What’s On has details about Abu Dhabi Summer Season including shows with Barney, TV scientists the Mythbusters and comedian Eddie Griffin.


The Abu Dhabi Summer Season announced their lineup today and will see performances by Hans Klok, dubbed ‘the world’s fastest illusionist,’ and live international children’s shows including Barney Live and Sesame Street Live.

Abu Dhabi Summer Season - Hans Klok

Other events will feature top Arab and European comedy acts and Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal.

Abu Dhabi Summer Season - Shreya Ghoshal

Running from June 11 to September 5, the events will take place across the emirate and will be hosted in the capital, Al Ain and Al Gharbia in the Western Region. In addition to the special performances, the summer season will also include shopping offers and hotel discounts.

To celebrate Eid Al Fitr, Saudi Arabian singer Mohammed Abdo will serenade fans at Yas Island’s du Forum on July 17, while fans of the up-and-coming Emirati vocalist Habeeb Alyasy will be treated to two performances in Al Ain and Yas Island on July 17 and 18, respectively.

Entertainment for the kids will see a world premier of Barney Live, running in both Abu Dhabi and the Western Region. While character-based stage shows Sesame Street Live and Shaun the Sheep Live will host performances in both Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Dates and ticket prices have not yet been announced.

Abu Dhabi Summer Season - Shaun The Sheep Live

Dutch illusionist Hans Klok will host his regional debut here in the capital and will be supplemented with circus acts and Houdini dancers while the Discovery Channel TV stars The Mythbusters, also performing for the first time in the Middle East, will host three days of shows. Dates and ticket prices have not yet been announced.

Other activities include a ‘Comedy Friday,’ which will see Hollywood actor and comedian Eddie Griffin headline the laugh fest. And in honour of India’s independence day, there will also be a concert with Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal.

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