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.
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The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi is bringing two wildly different performances this September
British comedian Paul Smith is joining Abu Dhabi Comedy Season, bringing his quick wit, hilarious crowd work and unpredictable stand-up style to Etihad Arena
Aspiring jewellery and watch designers in the UAE can apply for a new six-month residency with Tiffany & Co
Explore the stories of the women who shaped the UAE, from powerful leaders and female rulers to pearl divers
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LEGO® SHOWS Natural Brickstory opens at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi on 21 August, bringing 13.8 billion years of natural history to life
This is your chance to learn woodworking and receive mentorship through a free eight-week programme
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Another major milestone for Saadiyat Cultural District is coming
From Hans Zimmer and the UAE National Orchestra to opera star Sondra Radvanovsky, here’s your guide to the biggest concerts at Abu Dhabi Festival 2026
Discover Emirati heritage at Abu Dhabi Summer Sports with free family-friendly experiences including traditional games, crafts, falconry and cultural workshops
It’s been 15 years since Al Ain became the UAE’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there’s never been a better time to rediscover the Garden City
Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans for Dar al Funoon Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, a landmark Frank Gehry-designed venue set to host opera, ballet and world-class performances
Abu Dhabi’s new Books in the City initiative is bringing curated reading experiences into cafés, parks and cultural spaces across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Abu Dhabi is turning parks, waterfronts, malls and hotels into live music venues with the launch of its new year-round Music in the City programme
Zayed National Museum and Emirates Post launch commemorative UAE stamp collection
The Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial returns in 2026, transforming Al Ain and Abu Dhabi into a citywide open-air art experience running until February 2027
Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled four major exhibitions for its 2026–2027 season
Abu Dhabi has launched Treasured Sayings, a new Assouline publication celebrating the poetic legacy and wisdom of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi is hosting Dino Month throughout June 2026, featuring interactive workshops, family activities, science sessions and wellness experience
Fifteen long-standing businesses have been recognised in the latest edition of Abu Dhabi’s Urban Treasures initiative
The UAE National Orchestra will conclude its inaugural season this June
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky return to Abu Dhabi as Experience Abu Dhabi ambassadors
The inaugural Tapestry of Music and Arts Spring Festival is bringing together Abu Dhabi’s performers, artists, educators and creative practitioners
All you need to know about Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, from its expected opening date to its striking design and global art collection
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi relaunches Season 11 with two powerful June performances
The UAE National Orchestra brings Maestro Xu Zhong to The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is set to become home to the world’s second Sphere venue, a next-generation immersive entertainment dome
Abu Dhabi museums open for free with workshops, tours, and cultural experiences across the emirate
Louvre Abu Dhabi is bringing back Cannes Film Nights this May