Stand-up gigs? Music festivals? Biggest pop artists? We’ve got a list of all the exciting Abu Dhabi events in 2023!
With a line-up that’s got us screaming, 2023 is definitely shaping up to be a promising year. From Jimmy Carr to Kevin Hart, Prateek Kuhad to the Wireless Festival, there’s no dearth of happening events to look forward to!
Bookings are now open for some of them, so make sure to grab your tickets to an eventful 2023.
January
Jimmy Carr
7 January
You might just have to hold on to your seats so you don’t fall over from laughter! The UK’s most popular funnyman is on his way to the capital for the first time at Etihad Arena. Get ready for Jimmy Carr’s aptly named Terribly Funny 2.0 World Tour. Starting 8pm with tickets priced from AED 195, get ready for an evening of laughs, good vibes and of course, some good-natured ribbing.
For more information and tickets, please visit etihadarena.ae
Imagine Dragons
26 January
You better ‘believe(r)’ there’s a night full of imagination ahead! The most popular rock band Imagine Dragons is all set to enliven Abu Dhabi. Grab tickets starting from AED 250 for this exciting leg of their Mercury Tour at Etihad Arena. Surrounded by fangirls of all ages, it’s the perfect night to groove to the ‘Bones’ hitmakers most popular songs. Can’t imagine missing this dragon of a concert for the world!
For more information and tickets, please visit etihadarena.ae
Kevin Bridges
21 January
If a dash of dry humor with a generous dollop of a lovely UK accent is your thing, you’re in luck. Hitting the capital for his first solo is none other than Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges! Tickets starting from AED 195, his highly anticipated world tour titled ‘Overdue Catch-Up’ is simple not to be missed.
For more information and tickets, please visit etihadarena.ae
Sting
27 January
The former frontman of the UK pop group, The Police, is heading to the stage in Abu Dhabi in early 2023. The beloved icon Sting is all set to perform a special My Songs concert in Abu Dhabi with tickets starting AED 395 already on sale! Catch up on your favourite hits and book your tickets for a memorable night.
For more information and tickets, please visit etihadarena.ae
Blackpink
28 January
Having taken over all of social media and top playlists across the world, South Korean girl group BLACKPINK’s world tour is finally coming to conquer Abu Dhabi. Making their UAE debut with the Born Pink World Tour, get ready to sing your heart out to Pink Venom, Kill This Love and How You Like That among other hits. With tickets starting AED 350, you might want to hurry to get lucky and grab some!
For more information and purchasing tickets, visit www.livenation.ae
Abu Dhabi Classics: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Gala Concert
20 January
Enjoy this one-off extravaganza of Gustav Mahler’s majestic Symphony No.1. written in 1884 and 1888. Tickets start at AED 75, promisising you an evening unlike any other, courtesy of Europe’s most talented Jewish symphonic players. You have to book your seats at Emirates Palace right away.
February
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA 2023)
11 February
Bring forward your best desi game as everyone’s favourite award show is all set to sweep the capital! The best and the rest of the Indian Film Industry will be gathering at the Etihad Arena this February for the 23rd edition of The International Indian Film Academy Concert (IIFA 2023).
For more information and tickets, please visit etihadarena.ae
Kevin Hart
22 February
The ticket sales have already begun! Being Yas Island’s ambassador, Kevin Hart, is of course, only an expected name on this list. Bringing his Reality Check Tour to Abu Dhabi, the American comedian and actor will perform at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena.
For more information and purchasing tickets, visit www.livenation.me
March
Wireless Festival
11 March
Wireless, the UK’s urban music festival, is a rap and urban music festival taking place every year in London that focuses on hip hop and other urban music with headliners including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Stormzy among others.
Stay tuned for more information!
Middle East Film & Comic Con 2023
3-5 March
It’s about to get real fun with Comic Con 2023 headed to the capital for yet another year of gaming, anime, comics and pop-culture fun. From A-lister meet and greets, talks from entertainment icons, to newer stuff like the Gaming Area and the Cosplay Central, featuring unreleased games, eSports tournaments, gaming software, accessories, hardware and limited edition merch; it’s three days of pure fun.
For more information and purchasing tickets, visit mefcc.com.
ULTRA Music Festival
4-5 March
After two long pandemic years, the biggest EDM music festival ULTRA is finally coming to the Middle East. And to Yas Island’s open-air Etihad Park, no less! The two-day day festival will feature two magnificent stages — the Main Stage and the house and techno stage by ULTRA Worldwide’s brand RESISTANCE. Need we say anymore?
For more information and purchasing tickets, visit ultraabudhabi.com
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