Performances - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/culture/performances/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:13:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 8 things to do in Abu Dhabi this long weekend: June 12 to 15 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-long-weekend-june-12-to-15/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:08:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390663 From scent-led art at Louvre Abu Dhabi to spa resets, live entertainment and more There’s a long weekend incoming, and Abu Dhabi is rolling out everything from immersive art encounters and chilled-out wellness escapes to high-energy entertainment and culture-backed experiences. Whether you’re planning to slow things down or fill every day with something cool, the […]

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]]> 6 fun things to do in Abu Dhabi this week: June 8 to 11 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-week-june-8-to-11/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:23:36 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390252 The best ways to fill your week in Abu Dhabi If your week needs a little structure (and a lot more fun), we’ve got you covered. From laid-back dinners to live entertainment, here are six things to do in Abu Dhabi this week. A night of classical music with Maestro Xu Zhong Looking for a […]

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]]> CoComelon & Blippi are heading to Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/06/cocomelon-blippi-are-heading-to-abu-dhabi-this-august/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=390111 Two kids’ favourites, one stage, and plenty of sing-along fun Parents, prepare to hear plenty of excited squeals. CoComelon and Blippi will share the stage in Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing two of kids’ favourite shows together in one live performance. The hit children’s show CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE lands in Abu Dhabi on […]

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]]> 6 things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: June 5 to 7 https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-weekend-june-5-to-7/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389763 Abu Dhabi, but make it a weekend well spent Abu Dhabi is in that sweet spot where the weekend feels like a menu you want to order everything from. There’s something new baking in the café scene, a few indulgent bites worth planning lunch around, and plenty of ways to swap your usual routine for […]

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]]> Michel Fadel, Shawn Chidiac & more to perform at Dubai Opera https://whatson.ae/2026/06/michel-fadel-shawn-chidiac-more-to-perfrom-at-dubai-opera/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:43:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389570 RE:SET brings music, comedy, storytelling and surprise performances together for one night only at Dubai Opera Dubai is no stranger to big events, but RE:SET is doing things a little differently. Landing at Dubai Opera on Saturday June 6, the one-night-only live experience brings together some of the region’s most recognisable names across music, comedy, […]

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]]> 8 cool new things to do in Abu Dhabi this June https://whatson.ae/2026/06/things-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-this-june-2026/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:12:53 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389513 From waterfront cafés and immersive cinema experiences to new dining concepts and live entertainment, here’s what’s new to try in Abu Dhabi this June Abu Dhabi’s calendar is heating up this June with a wave of new openings and experiences across the capital. From stylish new restaurants and laid-back café pop-ups to high-energy entertainment venues […]

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]]> Book now: The biggest musicals coming to the UAE https://whatson.ae/2026/05/musicals-in-the-uae-to-book/ Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:20 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389233 Big costumes, bigger numbers, and plenty of show-stopping moments If you love musicals and live in the UAE, the coming theatre season is bringing a strong line-up of West End and Broadway favourites to stages across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. ABU DHABI Charlie and the Chocolate Factory When: August 28 to September 6, 2026 Where: […]

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]]> Imagine Dragons set to rock Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/05/imagine-dragons-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2026/ Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:05 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388896 The American pop rock band is set to headline Etihad Park as part of the Formula 1 season finale F1 fans, we’ve got thrilling news that’s sure to be music to your ears. One of the world’s biggest bands, Imagine Dragons, will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand […]

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]]> THIS IS MICHAEL moonwalks into Abu Dhabi this August https://whatson.ae/2026/05/this-is-michael-set-to-light-up-abu-dhabi-on-august-22/ Mon, 18 May 2026 05:53:34 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=388669 Hee-hee! Abu Dhabi, are you ready? The Michael Jackson biopic Michael took the world by storm, and now fans in the UAE have something else to look forward to when THIS IS MICHAEL moonwalks into Abu Dhabi this August 2026. The tribute celebrates the music, moves and magic of the one and only Michael Jackson. […]

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]]> 11 fun things to do in Dubai this weekend: May 8 to 10 https://whatson.ae/2026/05/fun-things-to-do-in-dubai-this-weekend-may-8-to-10-2026/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:38:45 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387921 Your things to do in Dubai this weekend guide is here If you’re on the lookout for some fun things to do in Dubai this weekend, you’re in the right place. From early morning breakfasts worth getting out of bed for to a sweet stop at a FIX Dessert Chocolatier community art installation and a few […]

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]]> Short+Sweet returns to Dubai with a festival of 10-minute plays https://whatson.ae/2026/05/short-and-sweet-returns-to-dubai-with-a-festival-of-10-minute-plays/ Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:38 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=386219 The popular theatre festival is bringing bite-sized drama, comedy and everything in between to the stage Don’t think you have the patience to sit through a whole theatre performance? Short+Sweet Theatre Dubai has your name written all over it. The theatre festival features plays that are just 10 minutes long, and the unique stories are […]

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]]> The best shows, concerts and performances in Dubai in May 2026 https://whatson.ae/2026/05/the-best-shows-concerts-and-performances-in-dubai-this-may-2026/ Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:14 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=387472 May in Dubai is putting on a show Looking to catch some performances in Dubai? The stages are in full swing this May, with a packed lineup of performances across the city. From ballet and theatre to live music, comedy and cultural showcases, there’s something for every mood once the sun goes down. Whether you’re […]

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