Theatre - What's On https://whatson.ae/section/culture/theatre/ Things to do in Dubai & the UAE Tue, 26 May 2026 11:53:52 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Broadway sensation Chicago is coming to Dubai https://whatson.ae/2026/05/broadway-sensation-chicago-is-coming-to-dubai/ Fri, 22 May 2026 05:30:32 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=389089 With tickets from just Dhs49 From Broadway to City Walk, Chicago is coming to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena later this year. The longest-running American musical in Broadway and West End history returns to Dubai for a five-day run from December 16 to 20, making it the perfect pre-Christmas musical treat. Tickets are already on sale, with […]

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]]> Songs of the Bulbul comes to NYU Abu Dhabi this Sunday https://whatson.ae/2026/01/songs-of-the-bulbul-comes-to-nyu-abu-dhabi-this-sunday/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:42:08 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=378510 A moving dance work inspired by the Sufi nightingale myth comes to The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi A nightingale sings its most beautiful song when it knows the end is near. That idea sits at the centre of Songs of the Bulbul, a striking dance work coming to The Arts Center at NYU […]

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]]> Your ultimate guide to Abu Dhabi concerts and shows this January https://whatson.ae/2026/01/your-ultimate-guide-to-abu-dhabi-concerts-and-shows-this-january/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:32:34 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=377946 All the Abu Dhabi concerts and shows worth booking this January, from pop legends to family shows here’s the complete guide This is your all-access pass to the biggest gigs, must-see shows and performances worth planning your month around. From legendary voices and stadium singalongs to ballet, comedy and family favourites, Abu Dhabi concerts cover […]

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]]> CATS musical lands in Abu Dhabi in 2026 https://whatson.ae/2025/12/cats-musical-lands-in-abu-dhabi-in-2026/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:15:34 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=376634 Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic CATS musical live in Abu Dhabi this May Get ready to meet some mischievous felines. CATS musical, one of the world’s most iconic musicals, is making its UAE debut at Etihad Arena on Yas Island from May 14 to 24, 2026. The show comes to the capital in partnership with […]

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]]> Arabic Opera Antar and Abla lights up Abu Dhabi in December https://whatson.ae/2025/11/arabic-opera-antar-and-abla-lights-up-abu-dhabi-in-december/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:52:21 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=372893 This December, Abu Dhabi hosts the debut of Antar and Abla, the first-ever Arabic-language opera In just a few weeks, one of the Arab world’s greatest love stories will take centre stage in Abu Dhabi. The Arabic Opera Antar and Abla opens on December 9 at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City. Presented […]

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]]> Arabic Opera Antar and Abla comes to Abu Dhabi in December https://whatson.ae/2025/10/arabic-opera-antar-and-abla-comes-to-abu-dhabi-in-december/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:30:02 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=369253 Discover Antar and Abla, a landmark Arabic opera celebrating heritage, love, and world-class performance this December A story written in the stars of Arab poetry is coming to life on stage in Abu Dhabi. Antar and Abla, the landmark Arabic opera, will run from December 9 to 14 at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed […]

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]]> Beloved Broadway classic Annie the Musical is coming to Dubai https://whatson.ae/2025/09/beloved-broadway-classic-annie-the-musical-is-coming-to-dubai/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:16:50 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=367534 The curtain just keeps rising for Dubai’s theatre lovers Hot on the heels of recent musical announcements, yet another classic is heading to Dubai: Annie. You can catch the Broadway classic at Zabeel Theatre in Dubai. It’s a spectacular new adaptation by Olivier Award-winning producer Paul Taylor-Mills. Annie The Musical will be bringing its unforgettable […]

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]]> Mary Poppins is coming to Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2025/09/it-looks-like-mary-poppins-is-coming-to-abu-dhabi/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:53:17 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=366711 The long-running musical is practically perfect in every way Abu Dhabi’s events scene already has some huge upcoming events – with a calendar covering sports, culture, music and more. But theatre lovers, take note this one is practically perfect in every way. Yes, Mary Poppins is coming to Abu Dhabi. On Monday September 22, a […]

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]]> Wicked in Dubai: The hit musical flies into Dubai Opera in January https://whatson.ae/2025/09/wicked-the-musical-is-coming-to-dubai-opera-january-2025/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:01:35 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=366223 In January, culture fans will be able to watch the world’s most Popular musical, Wicked, in Dubai for the first time ever Take note, theater fans, there’s no rest for the Wicked in the upcoming season because the smash-hit musical, WICKED, is heading to Dubai in January.  After years of waiting, Dubai Opera, in partnership […]

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]]> Short+Sweet: A theatre festival is taking place at Alserkal Avenue https://whatson.ae/2025/05/shortsweet-a-theatre-festival-is-taking-place-at-alserkal-avenue/ Fri, 16 May 2025 07:39:22 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=349864 Short+Sweet is for all the theatre fiends… They call it the biggest little play festival in Dubai – Short+Sweet Dubai is back this year for another season, after several successful runs over 13 years, bringing you one of the world’s largest 10-minute play festivals. The festival features over 300 actors, writers, and directors, this festival […]

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]]> Why you’ll go CRAZY for the new entertainment extravaganza at The Theater https://whatson.ae/2024/11/why-youll-go-crazy-for-the-new-entertainment-extravaganza-at-the-theatre/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:34:52 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=324722 Sponsored: There’s a little CRAZY in all the best people… Dubai, a city where dinner shows have been raised to a true art form, knows a thing or two about world-class theatrics. And whilst there’s no shortage of glitzy spots merging five-star feasting with live spectacle, The Theater at Fairmont Dubai has always been a […]

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]]> A stunning new Disney musical is coming to Abu Dhabi https://whatson.ae/2024/10/musicals-at-etihad-arena-abu-dhabi/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:17:13 +0000 https://whatson.ae/?p=324001 Yet another thrilling musical is coming to town… Musical season is well and truly underway in Abu Dhabi, with some of the most thrilling productions coming to town this season. The latest thrilling show you can look forward to is Disney’s The Magic Box, a fabulous new musical featuring the beloved sounds of Disney, at […]

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