Get ready to party…

Dubai is going out with a bang. The weather is warming up and we have to make the most of the rest of the season Dubai is doing so with a very long and extensive list of performances and concerts taking place across April and May.

No matter, your taste in music there are so many concerts in Dubai this April that we guarantee there is a little something for everybody.

Here are 20 performances, concerts and festivals coming to Dubai this April and May. 

April 26: Gin and Juice at Barasti Beach

Get ready to throw it back with an old school hip-hop festival on the beach as Gin & Juice events takes over Barasti for one night only. Expect to rave along with 2,000 old school hip-hop lovers, dancing to the tunes that will take you back to the 80s and 90s. Confetti showers, bbq bites and old school hits guaranteed.

Gin and Juice at Barasti Beach, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Waterpark, 6pm, Friday April 26, from Dhs100. platinumlist.net

April 27: Afrodise at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi

A fusion of Afrohouse energy, Mayan culture and the tropical paradise of Tulum, Afroise lands at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi on April 27. Transforming the poolside Ginger Moon into a mystical jungle sanctuary, Aaron Sevilla headlines, alongside international and resident DJs. Alongside the music, expect entertainment from fire acrobats and percussionists, and a secret after-party on the 30th floor E-WOW suite. It’s free entry to the main event, with a drinks package for the after-party priced at Dhs300 for unlimited drinks from 1am to 3am.

Afrodise at Ginger Moon, W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, 7pm, Saturday April 27, free entry. Tel: (0)4 350 9998. @gingermoondxb

April 27: Bongo’s Bingo at Zero Gravity

Bongo’s Bingo is back at Zero Gravity – and this time they’re taking it back to the 00s. Party like it’s 2002, and get ready for a retro night out. Expect all the usual craziness that goes with the Bongo’s Bingo name. The Bingo session will take place on Saturday, April 27.

Bongo’s Bingo, Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina, Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud street, 8pm, Saturday April 27. @bongosbingodubai

April 27: ANOTR at Surf Club

The latest installment of Vagabond takes over the decks at one of the city’s hottest spots, Surf Club, this Saturday, with a headline set from ANOTR. Bringing their signature house music sound from Amsterdam’s clubbing scene to the shores of Palm West Beach, expect slick beats that’ll have you dancing on the sand until the early hours.

Surf Club, Palm West Beach, 8pm to late, Saturday April 27. Tel: (0)4 589 5444. @surfclubdubai

April 27: Camelphat at Hive, Soho Garden

Taking place in Soho Garden at Hive on April 27, get ready for Camelphat. The iconic duo of Camelphat have been to Dubai many times previously, and are best known for their smash hit, Cola. Tickets start from Dhs150 and are available via platinumlist.net. Regular door policy applies.

Camelphat at Hive, Soho Garden, Racecourse Grandstand, Meydan, 9pm, Saturday April 27, from Dhs150. Tel: (0)52 388 8849, sohogardendxb.com, @hivedxb

April 27: All Day I Dream at Beach by FIVE

Born on a Brooklyn rooftop, All Day I Dream festivals now take place all over the world. It lands in Dubai again on April 27, when the festival takes over Bohemia at Beach by FIVE. Expect colourful decor and house tunes from 1pm until the early hours. General access starts from Dhs150 for ladies and Dhs250 for gents, inclusive of three drinks.

All Day I Dream of Dubai, Beach by FIVE, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, 1pm, Saturday April 27, from Dhs150. @beachbyfive 

April 27: Nikki Beach Dubai turns 8

One of Dubai’s OG beach clubs celebrates eight years of ‘Celebrating Life’ on Pearl Jumeira on April 27. With energetic beats from guest UK-based DJ KC Lights, iconic resident DJs Mademoiselle Sabah and Alexis Nohra, and a dazzling entertainment line-up, it’s set to be a show-stopper.

Nikki Beach Dubai, Pearl Jumeira, 11am to 8pm, Saturday April 27, from Dhs500. Tel: (0)54 791 0049. @nikkibeachdubai

April 27: Timmy Trumpet at Terra Solis

As part of the final few weeks of live music and international DJs at Terra Solis, Aussie DJ and producer and all-round performing legend Timmy Trumpet will headline Tomorrowland’s desert oasis, Terra Solis, on Saturday April 27. He’ll be supported by local stars Scott Forshaw and Quilliam.

Tomorrowland presents Timmy Trumpet, Terra Solis, Dubai Heritage Vision, 8pm, Saturday April 27, from Dhs150. platinumlist.net

April 28: Boyz II Men at Coca-Cola Arena

Get ready to be serenaded by the iconic R’n’B group Boyz II Men when they hit the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena in April. Known for their incredible discography of hits, it will be an evening full of soulful songs that we all know and love. You’ll know them for hits including End Of The Road, I’ll Make Love to You, and One Sweet Day.  Tickets are available from Dhs199 per person and can be booked here.

Boyz II Men, Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, 6pm, Sunday April 28, from Dhs199. coca-cola-arena.com

May 4: B*Witched and Eternal at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

Two iconic 90s girl groups, B*Witched and Eternal are heading to Dubai in May bringing their hits to the Dubai Tennis Stadium at Irish Village. Top songs include C’est La Vie, Blame It On The Weatherman and Rollercoaster by B*Witched and I Wanna Be The Only One, Stay and Power of a Woman from Eternal. Get ready to be teleported to the 90s…

 B*Witched, Dubai Tennis Stadium, Al Garhoud, Dubai, 9pm, Saturday May 4, from Dhs199. Tel: (0)4 282 4122. theirishvillage.com

May 4: Bob Sinclair at Sonara Camp

Head out for a desert groove as Bob Sinclair headlines at a custom-built stage at Sonara Camp on Saturday May 4. This unique desert DJ set invites guests to either book the dinner experience – complete with a three-course sharing meal in the restaurant before the gig, or the lounge experience, where you head directly to the stage-side seating to drink, dine and dance along to the show. Prices start from Dhs1,500 for the dinner (adults) or Dhs500 for the dinner (young adults aged 14 to 20). Lounge seating starts from Dhs1,200 for adults and Dhs500 for young adults (aged 14 to 20).

Bob Sinclair at Sonara Camp, Dubai Desert Conservation reserve, 5.30pm onwards, Saturday May 4, from Dhs1,200. Tel: (0)50 336 7909. @sonara_camp

May 4: Solomun at Expo City

One of the biggest electronic music festivals in the city, Soho Garden Festival, heads to a new location on May 4 – Expo City Dubai. While the location may be new, the headliner is somewhat of a Soho Garden veteran, with none other than Solomun bringing the dancefloor-filling beats. Doors open at 8pm.

Soho Garden Festival presents Solomun, Expo City Dubai, 8pm, Saturday May 4, from Dhs100. platinumlist.net

May 4: Jason Derulo at Coca-Cola Arena

Savage Love singer Jason Derulo is set to perform in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, May 4. Part of the wider EarthSoul event designed at highlighting the impact of climate change, tickets for the gig start from Dhs199. The RnB singer-songwriter has been blowing up the charts since 2009, with smash-hits through the 2010s including IT Girl, Riding Solo, In My Head Wiggle and Want to Want Me. More recently, Derulo released Savage Love in 2020, which went straight to number one around the world, followed up with smash hits Take You Dancing and Jalebi Baby. When he lights up the Coca-Cola Arena stage, you can expect to hear all these and more.

Jason Derulo at Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk Dubai, 8pm, Saturday May 4, from Dhs199. @cocacacolaarena

May 10: WIRED Showcase at Twiggy

If you’re someone who loves to party, there’s no better place to be than Twiggy by La Cantine on Saturday May 10 as they throw their final party of the season. Afrohouse label WIRED will present a showcase on the sand, featuring DJs Enzo Siffredi, Joezi Zirah and BAQABO. Doors open from 10am, so head down and snag a lounger for a day of tan-topping before the party begins, or just get a ticket for entry to the event from sunset.

WIRED Showcase at Twiggy by La Cantine, Park Hyatt Dubai, 10am to late, Saturday May 10. Tel: (0)4 602 1105. twiggy.ae 

May 10: Tyga at Zero Gravity

Taking to the Zero Gravity stage on May 10, get ready for an evening of Loco Contigo. If you don’t know who Tyga is, other than being an ex of the Kar-Jenner clan, he is known for some pretty banging songs such as Ayy Macarena, Taste, and Chosen. He has also worked alongside artists including Ty Dolla $ign, J Balvin, and Doja Cat.

Tyga at Zero Gravity, Dubai Marina, Skydive Dubai Drop Zone, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud street, May 10, tickets from Dhs199. dubai.platinumlist.net

May 11: Martin Garrix at Atlantis, The Palm

Atlantis, The Palm is set to host one of the world’s biggest DJs as Martin Garrix headlines an epic open-air concert this May. Marking the return of Atlantis Live, a mega live music series at the iconic resort, Martin Garrix will perform an unmissable set on Saturday May 11. Backdropped by the Dubai skyline and dramatic Palm Island, guests will be able to dance the night away to Garrix’ signature high-octane set of floor-filling tunes and mind-blowing visuals.

May 11: Shaggy and Blackstreet at Coca-Cola Arena

Shaggy and Blackstreet will be performing at the Coca-Cola Arena this May. You will know Shaggy for iconic hits including Angel, It Wasn’t Me, and Boombastic. The iconic Reggae legend has been in the game since the 90s when he won his first  Grammy for Best Reggae Album,  on the album Boombastic. He will be joined by the iconic R&B group Blackstreet known for hits including No Diggity, Don’t Leave Me, and, (Money Can’t) Buy Me Love.

Shaggy and Blackstreet at The Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai, 8pm, Saturday May 11, from Dhs199. coca-cola-arena.com

May 12: Nicole Scherzinger and T.I.

Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and rapper T.I. are set to perform at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena next month. Taking place on Sunday May 12, this will be the first time that pop icon Nicole Scherzinger and Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. have headlined together.  Tickets are already on sale, priced from Dhs295 for entry level tickets, while top tier tickets are Dhs695 for the diamond seats.

May 17: Rampa and Adam Port at Expo City Dubai

After headlining the opening party of Playa Pacha in April, Keinemusik’s Rampa and Adam Port will return to Dubai for a gig at Expo City. The final installment of the season of Soho Garden Festival will see two of the three main players of Keinmusik group take centre stage at Expo City for a night full of world music, fun and high energy.

Soho Garden Festival presents Rampa & Adam Port, Expo City Dubai, 8pm, Friday May 17, from Dhs150. platinumlist.net

And one in June…

June 1: Garage Nation at P7 Arena

Garage Nation is the epic night dedicated to non-stop UK Garage classics and it returns to Dubai once again on Saturday, June 1. As always, the event will take over the entirety of the P7 Arena in the Media One Hotel. Early bird tickets are now on sale, priced from Dhs100. On the lineup for the first Garage Nation of 2024, we have got a pioneer in the garage scene, Scott Garcia will be headlining. You will know Scott Garcia for his hits such as It’s a London Thing and Kele Le Roc for tracks such as My Love and Things We Do For Love. 

Garage Nation, P7 Arena, Media One Hotel, Media City, Sat June 1, doors open 8pm, tickets from Dhs100. @garagenationdxb bemorethanevents.com

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