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June
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
When: Saturday, June 24
Where: Theatre by QE2
Mamma Mia, this is going to be good. Abba fans, hop onboard the QE2 for a night packed with the greatest hits in classical form from ABBA in light of a thousand candles. Expect hits including Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All, Chiquitita and much more. There are two shows on the night, 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
Queen Elizabeth 2, Port Rashid, June 24, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. feverup.com
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
When: Saturday, June 23 to 25
Where: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
If you need a couple of laughs, head to The Junction at Alserkal Avenue this weekend. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is about two middle-aged siblings who share a home where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Their movie-star sister shows up with her new ‘boy toy’ which eventually leads to old resentments flaring up leading to a showdown.
The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, June 23 to 25, Dhs100 per person. Tel: (0)4 338 8525. @junctiondubai
July
Parenting Hell
When: July 2, 2023
Where: Dubai Opera
In a season of big comedy events, we have more news for fans of stand-up, live podcasts and non-stop laughs. British comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe are set to perform in Dubai, bringing their hilarious podcast Parenting Hell to Dubai Opera on Monday July 3. Tickets are available now from Dubai Opera, PlatinumList, Ticketmaster and Virgin Megastores, priced from Dhs295.
Parenting Hell Live, Dubai Opera, Monday July 3, from Dhs295. dubaiopera.com
September
Joanne McNally
When: September 2, 2023
Where: The Agenda, Dubai Media City
One-half of the iconic podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me duo, Joanne McNally will be coming to Dubai for an evening of ab-workout-inducing laughs. The funny woman has sold out prestigious venues like Vicar Street in Dublin, the London Palladium, and the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo. She will be in Dubai as part of her Prosecco Express world tour. Tickets are available here.
Joanne McNally, The Agenda, Media City, Sept 2, show starts at 8.30pm, tickets start from Dhs295. dubai.platinumlist.net
Peppa Pig
When: September 16 and 17, 2023
Where: Coca-Cola Arena
If you didn’t get the chance to say hello to Peppa Pig and her family and friends the last time they landed in the UAE last year, then this is your chance. Peppa Pig will be coming to the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. Tickets are already on sale. This 60-minute live musical stage show features life-size puppet performances, telling the story of a Peppa Pig camping adventure.
Peppa Pig’s Next Adventure, Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai, multiple timings, Saturday, September 16, Sunday September 17. Tickets from Dhs125. platinumlist.dubai.net
A1 and 911
Above: 911
When: Friday, September 22, 2023
Where: The Agenda, Dubai Media City
Iconic boybands of pop yesteryear, A1 and 911 are heading to Dubai in September. These mega music acts took the industry by storm in the 90s and have since given the world many, many tunes of the ear-worm category. Tickets are already on sale, so you might want to hurry and grab yours. Prices start from Dhs100 and can be purchased here.
A1 and 911, The Agenda, Media City, Dubai, Fri Sept 22, Tel: (0)4 580 9159. theagenda.com
October
Trevor Noah
When: October 3, 2023
Where: Coca-Cola Arena
On Tuesday, October 3, comedian Trevor Noah will bring his new stand-up show to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Noah is a regular performer in the UAE after having performed a number of times across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai. The South African funnyman is known for his Emmy award-winning show, The Daily Show, as well as his bestselling books including Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, and sell-out global shows. Ticket prices start from Dhs295 and can be purchased here.
Trevor Noah, Off The Record Tour. Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai. Tuesday, October 3, from Dhs295. livenation.me
Matilda the Musical
When: October 3 to 12, 2023
Where: Dubai Opera
In the past few years, Dubai Opera has thrilled us with a number of phenomenal musicals from Mamma Mia! to Chicago, the Musical; Footloose and so much more. This year, the performing arts centre has announced that yet another highly popular musical will be gracing its stage – Matilda the Musical. The multi-award-winning performance by The Royal Shakespeare Company will be heading to Dubai Opera for ten days from Tuesday, October 3 to 12. Tickets are now on sale on dubaiopera.com and start from Dhs325. Read more here.
Matilda The Musical, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Oct 3 to 12, 2023. Ticket prices start from Dhs325. Tel: (0)4 440 8888. dubaiopera.com
Lewis Capaldi
When: October 7, 2023
Where: Coca-Cola Arena
Lewis Capaldi was originally set to perform on Monday, November 28 but the concert has been postponed to October 7, 2023. A statement on Capaldi stated that he was gutted to postpone his show as he is learning to adapt following the star’s recent diagnosis of Tourettes. If you purchased tickets for the gig at Coca-Cola Arena, your tickets will be automatically valid for the new date next year. His Dubai gig will now come after the release of his long-awaited second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, which will drop on May 19, 2023. Tickets are priced from Dhs199 and can be purchased on coca-cola-arena.com.
Lewis Capaldi, Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai, Oct 7, coca-cola-arena.com
Kiss
When: Friday, October 13, 2023
Where: Coca-Cola Arena
Legendary American band KISS are set to rock Dubai later this year. The iconic four-piece will take to the stage at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Friday October 13 as part of their ‘End of the World’ tour. KISS are best known for their unique look, black and white make-up and hit songs such as I Was Made for Lovin You, and Rock and Roll All Nite. The band last performed in Dubai in December 2020, when they headlined Atlantis, The Palm’s socially distanced New Year’s Eve bash. The event was live-streamed all over the world as many celebrated the new year in lockdown. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10am UAE time on Monday, June 5. You’ll need to be quick, as pre-sale is open for just 24 hours before general tickets go on sale. You can register now via coca-cola-arena.com.
KISS presents End of the World tour, Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Friday October 13. coca-cola-arena.com
Defected Records
A British independent label group that has been responsible for some of the biggest parties across the UK, Ibiza, and Miami is finally returning to Dubai. The record label was last in the city for a 12-hour rave in 2018 at Soho Beach, and this year they are promising three days of non-stop house beats. The event will be taking place from Friday, October 13 until Sunday, October 15. The three days will be spread across various locations in Dubai. Tickets will officially go on sale at the end of June, however, access to pre-sale tickets go live on Thursday, June 29. You can sign up for pre-sale here.
Defected Records, Dubai, Oct 13 to 15. @defectedrecords defecteddubai.com
November
Bryan Adams
When: November 4, 2023
Where: Coca-Cola Arena
Ready to sing “I got my first real six-string…” at the top of your lungs with the legend himself? Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams is performing at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, November 4. The superstar rocker, who is best known for his hits like Summer of ’69 and Everything I Do, will land in the capital as part of his world tour with his 15th studio album, So Happy It Hurts. Tickets are on sale now, you can purchase them directly from the Coca-Cola Arena website: coca-cola-arena.com
Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Dubai. Saturday, November 4, 2023. From Dhs199. coca-cola-arena.com
February
UNTOLD Music Festival
When: February 2024
Where: Expo City Dubai
It’s one of the world’s largest music festivals and a must-visit for electronic music fans, and now Romania’s UNTOLD music festival is coming to Dubai. The first ever UNTOLD music festival outside of Romania will take place at Expo City Dubai in February 2024, bringing with it some of the world’s biggest acts and DJs for an unforgettable showcase of music and entertainment. The line-up will be announced soon, but to be the first in the know, sign up here.
UNTOLD Music Festival, Expo City Dubai, Feb 2024, @expocitydubai
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