OFFLIMITS festival cancels 2026 Abu Dhabi edition

The OFFLIMITS music festival has cancelled its 2026 edition in Abu Dhabi, with organizers planning a return to the city in 2027. All ticket holders will receive automatic refunds through their original purchasing platforms.

The cancellation affects several high-profile performances, including headliners Shakira and the Jonas Brothers, as well as artists Ne-Yo and Biffy Clyro. Additionally, a concert by Christina Aguilera, previously scheduled for September 25, has been removed from the program, with Ticketmaster confirming the cancellation without a rescheduled date.

These disruptions follow previous postponements caused by regional security concerns and impacts on air traffic due to conflict in the Middle East. The instability in the Gulf has affected the United Arab Emirates' efforts to revitalize its cultural and tourism sectors, which are vital to the nation's economic diversification.