Middle East Events Calendar: Concerts, Sport and Festivals 2026/27

Here are the highlights of the coming months in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt: concerts by global stars, Formula 1 Grands Prix, festivals and long-awaited openings – a perfect reason to combine an event with a beach holiday.

Opening of the year

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi – the long-awaited opening on 11 December 2026 on Saadiyat Island.

Concerts and shows. Abu Dhabi

• Andrea Bocelli – 2 December 2026, Etihad Arena.
• Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi – 3 December 2026, Etihad Live.
• Anyma ÆDEN – 4 December 2026.
• Disney’s Encanto, Live in Concert – 18 December 2026, Etihad Arena.
• Disney’s Frozen, Live in Concert – 19 December 2026, Etihad Arena.
• Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Live in Concert – 19 December 2026, Etihad Arena.
• Disney’s The Lion King, Live in Concert – 19 December 2026, Etihad Arena.
• Harry Potter Film Concert Series – 5 and 6 February 2027, Etihad Arena.
• Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – 14-23 May 2027, Etihad Arena.
• Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical – 4-13 June 2027, Etihad Arena.
• Riverdance, 30th Anniversary Tour – 19 and 20 November 2027, Etihad Arena.

Concerts and shows. Dubai

• Chicago The Musical – 16-20 December 2026, Coca-Cola Arena.
• Katy Perry, New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Atlantis, The Palm – 31 December 2026.
• Tony Ann, Live at Dubai Opera – 10 January 2027.

Concerts and shows. Egypt

• Shakira, Live at the Pyramids of Giza – part of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, 28 November 2026, Al Haram.

Sport

• Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix – 4-6 December 2026, Yas Marina Circuit. Concerts during the event: Imagine Dragons (5 December 2026, Etihad Live), The Script and The Chainsmokers (6 December 2026, Etihad Live).
• Ironman Oman – 5 December 2026, Muscat.
• AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 – 7 January – 5 February 2027.
• Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix – 19-21 March 2027, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah.
• Qatar Formula 1 Grand Prix – 6 June 2027, Lusail International Circuit.
• The Ocean Race – 1-5 July 2027, AMAALA, Saudi Arabia.

Festivals and exhibitions. Qatar

• Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Show – 4-7 November 2026, Longines Outdoor Arena, Doha.
• Qatar Boat Show – 4-7 November 2026, Old Doha Port.
• Qatar Classic Cars Contest and Exhibition – 17-22 November 2026, The Pearl, Doha.
• Doha Film Festival – 19-27 November 2026.
• Qatar International Food Festival – 13-23 January 2027.
• Art Basel Qatar – 28-30 January 2027.

Want to attend one of these events? Our Dubai team will arrange a turnkey event trip: tickets, hotel, transfers and a programme before and after the event.