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Music in the City

Abu Dhabi Culture presents Music in the City, a year-round programme that brings live performances into the everyday rhythm of the emirate—transforming parks, promenades, malls, hotels and cultural venues into vibrant stages.

Rooted in Abu Dhabi’s designation as a UNESCO Creative Cities Network Creative City of Music, the initiative continues to enhance liveability, foster cultural exchange, and create moments of shared experience in everyday life.

Performances

June 2026

Youth Orchestra – Chamber Music Series: Sunset Series

Date: 25 June 2026
Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Rotana Beach
Entry: Free

Music for Champions: Football World Cup in Music

Dates: 25, 26 & 27 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Al Wahda Mall
Entry: Free

Oud Students Ensemble

Date: 26 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Rotana Saadiyat
Entry: Free

Musiconnect: Summer Celebration Concert ✨

Date: 27 June 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: VIP Lounge
Entry: Free

The Piano Lounge – Marina Mall

Date: 30 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Marina Mall
Entry: Free

July 2026

Youth Orchestra – Chamber Music Series: Sunset Series

Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 July 2026
Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Beach Rotana
Entry: Free

Soul Choir: Proud of the UAE

Date: 2 July 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation - Open Area
Entry: Free

Nritya Marga - A Journey Through Dance

Date: 3 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation - Open Area
Entry: Free

Bait Al Oud students at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi

Dates: 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Four Seasons Hotel
Entry: Free

Youth Live Jam: Open Mic Series

Date: 4 July 2026
Time: 3:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation - VIP Lounge
Entry: Free

Soul Choir: Music in the City – Live Series

Dates: 4, 11, 18 & 25 July 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: TBC
Entry: Free

The Piano Lounge – Marina Mall

Dates: 7, 14, 21 & 28 July 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Marina Mall
Entry: Free

Dr. Eman Al Hashmi & Members of the Autoimmune Association (AIA)

Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: St. Regis Corniche
Entry: Free

Arabic Music Concerts: Music of the Sea

Dates: 11, 18 & 25 July 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: SeaWorld
Entry: Free

Arabic Music Duo: Al Ain Rotana

Dates: 11 & 25 July 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Rotana Al Ain
Entry: Free

Bait Al Oud Chamber Music: at Al Wahda, Khalidiya, and Al Forsan Mall

Schedule:
  • 12 & 13 July 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Al Wahda Mall
  • 19 & 20 July 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Khalidiya Mall
  • 26 & 27 July 2026, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Al Forsan Mall
Entry: Free

Arabic Music Quartet: Bawadi Mall

Dates: 12 & 26 July 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Bawadi Mall
Entry: Free

Tradition Rhythms – Yola Summer End of Camp Showcase

Date: 16 July 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Abu Dhabi Theatre
Entry: Free

An Evening of Italian Music

Dates: 16, 23 & 30 July 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Ferrari World
Entry: Free

Past Performances

June 2026

The Piano Lounge – Marina Mall

Dates: 2, 9, 16 & 23 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Marina Mall
Entry: Free

Youth Orchestra – Chamber Music Series: Sunset Series

Dates: 4, 11 & 18 June 2026
Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Rotana Beach
Entry: Free

Dr. Eman Al Hashmi & Member of the Autoimmune Association (AIA)

Dates: 5 & 9 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: St. Regis Corniche
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Oud Students Ensemble

Dates: 5, 12 & 19 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Rotana Saadiyat
Entry: Free

Youth Live Jam: Open Mic Series

Date: 6 June 2026
Time: 3:30 PM–7:30 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation – VIP Lounge
Entry: Free

Odra Nritya Vaibhav: The Splendor of Odissi

Date: 7 June 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation Foyer
Entry: Free

Music for Champions: Football World Cup in Music

Dates: 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Al Wahda Mall
Entry: Free

Arabic Music Quartet: Al Ain Rotana

Dates: 13 & 20 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Rotana Al Ain
Entry: Free

Arabic Music Quartet: Bawadi Mall

Dates: 14 & 21 June 2026
Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Bawadi Mall
Entry: Free

Sing With Us: Sounds of the City – Arab Choir

Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation Foyer
Entry: Free

World Music Day: Saadiyat Big Band Live

Date: 20 June 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation Foyer
Entry: Free

Mawhibaty Celebrates World Music Day

Date: 21 June 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation Foyer
Entry: Free

Youth Orchestra Public Rehearsal

Schedule:
  • 22 June 2026, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Public rehearsal
  • 23 June 2026, 7:00 PM — Performance
Location: Cultural Foundation Auditorium
Entry: Free for the rehearsal; 23 June performance is ticketed

May 2026

Kinder Musik at Kidz Factory

Date: 1 May 2026
Location: Kidz Factory, The Galleria Mall

UAE in Harmony: Music at the Bay

Dates: 1–2 May 2026
Time: 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Yas Bay Waterfront

Arab Music Crossroads: Music in Parks

Date: 2 May 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Corniche Family Park A – Recreation Park

Harmonic Reset: Sound Healing Journeys

Date: 3 May 2026
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer

Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Series

Dates: 7, 14 & 21 May 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Saadiyat Rotana

UAE in Harmony: Music at the Bay

Dates: 8–9, 15–16, 22–23 & 27–29 May 2026
Time: 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Yas Bay Waterfront

Arab Music Crossroads: Music in Parks

Dates: 9, 16 & 23 May 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Corniche Family Park A – Recreation Park

Iman Al Hashmi & Young Musicians

Date: 12 May 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: St. Regis Corniche

Streets & Strings: Melodica in Motion – Musical Journey Beyond the Stage

Date: 15 May 2026
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer

Fafa & Friends: ME Jazz and R&B

Date: 15 May 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Rosewood Hotel

Tamer Ashour

Date: 15 May 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Space42 Area

Voices of Harmony – Choir Group

Date: 17 May 2026
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer

Piano & Arabic Takht

Schedule:
  • 28 May 2026, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
  • 29 May 2026, 6:00 PM
  • 30 May 2026, 6:00 PM
Location: Marina Mall
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Arabic Music Crossroads: Music in Malls

Date: 29 May 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Al Wahda Mall
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

April 2026

Nritya Rasa – Dance of Emotions

Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Soul on the Move: City Voice

Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Angham

Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Space42 Arena

Dances Around the World - Emirates School of Dance

Date: 26 April 2026
Time: 3:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Harmonic Reset: Sound Healing Journeys

Date: 26 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Mawhibaty Celebrates Dance

Date: 29 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation, Foyer
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

Rashid Al-Majed

Date: 30 April 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Etihad Arena

Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Series

Date: 30 April 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Location: Cultural Foundation Library
Entry: Community Initiative - Free

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