Performing hits from their Before The World Turns To Dust tour
Get ready to hit rewind and turn up the nostalgia, American rockers The Calling are coming to Abu Dhabi!
For fans of sing-along anthems like Wherever You Will Go, this is a dream come true: the band is making its first-ever Middle East appearance on 14 February, 2026.
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They’ll be lighting up 321 Sports on Hudayriyat Island as part of the AccessPass Music & Sports Festival, performing hits from their Before The World Turns To Dust tour.
Formed back in 1996 by lead singer Alex Band and guitarist Aaron Kamin, The Calling shot to fame five years later with the iconic Wherever You Will Go, a song that climbed to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ruled the Adult Top 40 for 23 weeks.
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Though the band’s lineup has changed over the years, Alex Band keeps the spirit alive with a fresh crew of musicians, bringing the timeless hits, and some surprises, to fans old and new.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering their magic, this gig is the ultimate chance to soak up the desert vibes, sing your heart out, and relive a soundtrack of your youth.
So, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to belt out the classics under the desert sky.
14 February, 2026, 321 Sports on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. Pre-register now at festival.accesspass.ae
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