Top 43 concerts and events coming to UAE, from John Mayer to Wicked The Musical

There's something for everyone as rock, rap, opera and a hit musical are some of the exciting performances coming to the UAE over the next few months.

Saadiyat Nights returns with its most impressive line-up yet, featuring RnB stalwarts Diana Ross and Seal, as well as an acoustic performance by John Mayer.

Elsewhere, the American Ballet Theatre will headline part of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Festival, while hip-hop fans can look forward to a Dubai show from the Wu-Tang Clan as part of their final world tour.

Here, The National rounds up the live events to look forward to.

1. Till Lindemann: January 4 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Till Lindemann brings his Meine Welt Tour to Dubai. Photo: Grechka Media

The Rammstein frontman returns to Dubai for another explosive show that blends industrial rock with theatrical staging, with a set list focused on his solo catalogue.

Doors open 6.30pm; tickets from Dh300

2. Diana Ross and Seal: January 9 at Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi

Diana Ross performs at Times Square during the New Year's Eve celebrations, in New York. Reuters

The concert promises a night of sweet soul and majestic ballads as Diana Ross headlines Saadiyat Nights’ first double-header. The US singer will bring selections from her six-decade career, spanning hits such as I’m Coming Out and Upside Down, as well as classics made famous from her time with soul music pioneers The Supremes, including You Can’t Hurry Love.

British singer Seal opens the evening with a set built around his biggest hits, including Kiss from a Rose, Crazy and Love’s Divine, showcasing the depth of his songwriting and distinctive vocal style.

Doors open 5pm; tickets from Dh295

3. Ludovico Einaudi: January 10 at Saadiyat Nights, Abu Dhabi

The Italian pianist and composer will bring his intimate scores to Saadiyat Nights. His set will draw from his latest album The Summer Portraits, as well as signature pieces including I Giorni and Nuvole Bianche.

Doors open 5pm; tickets from Dh345

4. Hatim Ammor and Dounia Batma: January 14 at Dubai Opera

Hatim Ammor and Dounia Batma's joint concert at Dubai Opera will bring two of Morocco's leading contemporary voices to the city’s flagship performing arts venue. Ammor is expected to perform material including Heeya, while Batma will deliver songs such as Maziane Waer. It will be a seated indoor concert with standard Dubai Opera entry and dress code requirements.

Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 7.30pm; tickets from Dh350

5. Tamer Hosny and Maha Ftouni: January 17 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Sharjah

Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny wil perform in Sharjah. Satish Kumar / The National

Egyptian pop star Tamer Hosny and singer-songwriter Maha Ftouni will perform at the picturesque waterfront amphitheatre in Sharjah. Hosny is one of the region’s most commercially successful artists, with a catalogue of hits including Yana Ya Mafish.

Show starts at 9pm; tickets from Dh200

6. Wegz and Mohamed Mounir: January 17 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Two generations of Egyptian music come together with veteran singer Mohamed Mounir joining forces with rapper Wegz, whose rise has heralded the latest evolution of the rich Egyptian hip-hop scene.