenty of opportunities to catch all the classic characters in action. Mickey’s pals include Elsa from Frozen, the whole Toy Story gang, and some of the best-loved Disney princesses. Put your mouse ears on.
Click here to learn more about Disney on Ice in Abu Dhabi.
From Dhs84. Wed Oct 12-Sun Oct 16. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, disneyoniceme.com.
Friday November 18 to Saturday December 10: The Lion King
Musical and Disney fans will delight as the award-winning musical, The Lion King is coming to the UAE for the very first time. The world-famous musical will be hitting the stage in Abu Dhabi for a four-week run that’s bound to have you humming about the great circle of life. Get ready to sing along to all your favourite tunes from The Lion King, like Timon and Pumba’s brilliant “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait to be King”. It’s likely to be one of the most incredible theatre shows in Abu Dhabi. Tickets are available via Etihad Arena and Platinum List.
Click here to learn more about The Lion King in Abu Dhabi.
From Dhs200. Fri Nov 18 to Sat Dec 10. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. thelionking.ae.
Comedy in Abu Dhabi
January 21: Kevin Bridges
Get ready to laugh. Kevin Bridges to perform comedy in Abu Dhabi in 2023. The gig will be the Scottish comedian’s first solo show in the capital. The popular UK funnyman is returning to the UAE with his Overdue Catch-Up world tour in January 2023 for one night only. Bridges will hit the stage on Saturday January 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
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From Dhs195. Sat Jan 21, 2023. Etihad Arena, Yas Bay Waterfront, etihadarena.ae.
Saturday January 27: Jimmy Carr
We’re looking to start 2023 with a laugh, how about you? You can plan to laugh your guts out next year, since Jimmy Carr’s Terribly Funny 2.0 world tour will be hitting the capital on Saturday January 7 for epic comedy in Abu Dhabi. The show will be held for one night only at Etihad Arena, and prices start from Dhs195 for lower tier C seats, going up to Dhs495 for floor A tickets.
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From Dhs195. Sat Jan 7, 2023. 8pm. Etihad Arena, Yas Bay Waterfront, etihadarena.ae.
