Karan Aujla electrifies Abu Dhabi with a massive 25k-strong P-Pop Culture World Tour opener

Dubai: Last night, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Park hosted a milestone moment for Punjabi music. Karan Aujla brought his P-POP CULTURE World Tour to the UAE for his first-ever outdoor stadium show in the Middle East and it was electric.

The moment Aujla stepped on stage, over 25,000 fans erupted. He opened with high-energy tracks like 'For A Reason' that got the crowd moving immediately, working the stage from end to end and connecting with fans at every turn.

The production was impressive: massive visuals, immersive sound, and stage theatrics that made this feel less like a concert and more like a full cultural experience.

Aujla mixed fan favorites with fresh material. Tracks from his new album P-Pop Culture — including 'P-Pop Culture', 'I Really Do…,' and 'For a Reason' — hit alongside classics like 'Tauba Tauba,' 'Softly,' 'Admiring You,' 'Wavy,' 'Take it Easy' and more.

The real excitement came with two brand-new tracks: 'Courtside' and 'Tell Me,' performed live for the first time with longtime collaborator Ikky. The crowd sang every word, danced without pause, and created an atmosphere that felt like one collective heartbeat.

This wasn't just another tour stop. By launching his world tour in Abu Dhabi, Aujla made a statement: Punjabi music belongs on global stages, in open-air stadiums, and in front of diverse crowds.

- The roar when Aujla first appeared which was pure anticipation and devotion from the fans the massive screen behind the stage did a countdown to 10 seconds when the artist would appear and it had every one on their toes.

- A production that blended global standards with authentic Punjabi style. The stage and sound design were so theatrical with pyrotechnics and small fireworks that added to the atmosphere's electric feel.

- The artist invited an older male fan onto the stage to dance and greet the crowd. The fan reminded him of his father, and the two shared a warm, genuine hug. It was one of those unexpectedly touching moments that made the night feel special.

- Aujla walked through the stands and greeted fans through the crowd his focus was very much on interacting with as many fans as he could, he signed shirts for multiple lucky ones and even went as far as to picking up a small girl in his arms as he sang.

- Fans singing at the top of their lungs, dancing without a care, and living completely in the moment reminded me that concerts aren't just about the artist on stage. It's the crowd's connection with the music, the shared energy, and how everyone feels it together that makes these nights unforgettable.

Karan Aujla didn't just perform last night he proved something. Punjabi pop can fill stadiums. It can cross languages, genres, and geographies. It belongs on the world stage.