John Mayer postpones Abu Dhabi show

If you’ve been dreaming of swaying to the gentle rasp of John Mayer’s Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, you are going to have to hit pause… for a little bit.

The Your Body is a Wonderland Grammy-winner was all set to perform this month at Saadiyat Nights – the open-air concerts – on Jan 24 (as reported by Gulf News). But this show has been postponed. Fortunately, it’s not a crazy long wait though.

The show date, changed due to “unforeseen circumstances” is now set to happen on Feb 15, 2026.

Saadiyat Nights said on its Instagram handle that “for any ticket-related inquiries, including refund requests, please contact our customer service team within the next 7 days at customerservice@ticketmaster.ae.”
But you may want to hold on to those tickets for this is bound to be Mayer in his element, with stripped-back moments, bluesy riffs, and songs (Gravity and  Waiting on the World to Change) that give nostalgia new meaning.

Set under the stars, this intimate open-air show will feel less like a mega concert and more like a musical masterclass. Expect charm, storytelling and goosebumps — lots of them.  

Find yourself without a plan on Jan 24? Check out our list of things to do around UAE in the month of Jan for some inspiration.