Biggest concerts in the UAE in December 2026: Bocelli, Imagine Dragons and more
From Andrea Bocelli and the Grand Prix after-race concerts to the Bolshoi and Katy Perry on New Year's Eve.
December opens with Andrea Bocelli at Etihad Arena on Wednesday 2 December, part of the Yasalam Classics series during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week. The same night in Dubai, the Bolshoi Theatre performs The Tsar's Bride at Dubai Opera before three nights of The Nutcracker from 4 to 6 December.
The Grand Prix brings the biggest crowds. The after-race concerts are Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson on Thursday 3 December, Alex Warren at Etihad Live on Friday 4 December, Imagine Dragons on Saturday 5 December, and The Chainsmokers and The Script at Etihad Live on Sunday 6 December. Entry to these concerts is only for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
Also on Friday 4 December, Anyma brings his show to Yas Gateway Park as the official Grand Prix after-party. That one is a separate ticketed event.
Dubai Opera keeps going after the Bolshoi, with Enrico Macias on 10 December, Guy Manoukian on 11 December and pianist Denis Matsuev on 16 December. In Abu Dhabi, The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi hosts violinist Lisa Batiashvili with pianist Giorgi Gigashvili on 10 December and oud player Dhafer Youssef on 19 December.
Later in the month, Chicago the Musical plays Coca-Cola Arena from 16 to 20 December and Dopa World runs at Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai, from 18 to 20 December. The year closes with Katy Perry at a New Year's Eve gala at Atlantis The Palm on 31 December.
Yasalam Classics: Andrea BocelliWed 2 Dec · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi See ticketsSource: The National, Gulf News: Yasalam After-Race Concerts, Abu Dhabi GP (official)
