The first open mic session kicks off on 28 October.
Dorian Paul Rodgers, Founder of Rooftop Rhythms, has slammed this Abu Dhabi staple into the realms of the community and once again, now is your chance to ‘speak your truth from the roof!’ as Rooftop Rhythms heads to the roof on Friday, 28 October at The Market Place.
Slated as the Middle East’s longest-running poetry open mic night, Rooftop Rhythms enters its second decade while doing its part to build the performing arts scene of the UAE.
Head to the roof where leading and up-and-coming spoken word artists, poets and musicians presenting original material promise to entertain.
Head to the roof and experience culturally-diverse voices with a line-up that features open mic nights and poetry slam competitions.
Friday 28 October | Open Mic Night |
Friday, 18 November | Slam Competition and Open Mic Night |
Friday, 16 December | Open Mic Night |
Friday, 27 January 2023 | Slam Competition and Open Mic Night |
Friday, 24 February | Open Mic Night |
Friday, 31 March 2023 | Slam Competition and Open Mic Night |
Friday, 28 April 2023 | Open Mic Night |
Friday, 19 May 2023 | Open Mic Night |
Friday, 16 June 2023 | Grand Slam Finale Competition / Season closing |
For tickets, go to abu-dhabi.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/84491/rooftop-rhythms
For the Season 8 programme at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, click here
For more cultural offerings in the capital, head to Yalla – Abu Dhabi Life