Arts & Culture News in Abu Dhabi
All you need to know about Abu Dhabi’s thriving arts and culture scene, including news, exhibitions, cultural gems, what’s on and more. Read on to explore what the capital city has to offer.
Featured Arts & Culture Guides
Liwa International Festival returns this winter with thrilling motorsports, heritage celebrations, and family fun in the Al Dhafra desert
From starlit camps to sand dunes and serene oases, Obaid and Salem are back!
Siqing Lu brings his dazzling virtuosity to Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable one-night-only recital
This exhibition offers a powerful and resonant counterpoint to static portrayals of femininity and nationhood
Celebrate the UAE’s pearl-diving legacy at Abu Dhabi Pearl Week, 8–14 Sept at Delma Museum; a journey through heritage, sustainability, and national pride
Season 11 is a celebration of all that’s been built so far, and a launchpad for even bigger things to come
Witness an evolving relationship between art, archives, architecture, and the layered histories of this region
Dive into this list of cultural and visual events taking place throughout the summer
Emirates Foundation launches Misrah; a once-in-a-lifetime heritage trek for youth
A candle-lit celebration of creativity, coffee, and community
Louvre Abu Dhabi and Richard Mille reveal the shortlisted artists for the 2025 edition of Art Here and the Richard Mille Art Prize
Calling all future artists! 421’s Teens Program is back with free workshops, expert mentorship, and portfolio support for aspiring creatives in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) returns from 30 August to 7 September 2025
This is part of Abu Dhabi’s vision to transform its public spaces through world-class art experiences that blend nature, culture and innovation
ADMAF brings Emirati creativity to the world stage with bold cultural programming at the UAE Pavilion
Three rising UAE-based talents will debut new commissions this November under the mentorship of curator Issam Kourbaj
This exhibition is your invitation to slow down and dive into a world of art
Whether you’re into music, visual arts, local traditions, or storytelling, there’s something for everyone this month in the capital
An iconic tribute to Sheikh Zayed and the UAE’s extraordinary story, told across millennia in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District
The new arrivals span continents and centuries inviting visitors to explore bold, beautiful stories of creativity and culture
The Quantum Dome Project offers visitors a 25-minute full-body VR journey through three pivotal civilizations
Step into a world of stories, textures, and personal maps in this thought-provoking exhibition featuring emerging talents
This collaborative production weaves together oral histories collected from elders born in the 1930s
This year’s programme shines a spotlight on universal themes such as identity, resilience, and social change
This wonderful live show is presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Abu Dhabi Bright is a declaration that Abu Dhabi has come into its own as a global cultural and lifestyle capital
This is the first time the artwork has left the Philippines in such a high-profile way
The festival shines a spotlight on the date palm and its essential role in local culture and food traditions
Join thought-provoking talks on art, memory & urban change at ‘Layered Medium,’ live at Manarat Al Saadiyat this June
Experience a night of flamenco, jazz, and world music fusion with guitar legend Jesse Cook at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi