Abu Dhabi’s winter event lineup revealed

first NBA Abu Dhabi Games, Disney’s lion king, UFC 280 and Wireless Festival is one of the events that will take place in Abu Dhabi over the next six months.

Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced the lineup for the winter event at a talk-show-style launch event at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Thursday.

The calendar includes concerts by regional and international artists, sports and esports events, immersive cultural festivals and live interactive family performances, as well as theatre, opera and dance performances.

“The Abu Dhabi Calendar has an incredible array of events that will keep our residents and visitors excited,” said Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi.

“We look forward to sharing Abu Dhabi with the world, hosting spectacular music performances and an action-packed global sporting event that attracts fans and families from around the globe.”

Music, Film Awards and Comic-Con

Some of the highlights in the music section of the calendar include Wireless Music Festival, a pop rap and urban music festival from London, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on March 4.

Sting will also perform at the Etihad Arena Tickets go on sale Friday as part of his acclaimed My Songs tour on January 27.

two-time oscar winner AR Rahman He will make his debut at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 29, while Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will return to the capital at Etihad Park on November 24.

The three-day Amplified Music Festival will take place at Yas Links, Abu Dhabi, from 11-13 November.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will also celebrate its fifth anniversary with a series of concerts, including Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Al Mohandis on November 11 and Egyptian composer Omar Khairat on November 13.

In recognition of the best in Bollywood, IIFA Awards Abu Dhabi will return Head to the capital on 11 February for a star-studded weekend at the Etihad Arena.

From December 1st to 3rd, a series of concerts will be held in various locations for this year’s National Day celebrations.

Arab stars including Nancy Ajram, George Wassouf, Melhem Zein, Mouhamad Khairy, Wael Kfoury, Ahmed Saad, DJ Aseel, BiGSaM, Aziz Maraka and Siilawy will also be in Abu Dhabi from October 14th to December 21st A series of concerts.

The region’s largest pop culture festival, Middle East Film and Comic Con, opens in March.

Sports, eSports and some 4x4s

Sporting highlights include the NBA Abu Dhabi Games. The Atlanta Hawks and the 2020-21 NBA championship-winning Milwaukee Bucks will play two preseason games at Etihad Stadium on October 6-8, marking the first NBA game in the Arabian Gulf .

This NBA District It will be held in conjunction with the NBA Abu Dhabi Games from October 5-9 in Manarat Al Saadiyat.

It will feature music, media and art related to NBA culture, while fans will be able to interact with NBA celebrities, watch games, enjoy hands-on basketball activities and purchase limited-edition merchandise.

Also next month, UFC 280: Oliveira vs Makhachev will take place at the Etihad Arena on October 22. The event will headline Abu Dhabi Showdown Week from October 17-23, with concerts, workshops, pool parties and a city-wide event featuring some of the UFC’s biggest stars.

In Matchroom Boxing, WBA Light Heavyweight Belt Holder Dmitry Bivol On November 5, he will defend his world title against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

The Blast takes place December 17-18 and will see 8 of the world’s best esports organizations compete against each other for the coveted World Finals trophy, a $1 million prize pool, and a chance to brag Be the 2022 Champion Counter-Strike.

The Liwa Festival will run from November 22 to December 4 and includes Khaleeji concerts, cultural and heritage events, food stalls, an outdoor cinema and a night market.

Broadway, Blippi and Abu Dhabi Art

Disney’s famous Broadway musical lion king It will run for a month at the Etihad Arena from 16 November to 10 December.

Disney on Ice will be back too Come to the venue from October 12th to 16th.

Mother of Nations Day will also offer family-friendly activities celebrating cultural awareness. The event returns December 9-18 with live entertainment from groups including the Miami Band.

Blippi Musicalshows produced by popular children’s entertainers and educators, There will be a lively live music show for families at the Etihad Arena on 18-19 February.

On the culinary side of the event calendar, 50 Best Middle East and North Africa Restaurants A guest dinner and discussion will be held, along with an announcement of the organization’s selection of the top 50 restaurants in the region.

annual fair Abu Dhabi Art Returns from 16-20 November, bringing together local and international galleries for exhibitions, artist commissions and installations.

Earlier in the month, the traditional handicraft festival, The annual event at Al Qattara heritage area in Al Ain is returning from 1-20 November, inviting visitors to experience the traditional craftsmanship of Emirati artisans.

More information is available at visitabudhabi.ae

Updated: September 22, 2022 6:22 pm