38 upcoming concerts, shows, sports and festivals in Abu Dhabi, grouped by type. Featuring Abu Dhabi Festival 2026, Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026.
Long-running classical music and arts festival with premieres, recitals, talks and youth programmes across the capital.
The final round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with after-race concerts on Yas Island across the weekend.
Two Egyptian singers share the bill for a night of romantic Arabic pop ballads.
Cello and piano recital with works from Bach and Vivaldi to Rachmaninoff, Morricone and Gershwin.
The film composer's arena show with a 19-piece band, orchestral and electronic music and large-scale staging.
The Turkish pop star performs his hits and newer material with a full visual production.
Live concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Live concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Andrea Bocelli performs his Romanza programme in a pre-Grand Prix concert at Etihad Arena.
Grand Prix weekend opening-night concert featuring Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi.
Race-day closing concert with The Chainsmokers and The Script.
Live concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Live concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
The slap-fighting promotion returns to Abu Dhabi with a Super Heavyweight title rematch.
UFC numbered card headlined by Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev.
DP World Tour play-off event at Yas Links, the week before the season finale in Dubai.
The freestyle wrestling league's first Middle East card, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev.
A culture festival mixing music, art, fashion and food; day two features Bryson Tiller and Central Cee.
One-night stand-up show by Russell Peters; phone-free, ages 16+.
Stand-up from the creator and star of Netflix's 'Mo'; phone-free, ages 16+.
Maz Jobrani performs stand-up on family, culture and modern life as part of the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Stand-up comedy night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time and age rules.
Family show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Family show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Family show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
Family show at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show times and ticket options.
An art exhibition strand of the Abu Dhabi Festival programme aimed at children.
Inaugural Frieze art fair in the region, replacing Abu Dhabi Art, with 84 galleries from 37 countries.
Anyma's immersive audiovisual electronic show, billed as the official Grand Prix weekend after-party.
Descriptions are written by Hala Habibi. Event names belong to their organisers; listing does not imply endorsement.