Abu Dhabi, get ready for a non-stop lineup of concerts, culture, food and thrills
The capital’s ultimate events guide, Abu Dhabi Calendar, is back with a blockbuster season for 2025-26. Think wall-to-wall concerts, global sports showdowns, art exhibitions, foodie festivals and family fun – every month bringing something big.
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September kickoff
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The action starts strong with UAE Warriors 64, pumping adrenaline into the city with MMA action. Over at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, culture-lovers can dive into Mamluks: Legacy of an Empire (running until January). For families, Hot Wheels roars into town with high-octane fun.
October heat
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October doesn’t hold back. Expect big names like Smashing Pumpkins, Andre Rieu and Abdul Majeed Abdullah, plus comedy genius Sebastian Maniscalco.
Hoops fans get their fix at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games presented by ADQ, with all the courtside buzz of NBA District. Combat sports take centre stage with UFC 321 and Abu Dhabi Showdown Week.
Culture weaves in too; from the Sheikh Zayed Festival to Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts and a moving solo by Emirati great Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim.
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November thrills
November = no weekends off. Concerts from Enrique Iglesias and Travis Scott dominate stages, while foodies can feast at the Michelin Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi, Taste of Abu Dhabi and Open Fire Food Festival.
Meanwhile, culture steps up with Abu Dhabi Art, Manar Abu Dhabi and heritage festivals galore. Plus, Beetlejuice The Musical lands at Etihad Arena for a Broadway-level spectacle.
December fireworks
Closing the year in style, December sees Rod Stewart and Arijit Singh light up stages, alongside the return of Saadiyat Nights, with magical open-air concerts from Ludovico Einaudi and Lewis Capaldi.
And of course, the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 roars into Yas Marina Circuit for the ultimate adrenaline high.
Beyond the track, Liwa Village and Mother of the Nation Festival bring family fun, live music and desert adventures across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
And there’s more…
This is just the start. With even more announcements to come, Abu Dhabi Calendar 2025-26 is set to keep the city buzzing all year long.
Stay tuned and don’t miss a beat at Abu Dhabi Calendar!
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