All the upcoming performances in Dubai in 2025 you need to know
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Here you will find a list of all the upcoming performances in Dubai from singers, bands, DJs, and even comedians. Bookmark the page, as we do keep it updated to help you stay in the know.
Here are all the massive shows, performances, and concerts in Dubai in 2025
September
We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance and Light Show
Sleeping Beauty Dance and Light Show
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this magical dance and light show at Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel. The one-hour performance sees a fusion of classical ballet and modern technology with local dancers lighting up the stage with glow-in-the-dark costumes and a stunning dance routine. The timeless tale follows a cursed princess awakened by true love’s kiss. Expect pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps, all backed by a kaleidoscope of colours.
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
When: Friday, September 5
Tickets: start at Dhs139
KOSTCON Korean OST Concert
Soyou
K-drama fans, assemble! A special concert experience is coming to Dubai this month allowing K-drama lovers to relive unforgettable moments from some of the most beloved Korean dramas. LYN, Kim Bum Soo, K Will, Soyou, Heize, and Lee Mujin will all perform on stage at this quintessential celebration of a genre of television that has taken the world by storm. Ticket prices start from Dhs199 per person.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
When: Friday, September 5
Tickets: start at Dhs1210
Carmen
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Carmen, but like you’ve never seen her before. On September 6 and 7, the iconic story returns to the stage at Zabeel Theatre – reimagined by the incredible Barcelona Flamenco Ballet. Expect a night of pure passion, power and pure flamenco. If you’re a fan of flamenco, opera, dance, theatre, and raw storytelling, this is the must-see event of the season.
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
When: Saturday, September 6 and 7
Tickets: start at Dhs240
AP Dhillon
AP Dhillon
Global music sensation AP Dhillon is making his highly anticipated return to the Coca-Cola Arena for a one-night-only concert this September. After his sold-out debut in February 2024, the Canadian-Punjabi trailblazer is ready to take the stage once more – and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and backed by his critically acclaimed EP, The Brownprint. Known for fusing Punjabi lyrics with pop, hip-hop, and global beats, AP Dhillon has quickly become one of the most influential names in the South Asian music scene, amassing over five billion streams worldwide.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
When: Sunday, September 7
Tickets: start from Dhs350
Michael Lives Forever by Rodrigo Teaser
Michael Lives Forever
Rodrigo Teaser, one of the most acclaimed Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world, is bringing Michael Lives Forever to the Dubai Opera stage on September 7. Expect iconic vocals, Michael’s legendary dance moves, and a stage presence that has even MJ’s former choreographer calling it the real deal. Tickets start from Dhs295 per person.
Location: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
When: Sunday, September 7
Tickets: start from Dhs350
Every Brilliant Thing
A one-of-a-kind theatrical experience and Off-Broadway hit titled ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is being performed at The Junction. The show is about a boy’s list of things that make life worth living. The witty one-man show shines a compassionate light on the impact of suicide and reminds us of all the things that make life brilliant.
Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
When: Friday, September 12, 13 and 14
Tickets: start from Dhs350
Disney On Ice – Into The Magic
Disney on Ice
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are heading to Dubai with all of their friends for a performance at Coca-Cola Arena. The Walt Disney characters will take audience members on an expedition across raging seas, snow-covered mountains, and the marigold bridge in Disney On Ice. Expect to see Disney’s Moana, Frozen, Coco, and Beauty and the Beast with other beloved Disney characters on ice skates in an action-packed extravaganza. Disney On Ice will be in Dubai for 10 days, from September 18 to 28, 2025. Each show is close to two hours long, with a 15-minute intermission.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
When: Thursday, September 18 to 28
Tickets: start from Dhs125
The Best of Beethoven
Fans of classical music, this one is for you. Dubai Opera will be showcasing two of Beethoven’s most celebrated masterpieces: the Fifth Symphony and the Piano Concerto No 5 (commonly known as the Emperor), for one night only on September 21. Ticket prices start from Dhs190.
Location: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
When: Sunday, September 21
Tickets: start from Dhs295
Swan Lake
Swan Lake
This enduring masterpiece by the Hungarian National Ballet and the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra is returning to the Dubai Opera stage with six captivating performances. Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is world-loved mesmerising and classical ballet, which means it’s one you can’t skip. Expect a telling tale of Prince Siegfried and a cursed Swan Princess, Odile, where only a vow of true love can break the curse.
Location: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
When: Thursday, September 25 to 28
Tickets: start from Dhs240
Mid-Autum Festival, A Moonment to Remember
Mid-Autum Festival, A Moonment to Remember
Location: Zabeel Theatre, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
When: Friday, September 26
Tickets: start from Dhs150
The Dezhou Acrobatic Troupe from China will be heading to Dubai this September to drop our jaws as they show off their skills. The 80-minute performance is a part of the national cultural initiative Mid-Autumn Festival and is known for pushing the limit of physical performances. Each act, whether it’s daring or graceful, reflects years of training and a deep commitment to the acrobatic arts.
Najwa Karam
Najwa Karam, one of the Arab world’s most beloved voices, is heading to Dubai Opera this September for a concert that will fill the hall with echoes of tradition and emotion. Known as the “Sun of Arabic Song”, Najwa has been a defining figure in Lebanese music since the 1990s. Her powerful mezzo-soprano, her blend of local rhythms with modern pop, and her magnetic stage presence have earned her a devoted global following and a spot as a judge on six seasons of Arabs Got Talent.
