Dubai summer concerts 2025: Full guide to all the major shows and artists
The summer concert season is packed with international stars, musicals and live pop-ups
Dubai: Dubai’s summer events calendar is packed with concerts and live performances as part of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS).
Running until August 31, the entertainment line-up includes international artists, regional acts, new pop-up experiences, and family-friendly musicals across venues citywide. Most of the events are indoors, so you can enjoy the music without the summer heat.
Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), DSS 2025 brings live music, stage shows and cultural events to some of Dubai’s best-known venues.
Beat the Heat DXB concert series returns
One of the season’s most anticipated fixtures, Beat the Heat DXB is back with performances at Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre. The series began earlier this month and continues from July 11 to 13, featuring regional talent - Soulja, Montiyago, Bader Al Shuaibi, Abdulaziz Louis, Nasser Abbas, Akhras, Big Sam, and Lana Lubany. The event is held in collaboration with Spotlight Live.
New music pop-ups with Gahwa Beats
Also new this year is DSS Gahwa Beats – a free Saturday pop-up series combining coffee culture and live music. These performances will take place on July 26 and 2, 9, 16 and 23 August at selected cafés around the city. Locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
International headliners on stage this summer
Dubai’s concert season includes performances by popular names from across the globe:
TJ Monterde performs at Coca-Cola Arena on July 13, bringing acoustic OPM tracks to local fans.
Shreya Ghoshal returns to Dubai on July 19 for a live show at Dubai World Trade Centre.
South Border and Kris Lawrence reunite for one night only on August 16 at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium.
Kingdom Festival on August 9 features Afrobeat and Amapiano artists including Zakes Bantwini, Uncle Waffles and Swazi DJ.
Best of Anime by Dreamlights, on August 15 at Zabeel Theatre, presents anime music soundtracks performed live with piano and violin.
Natalie Imbruglia performs at Dubai Opera on August 23.
Macy Gray headlines Coca-Cola Arena on August 29.
Rahat Ali Khan follows on August 30 with a concert of Punjabi ballads.
Hearts in Harmony closes the season on August 31 at Dubai Opera, featuring Javed Ali and Ustad Ghulam Ali.
Musical theatre and family shows
For families, DSS 2025 offers a range of live theatre experiences:
Spacetoon Memories with Assem Sukkar at Zabeel Theatre from 2 to 3 August marks 25 years of the Arabic-dubbed children’s channel.
A series of classic musical performances will be staged at the Meyana Auditorium at Jumeirah Beach Hotel:
Aladdin: August 12–27
The Little Mermaid: August 13–26
Alice in Wonderland: August 19–23
Treasure Island: August 20–24
All shows are designed to be interactive and suitable for all ages.
Make sure you're keeping updated with Summer Vibes in collaboration with Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), so you don't miss out on any of the incredible fun happening across the UAE in July and August. Schools are closed, temperatures are soaring, but don’t sweat it — we’ve got you covered. Just click here to find out more and keep checking back for more info on events, deals and offers. We're also providing plenty of hints and tips for staying safe and cool as we make this a summer to remember.
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