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Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut
The Arts Center @ NYUAD NYUAD Campus, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesA really interesting evening of contrasting but complementary music by performers who are all making their UAE debuts. Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko has taken over the mantle of greatest living kora master, with an ability [ ... ]
AED 105Ars Nova Napoli
Cultural Foundation Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Abu DhabiNeapolitan folk from a band known for its powerful stage presence and an exuberant party groove. Ars Nova Napoli offers a unique reinterpretation of traditional songs from southern Italy plus their own compositions. Expect skilled harmonies and instrumental interplay; should [ ... ]
AED75Jazz at The Island: Mayssa Karaa and Las Migas
Al Noor Island Buhairah Corniche Road, Khalid Lagoon, SharjahFirst of two jazz-ish gigs on consecutive nights at Al Noor Island. This one features the Lebanese-American singer-songwriter (and Artistic Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi) Mayssa Karaa (above); fluent in eight languages and with hits in several of them, she [ ... ]
AED 130Jazz at The Island: Mayssa Karaa and Las Migas
Al Noor Island Buhairah Corniche Road, Khalid Lagoon, SharjahSecond of near-jazz gigs on consecutive nights at Al Noor Island. This one features Ars Nova Napoli (below), the Italian nu-folk funsters (traditional Neapolitan rhythms with a modern twist) who really do know how to throw a party; and the [ ... ]
AED 130
Vladimir Kurumilian: MO(VE)MENT
Jameel Arts Centre Al Jaddaf, DubaiA live solo performance by the Lebanese-Armenian neo-classical pianist and composer (and a member of the Jameel team) for his latest album, MO(VE)MENT, which was released at the end of last year. Kurumilian says his music engages with questions of [ ... ]
Free, but pre-registerThe Tasting Session Live: Reunion
The Arts Center @ NYUAD NYUAD Campus, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe Tasty Biscuits bring three years of soul and living-room setups to the stage, with a soulful, intimate showcase of original music and a guest roster that provides a who's-who of indie music in the UAE – Gaya, Abri, Tac, [ ... ]
AED 105MASQUERAVE3
Waterfront Park, Louvre Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi"An avant-garde concept, electrifying soundscapes, and themed masks, bringing together art, architecture, and nightlife for a truly unique after-hours experience ..." Third time out for the Louvre's club night, featuring a DJ set from the Blaze at 10pm with techno [ ... ]
From AED 495Ben&Ben
Global Village Wadi Al Safa 4, DubaiFilipino indie folk-pop band known for soulful melodies and rich harmonies come to the Main Stage at Global Village. The gig is free with general admission.
General admission AED 25Metal Fest III
The Fridge Warehouse Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiFour locally based metal bands – a decade of UAE metal history, from the well-established Verdict and April to relative newcomers Triton and 2024 NYUAD Battle of the Bands winner Stowaways. Says the Fridge: "Metal has always had a way [ ... ]
AED 100Fridge Concert Series 49: Domina / Grasshoppers ft. Al3s3s
The Fridge Warehouse Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiA Palestinian-Lebanese singer-songwriter, dancer, life coach and clothing-line owner, Domina has spent nearly a decade writing music about the same territory she works in professionally – mental health, shadow work, and the slow process of becoming yourself. Her sound draws [ ... ]
AED 100Fridge Concert Series 49: Sandra Ivette
The Fridge Warehouse Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiThe very cool, very classy Cuban artist Sandra Ivette plays bass and sings at the same time, leading her six-piece band through son, trova, danzón, and jazz. She's premiering her debut album Comienzo, never performed live until now ... Advance [ ... ]
AED 100Fridge Concert Series 49: Célinedee Matahari
The Fridge Warehouse Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, DubaiThe Dubai-born French-Indonesian singer-songwriter is fluent in several languages, writes much of her own material, has performed for heads of state and royalty, earned praise from Shania Twain at the Forbes 30/50 Summit in Abu Dhabi, and was spotted by [ ... ]
AED 100ALTERNA.TIV – FREQUENCY
Warehouse 34 Alserkal Avenue, Dubai"A live transmission from Dubai’s alternative underground ... a night dedicated to alternative, rock and experimental sounds shaping a new wave of music and culture in Dubai", taking over Rooted's Warehouse 34 for one night only. Past Alterna.tiv gigs have [ ... ]
AED 30An Evening with Arqam
Theatre of Digital Arts Souk Madinat Jumeriah, DubaiThe Emirati singer and his band brings his signature blend of old-school soul and contemporary neo-soul to the TODA stage.
From AED 200Zarooni Sound Society
Escape Café Al Muntazah, Alheera Suburb, SharjahAn evening with Zarooni Sound Society, aka indie pop/rock singer-songwriter Mohamed Al Zarooni who may or may not have his band with him
Free