Location: Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
Date & time: Tuesday, September 30, at 9pm
Cost: Dhs 295 to Dhs1,995
Tickets: Tickets are available to purchase via platinumlist.net
Contact: (0)4 440 8888 | @dubaiopera
October
Dubai Comedy Festival
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The funniest week of the year returns in October when the Dubai Comedy Festival returns to Dubai Opera with a lineup sure to leave you with a stitch in your side. So far, the men (and women) include Tom Segura, Joanne McNally, Zakir Khan, Morgan Jay, Akaash Singh, Omid Djalili, John Achkar, Amer Zahr, Redouane Bougheraba, Ivan Abramov and Gaurav Kapoor. Big LOLs incoming.
Location: Dubai Opera
When: Thursday, October 2 to 12
Tickets: from Dhs115
Lil Baby
Lil Baby
Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Baby is performing in Dubai this October. Making his long-awaited debut in the city, the music man will be performing at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, October 18 as part of his ‘Who Hard As Me’ world tour. Dominique Armani Jones, known professionally as Lil Baby, rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes Harder than Hard and Too Hard. He’s known best for tracks like My Dawg, Drip Too Hard, The Bigger Picture, Hurricane and more, and is the recipient of three Grammy nominations, one of which he won. Grab your tickets for a starting price of Dhs229 here.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
When: Saturday, October 18
Tickets: start at Dhs229
Grease The Musical
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If you’ve been collecting tickets to every musical in the UAE, get ready — Grease the Musical is sliding into Dubai Opera this October. It is set to run for 10 days, from Friday, October 24, to November 2, 2025. Grease the Musical follows ‘good girl’ Sandy and cool but ‘bad-boy’ greaser Danny. They had a secret romance but broke it off as they didn’t live close to each other. This all changes as their paths cross once again. But Danny needs to keep up his image, and peer pressure is keeping them apart. Can Danny still keep Sandy in his life, or will it all fall apart?
Location: Dubai Opera
When: Friday, October 24 to November 2
Tickets: start at Dhs280
Russell Peters – Relax World Tour
Russell Peters
Russell Peters is returning to Dubai with his latest stand-up show, the Relax World Tour on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Known for his razor-sharp wit, cultural observations, and improv magic, Peters has previously sold-out shows in the city in the past, and his return is set to be another crowd-pleaser. The Relax World Tour promises a fresh set of stories, relatable chaos, and Peters’ trademark ability to poke fun at cultural quirks from around the globe, so no one is safe… and that’s exactly why fans love him.
Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk
When: Saturday, October 25
Tickets: start at Dhs199
November
Untold
UNTOLD is returning to Dubai, and this time its taking place at Dubai Parks and Resorts in November 2025. The inaugural four-day festival took place last year and it was a raging success attended by 185,000 festival-goers. We had to wait for a while, but a lineup has finally been announced. We will be graced (or caked) by global dance music legend Steve Aoki, Dutch DJ and record producer Armin van Buuren, and the one and only Martin Garrix.
When: Thursday, November 6 to 9
Tickets: start at Dhs475 and are on sale now via coca-cola-arena.com.
Deep Purple
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One of Britain’s most influential rock bands, Deep Purple, is returning to Dubai for one night only in November, bringing an explosive lineup of unforgettable hits from over 50 years of rock history. It is the band’s Middle East performance in 2025 and we should consider ourselves lucky that they picked Dubai for their pit stop. And if you don’t have tickets yet, you’re missing out on the opportunity to see one of the most influential rock bands in history live in concert. Expect to hear their timeless hits including Hush, Black Night, Speed King, Fireball, and Smoke on the Water.
When: Thursday, November 2o
Tickets: start at Dhs249 and are on sale now via coca-cola-arena.com.
Teddy Swims
Teddy Swims | Photo credit: Getty Images
Time to Lose Control music fans! Multi-platinum global superstar Teddy Swims will be performing in Dubai this year. The Grammy-nominated American singer will be heading to the Coca-Cola Arena as part of his I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy tour. This is the first time fans will see Teddy Swims performing live in Dubai. He will be joined by his band, Freak Freely, banging out all the hits, including chart toppers such as The Door, Bad Dreams and Lose Control.
When: Saturday, November 22
Tickets: start at Dhs295 and are on sale now via coca-cola-arena.com.
December
Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Start 2026 in serious style with global pop legends Maroon 5. The music outfit is coming to Dubai to headline this year’s New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm. Following in the footsteps of Sting and Lionel Richie, the multi-Grammy Award-winning band will take to the stage on December 31 for a spectacular open-air performance under the stars. Expect a hit-packed setlist with crowd favourites like Moves Like Jagger, This Love, She Will Be Loved, and Payphone, plus a jaw-dropping fireworks display lighting up the skies above Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal. Choose from tiered packages including Golden Circle, Rouge Circle, and VIP Sky Suites with the latter offering butler service, private dining, and elevated views for up to 20 guests, starting from Dhs200,000.
Location: Atlantis, The Palm
When: December 31, 2025
Tickets: prices start from Dhs200,000 for tiered packages
2026
January
Rob Beckett
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English funnyman Rob Beckett is gearing up to go back on tour, and he is making his way to Dubai in January 2026. He is best known for his appearances on British TV shows such as Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Mock The Week. Beckett is originally from London, and is praised for his quick wit and silly personality. He tells hilarious anecdotes about his life growing up in the UK. Beckett has a wife and two kids, and often shares stories about his family.
Location: Dubai Opera
When: Thursday, January 22
Tickets: start at Dhs195 and are on sale now via dubaiopera.com
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