Sat 17 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Tamer Hosny & Tamer Ashour
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesTwo Egyptian singers share the bill for a night of romantic Arabic pop ballads.
Middle East · Concerts & Music
Concerts & Music in the Middle East
Live concerts, DJ nights and music festivals: 47 upcoming listings across 13 cities, soonest first.
Dates change: always confirm with the official source before you book or travel. Every listing links to its official page. Guide checked 2026-10-12; finished events drop off automatically. Hala Habibi is an independent guide with no affiliation to the organisers.
Abu Dhabi
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Recital: Elham Al Marzooqi & Sooyeon Jun
Zayed National Museum (Performance Area), Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCello and piano recital with works from Bach and Vivaldi to Rachmaninoff, Morricone and Gershwin.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Hans Zimmer: The Next Level
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe film composer's arena show with a 19-piece band, orchestral and electronic music and large-scale staging.
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Tarkan Live
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe Turkish pop star performs his hits and newer material with a full visual production.
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
The Arab Icon Ramy Sabry Live in Etihad Arena
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLive concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Sun 29 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Ghostly Kisses
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLive concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Wed 2 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Yasalam Classics: Andrea Bocelli 'Romanza' Live
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAndrea Bocelli performs his Romanza programme in a pre-Grand Prix concert at Etihad Arena.
Thu 3 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
After-Race Concert: Zara Larsson & Lewis Capaldi
Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesGrand Prix weekend opening-night concert featuring Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi.
Sun 6 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
After-Race Concert: The Chainsmokers & The Script
Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesRace-day closing concert with The Chainsmokers and The Script.
Fri 15 Jan 2027
Concerts & Music
Ebru Gündeş
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLive concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Fri 5 Feb – Sat 6 Feb 2027
Concerts & Music
Harry Potter Film Concert Series
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesLive concert at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Check the official page for show time, seating and age rules.
Dubai
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Gipsy Kings by André Reyes (symphonic)
Dubai Opera, United Arab EmiratesA symphonic staging of the Gipsy Kings' best-known songs with full orchestral arrangements.
Sun 25 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Shaan - All of Me Tour
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndian playback singer Shaan brings his All of Me tour to Coca-Cola Arena.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Summer in Nashville Dubai 2026
Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, United Arab EmiratesAn open-air country music night at the Media City Amphitheatre.
Sat 7 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Amr Diab Live
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe Egyptian pop star plays an arena show mixing new songs with his classic hits.
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Atif Aslam Live
Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesThe Pakistani singer performs Bollywood favourites and other songs from his catalogue.
Fri 27 Nov – Sun 29 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Beats on 2 at Dubai 7s: Melanie C and Jax Jones
The Sevens Stadium, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMelanie C and Jax Jones are announced for the Beats on 2 music line-up during the 7s weekend.
Thu 10 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Enrico Macias
Dubai Opera, United Arab EmiratesThe veteran French singer performs a concert at Dubai Opera.
Thu 31 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
New Year's Eve Gala Dinner featuring Katy Perry
Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAtlantis The Palm's New Year's Eve gala dinner with an open-air Katy Perry concert and midnight fireworks.
Casablanca
Thu 22 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Maroc in Jazz: Moeun Son
Studio des Arts Vivants, Casablanca, MoroccoJazz concert by Moeun Son in the Maroc in Jazz series.
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Coldplay Tribute - A Sky Full of Stars
Complexe Mohammed V, Casablanca, MoroccoA tribute concert performing Coldplay's best-known songs.
Muscat
Thu 22 Oct – Fri 23 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
The Golden Age of Jazz: The Voice is Back
Royal Opera House Muscat, OmanJazz-standards concert in the Royal Opera House Muscat season.
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Omah Lay Live in Muscat
Dunes Beach Club, Jebel Sifah Resort, Muscat, OmanNigerian Afrobeats artist Omah Lay plays a beach-club show at Jebel Sifah.
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Tamer Ashour at OCEC
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, OmanEgyptian singer Tamer Ashour performs live.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Elissa at OCEC
Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre, Muscat, OmanLebanese pop star Elissa in concert.
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Muscat Eat: Saint Levant Live in Concert
Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex, Muscat, OmanPalestinian-Algerian artist Saint Levant headlines a concert tied to the Muscat Eat food event.
