All the UAE concerts happening in 2025: Full list of dates, venues, and ticket details

Dubai: This year, some of the biggest names in music are set to perform in the UAE, with global stars including pop icon Jennifer Lopez, rock legends Metallica, and Gen Z sensation Benson Boone taking the stage. The 2025 concert calendar features a packed lineup across Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Whether you're planning to attend a one-night-only show or one of the major events like the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, here’s a full list of confirmed concerts, including dates, venues, and ticket prices.

Guns N’ Roses will perform at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, as part of their 2025 European and Middle East tour. The concert will include well-known songs such as Sweet Child O’ Mine and November Rain, as well as newer material. Tickets start at Dh325.

Norwegian DJ KYGO returns to Dubai as part of his world tour. He is expected to perform popular tracks such as It Ain’t Me, Higher Love, and Without You. Tickets start at Dh395.

Tamer Hosny and Al Shami will perform together for the first time at Coca-Cola Arena. Tamer Hosny is an Egyptian singer, actor, composer, and director. He blends pop, rock, and Egyptian folk music. Syrian singer Al Shami is known for his performances and vocal style. Tickets start at Dh295.

Hans Zimmer will bring his live tour to Abu Dhabi for the first time. The composer’s catalogue includes scores from The Lion King, Dune, Inception, Gladiator, and Interstellar. His music will be performed by a live band, choir, and full orchestra. Tickets start at Dh299.

Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde will perform as part of his Sarili Nating Mundo World Tour. Known for his emotional songs, Monterde has earned over a billion Spotify streams. Tickets start at Dh199.

Shreya Ghoshal will perform at the Dubai World Trade Centre on July 19. She has recorded songs in more than 20 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali, and Malayalam. Tickets start at Dh95.

Mary J. Blige will take the stage at Coca-Cola Arena on June 24 for one night. With over 100 million records sold, nine Grammy Awards, and two Academy Award nominations, her work includes the fusion of hip-hop and soul. Tickets start at Dh295.

The artist has been honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards. The performance will include well-known tracks, alongside a selection of his greatest hits and new renditions. Sami sings in several languages, including Hindi, Urdu, English, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Jennifer Lopez returns to Abu Dhabi for Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in 2025. This will be her only performance in the Middle East as part of the tour. Tickets start at Dh295.

Limp Bizkit will return to the UAE on August 12 as part of their Loserville Tour. Performing at Etihad Park, the band will play tracks such as Rollin, Break Stuff, and My Way. Tickets start at Dh435.

Natalie Imbruglia will perform at Dubai Opera on August 23. Her 1997 debut album Left of the Middle featured Torn, one of the most-played tracks on Australian radio since the 1990s.

Lil Baby will make his UAE debut at Coca-Cola Arena on October 18. Known for hits such as Drip Too Hard, the rapper gained recognition with his 2018 debut album Harder Than Hard.

David Gray will perform at Coca-Cola Arena on October 31. Known for Babylon, Sail Away, and This Year's Love, Gray has received a Grammy nomination and two Ivor Novello Awards.

Enrique Iglesias will perform at Etihad Arena on November 1. His collaborations include artists such as Pitbull, Whitney Houston, and Lionel Richie. Songs such as Bailando, Hero, and Escape are part of his setlist.

Following last year’s hugely successful show, Symphony of Stars returns to Etihad Arena on November 7 with a standout lineup featuring two internationally acclaimed artists – Atif Aslam and Sami Yusuf.

Titled Symphony of Stars: The Soulful Experience, this year’s concert will unite Pakistani singer Atif Aslam and British-Iranian musician Sami Yusuf for an evening dedicated to soul, spirituality, and uplifting music.

Deep Purple will return to Dubai on November 20 for their only Middle East show this year. The performance will include classics such as Hush, Black Night, Smoke On The Water, and Fireball. The current lineup features Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Don Airey, and Simon McBride.

Benson Boone will open the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 weekend with a performance at Etihad Park. Expected songs include Beautiful Things and Slow It Down. 

Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now.

Post Malone will perform as part of the 2025 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts. Known for tracks such as Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, he has nine diamond-certified singles.

Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now.

Elyanna, the Palestinian-Chilean singer known for mixing Arabic lyrics with Latin rhythms, will perform at the Formula 1 After-Race Concerts. She previously appeared at Coachella and with Coldplay in Abu Dhabi.

Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now.

Metallica will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6. With nine Grammy Awards and 125 million albums sold, the band will perform tracks such as Master of Puppets and Enter Sandman.

Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now.

Katy Perry will perform on the final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. The concert will include hits such as Dark Horse, Firework, and California Girls.

Only Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can attend the concert. Tickets are available online now.

Rod Stewart will perform at Etihad Arena on December 17. He is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and has sold over 250 million records and singles. Tickets start at Dh395.

Arijit Singh will now perform on December 19, following the postponement of his earlier concert planned for May 9. Tickets start at Dh150.