Dubai’s live music scene stands shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the best cities in the world. With chart-topping acts, world-class DJs and rising regional acts regularly performing in the city, there’s something for every music lover to look forward to over the coming months. Whether you’re looking for a big, energetic show at the Coca-Cola Arena or a more intimate gig at one of the city’s many smaller venues, these upcoming concerts promise unforgettable experiences under the cover of the Arabian night. Here is everything you need to know about the best live events in Dubai over the next few months.
November 2025
English modern hard rock royalty arrives in Dubai on November 20th, in the form of Deep Purple, the legendary band behind one of the most iconic basslines in history, immortalised in their seminal hit, Smoke On The Water. The band brings more than 50 years of rock history to the Coca-Cola arena, showcasing a back catalogue that has underpinned the sale of more than 100 million albums worldwide.
The following evening, November 21st, frontman and songwriter of the renowned 90s Irish boyband Boyzone, Ronan Keating, takes to the stage at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. The following night, the same venue welcomes 80s Cockney icons Madness, the celebrated composers of ska and pop classics such as House of Fun, Baggy Trousers, and It Must Be Love.
On the same night, November 22nd, Grammy-nominated American crooner Teddy Swims is set to light up the Coca-Cola Arena, bringing with him an abundance of heartfelt hits as he continues to cement his status as one of the globe’s most exciting breakout artists.
The month ends with a performance by legendary hip-hop producer Timbaland, the creative brains behind some of the genre's most iconic tracks, having worked with hip-hop stalwarts such as Jay-Z, Kanye West, Gucci Mane and T.I. in the past.
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December 2025
On 4th December, Egyptian hitmaker Ahmed Saad performs at the Atlantis Dubai Festival at Asateer, Atlantis The Royal. Complementing Saad is another of the Arab world’s biggest stars, Assala Nasri (commonly known by the mononym Assala), who will come together for what promises to be an evening as magical as it is unforgettable.
American singer-songwriter Halsey brings her vocal talents to the Coca-Cola Arena on December 6th. The 31-year-old was included on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World list in 2020, a good indicator of just how impactful her music was in the late 2010s. On the same evening, Korean house maestro Peggy Gou can be heard spinning her anthems at the Pacha ICONS event at FIVE Luxe JBR.
The following weekend, British indie rockers Franz Ferdinand headline the Coca-Cola Arena. The band are responsible for arguably the Western world’s biggest hit in the mid-2000s, the air guitar-inducing classic, Take Me Out. Just a day later, December 14th, Mr Worldwide, aka Pitbull, takes to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena, bringing with him a slew of sing-along hits.
On December 27th, Indian icon Sonu Nigam, considered one of India’s most versatile and popular modern singers, will perform his live musical biopic – once again at the Coca-Cola Arena – which is guaranteed to be a night filled with some of his career’s most iconic works.
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January 2026
The new year welcomes popular Russian singer Leonid Agutin to Dubai Opera on Friday, January 2nd, while the same venue hosts German pop singer Thomas Anders the following evening.
On January 4th, German singer-songwriter Till Linderman, frontman of the legendary alt-metal band Rammstein, graces the Coca-Cola Arena, before a quiet mid-month allows residents to recover from the merriment of the Christmas and New Year period.
The fun ramps up once again on January 23rd, as Pacha ICONS at FIVE Luxe JBR plays host to Australian alternative dance group Rüfüs Du Sol, while English singer-songwriter Tom Odell takes to the stage at the Coca-Cola Arena the following evening.
The last weekend of the month will see Australian-English soft rock band Air Supply light up the Coca-Cola Arena, performing their 50th anniversary celebration tour.
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February 2026 and Beyond
With lots of dates still to be filled in February, the highlight of the early part of the month comes courtesy of American pop-rockers Train, now in their fourth decade of hit-making, who arrive at the Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday, February 12th.
Italian electronic musician and DJ Marco Carola presents MUSIC ON at Pacha ICONS, FIVE Luxe JBR on February 13th, adding to the abundance of top-class DJs that particular event has attracted since its inception.
Arguably the most exciting announcement of Dubai’s 2026 concert calendar so far is the news that New York’s seminal hip-hop collective, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on March 22nd. Widely regarded as the most influential hip-hop act ever to emerge from Staten Island – and perhaps from New York City itself – the group will take the stage as part of their farewell tour, The Final Chamber. All eight surviving members will be joined by long-time collaborators Mathematics and Capadonna, while late original member ODB’s son, YDB, is set to perform in tribute to his late father.
As Dubai enjoys a welcome reprieve from the relentless summer heat in the months ahead, the city is set to host a wave of world-renowned artists performing across its leading venues. With many spring dates still to be announced, there’s every chance that, if nothing has caught your eye just yet, the lineup will soon feature a musical act that does – something well worth keeping in mind as you plan your winter activities.
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