Riyadh
Fri 23 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Fadel Chaker - The Return Night (Second Night)
Abu Bakr Salem Stage, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaA second concert by Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker, added after the first night sold out.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Metal Night - Jahim and Maadan
The Warehouse, JAX District, Diriyah/Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaA heavy-metal concert at The Warehouse with the bands Jahim and Maadan.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Yalla Jazz - Fabio Lepore
The Warehouse, JAX District, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaItalian jazz musician Fabio Lepore plays jazz versions of well-known Italian songs.
Cairo
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Blue - 25th Anniversary Tour
New Capital (exact venue on ticket page), New Administrative Capital, Cairo, EgyptBritish pop group Blue play their greatest hits on their 25th-anniversary tour.
Thu 5 Nov – Sat 7 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Cairo Jazz Festival 2026 (18th edition)
Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir Square (plus Bibliotheca Alexandrina), Cairo, EgyptThree days of jazz concerts by Egyptian and international acts from 12 countries, plus workshops, talks and children's activities.
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
20 Years of Ramy Sabry
El Arena, New Cairo, EgyptEgyptian pop singer Ramy Sabry marks two decades of his career with a hits concert.
Fri 13 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Heba Tawaji at Fustat Festival
Fustat, Masr El Qadima (Old Cairo), EgyptLebanese singer Heba Tawaji performs with composer Osama Rahbani at the second edition of the Fustat Festival.
Thu 3 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Amr Diab Live!
Al Manara Arena, New Cairo, EgyptArab pop superstar Amr Diab headlines a large arena concert.
Marrakech
Sat 24 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Hoba Hoba Spirit - Summer Tour
Meydene Marrakech, MoroccoMoroccan rock-fusion band Hoba Hoba Spirit play a tour date at Meydene.
Jeddah
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
88 Keys | Nights of Art
Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Theater, Jeddah Literary Club, Saudi ArabiaA 90-minute live piano concert mixing Arabic and international pieces, including some new compositions, with vocal harmonies and staged lighting.
Giza
Thu 29 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Fatma Said with Nader Abbassi
Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza, EgyptEgyptian soprano Fatma Said performs a cinema-themed concert conducted by Nader Abbassi.
Fri 4 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Ghostly Kisses Live in Cairo
Zed Park, El Sheikh Zayed, Sheikh Zayed (Giza), EgyptCanadian dream-pop act Ghostly Kisses brings its MENA Tour 2026 to Egypt.
Manama
Fri 30 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
Shawn Chidiac Live
Exhibition World Bahrain, Manama, BahrainLive concert by Lebanese singer Shawn Chidiac.
Thu 5 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Maestro Waheed Alkhan: Voices, with the St Petersburg Orchestra and Manama Singers
Bahrain National Theatre, Manama, BahrainOrchestral and choral concert led by Bahraini maestro Waheed Alkhan.
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Ahmed Al Jumairi with the Bahrain Music Band
Bahrain National Theatre, Manama, BahrainKuwaiti singer Ahmed Al Jumairi performs with the Bahrain Music Band conducted by Dr Zeyad Zaiman.
Doha
Sat 31 Oct 2026
Concerts & Music
QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined
Katara Cultural Village Opera House, Doha, QatarQatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert built around Brahms.
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Hans Zimmer: The Next Level
974 Stadium Precinct, Doha, QatarFilm composer Hans Zimmer and his band perform scores from Gladiator, Inception, Interstellar, Dune and more (sold out).
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Ghostly Kisses Live in Qatar
Doha Golf Club, QatarCanadian dream-pop project Ghostly Kisses performs live.
Thu 17 Dec 2026
Concerts & Music
Cairokee Live in Qatar
Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), Doha, QatarEgyptian rock band Cairokee in concert.
Beirut
Fri 6 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Adam Zeinedine Live at O Beirut
O Beirut, Antelias, Beirut (Antelias), LebanonLive music night with young singer Adam Zeinedine.
Rabat
Wed 18 Nov – Sat 21 Nov 2026
Concerts & Music
Visa For Music 2026
Various venues, Rabat, MoroccoAfrica and Middle East music market and showcase festival with live concerts and industry meetings.
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