25 upcoming concerts, shows, sports and festivals in Dubai, grouped by type. Featuring Global Village Season 31, Emirates Dubai 7s 2026.
Usually runs over December and January; we list it once official dates are confirmed. (checked 2026-10-12)
Official siteDubai's seasonal open-air multicultural park with country pavilions, street food, rides and nightly shows. Opens 4pm daily, until midnight Sun-Wed and 1am Thu-Sat.
Three-day rugby sevens tournament with hundreds of community and invitational teams plus live music and DJs on the 'Beats on 2' stage.
A symphonic staging of the Gipsy Kings' best-known songs with full orchestral arrangements.
Indian playback singer Shaan brings his All of Me tour to Coca-Cola Arena.
An open-air country music night at the Media City Amphitheatre.
The Egyptian pop star plays an arena show mixing new songs with his classic hits.
The Pakistani singer performs Bollywood favourites and other songs from his catalogue.
Melanie C and Jax Jones are announced for the Beats on 2 music line-up during the 7s weekend.
The veteran French singer performs a concert at Dubai Opera.
Atlantis The Palm's New Year's Eve gala dinner with an open-air Katy Perry concert and midnight fireworks.
Top-tier professional padel tournament in a 7,000-seat indoor arena; qualifying 8-10 Nov, finals 15 Nov.
The season-ending playoff event of the DP World Tour golf season, played on the Earth Course.
DP World Tour golf event at Dubai Creek that opens the UAE swing of the new season.
US-based comedian Zarna Garg brings her family-focused stand-up to Dubai Opera.
Indian stand-up comedian Vir Das performs at Dubai Opera.
Eight performances of the Broadway musical Chicago, the first Broadway production staged at Coca-Cola Arena (ages 12+).
A Russian-language comedy show at Dubai World Trade Centre.
A family pantomime with songs, audience participation and colourful costumes, suitable for all ages.
A two-day pizza festival with top pizzerias, live music, DJs and family activities.
A two-day celebration of Urdu poetry, ghazals and music in an outdoor amphitheatre.
The South African DJ headlines the Season 3 opening party at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour (21+).
The Swiss melodic-techno duo Adriatique plays an open-air night at Dubai Harbour.
Ukrainian DJ duo ARTBAT brings their Upperground party to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour.
A fan convention covering anime, comics, cosplay, gaming, trading card games and K-pop, with panels and live shows.
Large technology and AI trade show with a summit day followed by a four-day expo at Expo City Dubai.
Descriptions are written by Hala Habibi. Event names belong to their organisers; listing does not imply endorsement.