Abu Dhabi and Dubai announce upcoming seasonal festivals

Abu Dhabi is preparing for a series of upcoming cultural, music, and seasonal festivals. Key upcoming events include the Abu Dhabi Festival, which runs from October 10 through December 19, featuring performances at venues such as the Etihad Arena, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Other major scheduled events include the BREDx festival on November 13 and 14, headlined by Central Cee and Bryson Tiller, and the Liwa International Festival, set to take place from December 11 to January 3, 2027, in Al Dhafra. The Taste of Abu Dhabi is also scheduled for November 13 to 15, 2026.

Additionally, the Dubai Curl Festival, a community-led event for curly and coily hair, is scheduled for October 10 at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen in Dubai Internet City. Local weekend activities in Abu Dhabi also include Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri and art workshops at Milestone Cafe.