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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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 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
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi launches a new season, featuring a bold new programme of music, dance, theatre, and cinema
Al Ain Zoo offers a full day of wildlife discovery in Abu Dhabi, featuring safari drives, animal encounters, and so much more
Museums in Abu Dhabi offer free entry with interactive workshops, cultural experiences, and hands-on family activities
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi returns in June with a new season
A handcrafted design object inspired by architecture, craftsmanship, and cultural exchange between Venice and Abu Dhabi
Zayed National Museum has been named one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums 2026 by Prix Versailles
Numoo returns for 2026, offering UAE-based performing artists a career-focused accelerator for long-term growth beyond the stage
Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its iconic dome to visitors for the first time with a new guided experience
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