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UAE 2026 live music & events schedule

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The UAE’s 2026 concert and events calendar has expanded significantly across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Following initial announcements of headline acts like Christina Aguilera, Sonu Nigam, and Lucky Ali, the schedule now includes a robust series of DJ performances at Dubai’s FIVE LUXE JBR, featuring Carl Cox (9 Oct), Sonny Fodera (10 Oct), Adam Port (31 Oct), ANOTR (13 Nov), and Marco Carola (20 Nov). August 2026 highlights include Lucky Ali’s ‘Relive The Magic’ concert at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on 16 August, Sonu Nigam’s ‘Revolution Tour’ at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on 21 August, and a Michael Jackson tribute show on 22 August. Other regional performances include the Lebanese group SB Girls, Syrian singer Rasha Rizq, and a collaboration between Rami Jamal and Wael Jassar. Musical variety is further supported by the ‘Thaalam Beats’ South Indian showcase and the ‘Indie Soulfest’. During the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) program, the musical lineup has expanded to include Marwan Moussa, Hleem, Benny Dayal, and Usha Uthup. The DSS Performing Arts Fest at City Centre Deira is scheduled for 14–16 August, while the ‘Battle of the Bands’ at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s begins on 12 August. Retail incentives include the ‘DSS Lucky Receipt’ promotion at participating electronics stores. ~~Seasonal attractions~~ The DSS season concludes on 30 August following a 60-day program. The final days feature a massive retail sale from 28 to 30 August, offering discounts of up to 90 per cent across 500 brands. Entertainment highlights for the festival’s conclusion include the ~~27th edition of Modhesh World~~ ‘Miami Show’ at the Coca-Cola Arena, comedy sets by Jimmy Carr at the Dubai ~~World Trade Centre, featuring a collaboration between Baby Shark~~ Opera, and ~~local characters Modhesh~~ performances by Indian comedians Atul Khatri and ~~Dana. Dining offerings~~ Gaurav Kapoor. Other ongoing DSS attractions include ~~a tomato-themed menu at Novikov Café, North Indian thali deals~~ the ‘Grotopia’ experience at ~~Mausam,~~ Waterfront Souk and ~~a Kerala harvest festival feast~~ the ‘Dish for 10 Dirhams’ dining promotion at ~~Jamavar Dubai from 15 to 30 August. Hospitality support continues via Emaar Hospitality Group’s discounted suites and seasonal attractions like Modesh World.~~ over 170 restaurants.

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