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KISS, Junoon, Bryan Adams: Here are all the best upcoming concerts in Dubai

Tue, September 12, 2023

From international stars to Arabic music sensations and Bollywood hitmakers, catch a beat at these captivating concerts in Dubai in 2023.

From international stars to Arabic music sensations and Bollywood hitmakers, catch a beat at these captivating concerts in Dubai in 2023.

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September

Shake a leg with A-list artists

Secure your seats for Seafret

Seafret at Dubai Opera

British musical duo Seafret formed in 2011 after members Jack Sedman and Harry Draper met at an open mic night. Since then, the band has gone on to release several songs, including the TikTok viral hit Atlantis, so book tickets to watch them perform tracks from their latest album Wonderland on 15 September at Dubai Opera.

Seafret live
Live shows
  • 15 Sep 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Amp up your night with A1 and 911

Boyband Dubai
From number one singles like Caught in the Middle and Same Old Brand New You to a BRIT Award for the Best British Breakthrough Act and over 10 million record sales worldwide, A1 have done it all. Head to The Agenda on 22 September to see the award-winning British boyband live along with the multi-platinum award-winning ensemble 911, who will perform timeless favourites from their best-selling albums like There It Is, Moving On and A Little Bit More.
A1 and 911 live
Live shows
  • 22 Sep 2023
  • The Agenda

Celebrate Saudi National Day

ksa na

Tune in for a musical extravaganza as Eida Al Menhali, Fouad Abdelwahed and Aseel Hameem take centrestage to honour Saudi National Day on 22 September. The trio of Arabic musicians will be lighting up the Coca-Cola Arena with an upbeat showcase featuring all their chart-topping tunes like Motasoa and Awsafek 3ajab. Tickets are on sale now from AED195.

Eida Al Menhali, Fouad Abdelwahed and Aseel Hameem live
Live shows
  • 22 Sep 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Experience Zimmer vs Williams

Zimmer vs Williams Dubai Opera

Dubai Opera is giving you a chance to be dazzled by the music of two cinematic icons – Hans Zimmer and John Williams – live on 23 September. Watch an epic battle as the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Anthony Inglis, perform an arrangement of the composers’ best-known scores from films like The Dark Knight and Harry Potter during this tribute show.

Zimmer vs Williams
Live shows
  • 23 Sep 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Give an applause to Gilberto Gil

Gilberto Gil at Dubai Opera
With 60 albums, nine Grammy Awards and more than four million album sales to his name, few have seen success like Gilberto Gil. The Brazilian icon, a master of the acoustic and electric guitar, will perform at Dubai Opera on 29 September as part of his Aquele Abraco Tour, marking 60 years in music and 50 years since he began touring around the world.
Gilberto Gil live
Live shows
  • 29 Sep 2023
  • Dubai Opera

October

Move to the beat of international hitmakers

Relive the '90s with Junoon

Junoon Dubai

They are the pioneers of Sufi rock in the South-East Asian subcontinent, so don't miss this chance to see Junoon perform live once again. The Pakistani band, made up of lead guitarist and songwriter Salman Ahmed, keyboardist Nusrat Hussain, vocalist Ali Azmat and bass guitarist Brian O’Connell, will take to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena on 6 October for their Azadi Tour.

Junoon live: Azadi Tour
Live shows
  • 6 Oct 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Countdown to one last KISS concert

Kiss at Coca Cola Area

KISS Army Fans must not miss this chance to say goodbye Forever and I Still Love You to the iconic American rock band. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer will be jetting into the city for one last performance at the Coca-Cola Arena as a part of their End of The Road World Tour. Book now to see the multi-platinum-selling group's larger-than-life production.

KISS: End of the Road World Tour
Live shows
  • 13 Oct 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Feel the beat at Defected Dubai

IBIZA GLOBAL RADIO 95.3 UAE BEACH FESTIVAL IS BACK THIS SATURDAY THE 14th AT SOULBEACH

A three-day house music festival is set to take place across Dubai from 13 to 15 October. Defected Records, a pioneering record label for dance music, will bring Defected Dubai to three locations in the city. The line-up includes Roger Sanchez, Alex Mills, Dennis Ferrer, Hannah Wants, Low Steppa and many more. 

Defected Dubai
Live shows
  • 13 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2023
  • JA The Resort

Give a big shout for Ben&Ben

Ben and Ben at Coca Cola Arena Dubai

Coming in all the way from the Philippines for a memorable live show at the Coca-Cola Arena is folk-pop band Ben&Ben on 14 October. The award-winning troupe, brought together by twin brothers Miguel and Paolo Benjamin, are known for their folksy, indie beats blended with catchy pop melodies and soulful lyrics, so book now.

The Fridge presents Ben&Ben live
Live shows
  • 14 Oct 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Throwback tunes with Blue, Five and Boyzlife

Irish Village

Boyband fans are in for a treat as three popular groups from the '90s – Blue, Five and Boyzlife – take to the stage at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium for one night only on 20 October. Don your capri pants and scrunch your hair to enjoy an evening of retro tracks like One Love, When The Lights Go Out and All That I Need with your friends.

The Boys Are Back In Town ft. Blue, Five and Boyzlife
Live shows
  • 20 Oct 2023
  • Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

A musical affair with Angham at Dubai Opera

Angham live

Mark your calendars for an unmissable extravaganza with Egyptian diva Angham at Dubai Opera on 20 October. The singing sensation, who has ruled the Arabic music charts for more than two decades now, will ensure you have the time of your life as she performs tracks like Shebr W Nos, Sidi Wesslak and Omry Maak.

