A Trevor Noah stand-up show and a Harry Potter orchestral concert are two of the events coming to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, this year. Though tickets have not yet gone on sale, organisers announced their September-December schedule, with something in there for the whole family:
Harry Potter in Concert – September 21-23 (du Forum)
For the first time in the GCC, a symphony orchestra will perform the music of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The film will screen on a 12-metre, high-definition screen while listening to Spain’s Orquesta Simfonica del Valles perform John Williams’ score. This will be the first of eight movies to screen on Yas Island.
Nitro Circus Live – October 6 (Yas Marina Circuit)
The sports production, based on the reality TV show Nitro Citrus, will include high-adrenaline sports stunt and loads of action, led by motorsports competitor and X Games gold medallist Travis Pastrana.
Cartoon Network Live – October 11-14 (du Forum)
Something for the kids: their onscreen heroes, from Powerpuff Girls to Ben Ten, will come to life for this family-friendly stage show.
Taste of Abu Dhabi – November 9-11 (du Arena)
The food, drink and music festival returns for a fourth year with world class chefs, fresh menus and bucketfuls of entertainment.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – November 24-26 (Yas Marina Circuit)
F1 will return to Yas Mina Circuit for its ninth year, once again confirmed as the last F1 race of the year. The Yasalam Festival also returns, bringing three major artists to the stage — last year, Rihanna, The Chemical Brothers and Lionel Richie performed.
Circus 1903 – November 29-December 2 (du Forum)
This is another GCC debut: Circus 1903, an all-ages show that brings together massive puppetry and dangerous circus acts from around the world. The show will include high wire performers, contortionists, acrobats, musicians and more.
Around the World! Trevor Noah – December 15 (du Forum)
Stand-up comedian and Daily Show host Trevor Noah returns to the UAE with his latest stage show, Around the World! Noah performed a sold-out show at the Dubai Comedy Festival in 2015 and will be performing in Abu Dhabi for the first time.