Angham at Dubai Opera
Live shows
  • 20 Oct 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Rap to the beat of Sean Paul

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From winning a Grammy Award to topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart multiple times and selling out arenas around the globe, multi-platinum recording artist Sean Paul has dominated the reggae and dancehall space for decades. Gather your crew and get ready to shake a leg to songs like Get Busy, Cheap Thrills and more at the Coca-Cola Arena on 21 October.

Sean Paul and T.I. live
Live shows
  • 21 Oct 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Plan a night out with Neha Kakkar

Neha Kakkar at Coca Cola Arena

Award-winning playback singer Neha Kakkar is all set to return to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena on 22 October. Get ready to groove as the diva, who has more than 14 million subscribers on YouTube, enthrals you with an electrifying performance of her biggest hits like Dilbar, Mile Ho Tum, Garmi and Maahi Ve. Book now.

Neha Kakkar live
Live shows
  • 22 Oct 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

See virtuoso violinist David Garrett perform live

David Garrett Dubai Opera

With back-to-back ECHO awards in both the classical and pop categories to his credit, David Garrett is known as a brilliant genre-defying musician. Catch the virtuoso violinist live at Dubai Opera as he performs pieces by Bach, Gluck, Mendelssohn and Schumann, among other classics from his repertoire for his ICONIC World Tour on 26 October.

David Garrett ICONIC World Tour
Live shows
  • 26 Oct 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Settle in for a night of jazz with Kenny Garrett

Kenny Garrett at Dubai Opera

Make your way to Dubai Opera on 28 October for an evening filled with modern jazz and R&B tunes by Kenny Garrett. The Grammy Award-winning maestro will treat you to tracks from his new album Sounds from the Ancestors which are inspired by the music he grew up with – featuring unique rhythms and a cosmopolitan vibe.

Kenny Garrett live
Live shows
  • 28 Oct 2023
  • Dubai Opera

November

Make musical memories this November

Get musical with Alexey Arkhipovsky

Alexey at Dubai Opera

Russian musical legend Alexey Arkhipovsky is set to light up the stage at Dubai Opera on 1 November. Take your seat to see the virtuoso balalaika player present folk, classical and contemporary compositions live for his debut concert in Dubai. Tickets from AED250.

Alexey Arkhipovsky live
Live shows
  • 1 Nov 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Feel 'Happier' with the boys from Bastille

Bastille

Secure your seats to catch the boys from Bastille live in concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on 1 November. Sing along as frontman Dan Smith belts out your favourite tracks like Good Grief, Pompeii and Happier, along with bass guitarist Will Farquarson, Kyle Simmons on the keyboard and Chris Wood on the drums. Tickets are on sale now from AED199.

Bastille live
Live shows
  • 1 Nov 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Turn up the volume for Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams at Coca Cola Arena Dubai

Bringing the magic of Summer of 69 to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena is Bryan Adams. The multi-award-winning Canadian musician will be making his way to Dubai on 4 November for a concert featuring all-time favourites like (Everything I Do) I Do It For You and hits from his recent Grammy-nominated studio album So Happy It Hurts. Tickets are likely to sell out quickly, so book now.

Bryan Adams live
Live shows
  • 4 Nov 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Head back to 'The Good Decade'

Irish Village

Gather your crew and get Lost in Music while Dancing in the Moonlight at the LOADED music festival at The Irish Village on 4 November. Tune in to see iconic '90s bands Dodgy, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Stereo MC's and Toploader perform nostalgic hits like Connected, Scooby Snacks and Good Enough with tickets for AED175 per person.

LOADED live at The Irish Village
Live shows
  • 4 Nov 2023
  • The Irish Village

Make it a melodious Sunday with Ruki Vverh

Ruki Vverh at Coca Cola Arena Dubai

He’s been all the rage in Russia for years, and now, pop star Sergey Zhukov, the only member of the musical group Ruki Vverh, is jetting into the city to perform at the Coca-Cola Arena this winter. Dubai fans must not miss this chance to groove to his biggest hits from Student to My Little Baby and Dreaming of You on 5 November.

Ruki Vverh live
Live shows
  • 5 Nov 2023
  • Coca-Cola Arena

Sing along with Ali Sethi

Ali Sethi at Dubai Opera

Writer, composer and singer Ali Sethi, who gained immense popularity after his single Pasoori topped Spotify’s Global Viral chart last year, will be making a stop at Dubai Opera on 11 November during his 2023 World Tour. From earning a spot in TIME magazine’s 100 Next list to performing in front of a massive crowd at Coachella earlier this year, Sethi has done it all.

Ali Sethi live
Live shows
  • 11 Nov 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Jam with Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull at Dubai Opera

Get ready to rock with the famed English band Jethro Tull at Dubai Opera on 24 November. Tickets are likely to sell out quickly, so book soon for an evening of all their greatest hits in Ian Anderson’s magical voice accompanied by guitarist Joe Parrish-James, drummer Scott Hammond and keyboardist John O’Hara.

Jethro Tull live
Live shows
  • 24 Nov 2023
  • Dubai Opera

Hit rewind for the Cele Retro Fest

PLT Cele Retro Fest

On 25 November, all roads will lead to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre for the Cele Retro Fest 2023 with artists like Dr. Alban, Haddaway, Snap, Ingrid, Na-Na and a surprise act. Groove to the beat of British rapper Ice MC while German DJ Nana Darkman spins hits like Lonely and Let It Rain and Eurodance duo La Bouche performs favourites like Sweet Dreams and Tonight is the Night.

Cele Retro Fest 2023
Live shows
  • 25 Nov 2023
  • Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
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