Abu Dhabi Concerts, December 2026 – January 2027: Line-up and Tickets
Andrea Bocelli, Anyma ÆDEN, Imagine Dragons, Mariah Carey and Ludovico Einaudi — five big concerts on Yas Island in eight weeks. Dates, venues and how to get in.
The biggest concerts in Abu Dhabi this winter: Andrea Bocelli (2 December, Etihad Arena), Anyma ÆDEN (4 December, Yas Gateway Park), Imagine Dragons (5 December, Etihad Live), Mariah Carey (12 December, Etihad Arena) and Ludovico Einaudi with the UAE National Orchestra (24 January 2027, Etihad Arena) — all on Yas Island. Obsidians Concierge books seats, dinner and transfers from Dubai. Same-day confirmation.
THE LINE-UP BY DATE
Wednesday 2 December — Andrea Bocelli. Etihad Arena, doors 18:00, concert 20:00. The most elegant night of the season: dinner first, then the best seats in the stalls or a box.
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Friday 4 December — Anyma presents ÆDEN. Yas Gateway Park, starts 21:00. Anyma's open-air audiovisual show in Grand Prix week — VIP areas and tables go first.
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Saturday 5 December — Imagine Dragons. Etihad Live, starts 20:00. A big Saturday-night show on Yas Island.
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Saturday 12 December — Mariah Carey, Christmastime. Etihad Arena, starts 21:00. The Queen of Christmas in Abu Dhabi — a natural family night out.
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Sunday 24 January 2027 — Ludovico Einaudi and the UAE National Orchestra. Etihad Arena, doors 20:00, concert 21:00. The quietest, most intimate evening of the season — sit close to the stage.
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IF YOU ARE IN DUBAI
4–5 December at Dubai Opera — the Bolshoi's Nutcracker. Boxes and front-row stalls.
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GETTING THERE FROM DUBAI
Yas Island is about an hour by car from Dubai Marina and around 1 hour 15 minutes from Downtown. In Grand Prix week (2–6 December) the roads to Yas are busy, so leave early or stay the night on the island. Obsidians arranges a chauffeur both ways, dinner before the show and a hotel on Yas.
BUYING TICKETS SAFELY
Grand Prix week concerts sell out faster than usual. Buy from official sellers or a licensed concierge that invoices from a UAE company — not from individuals on social media. Read our guide to ticket scams in Dubai before you pay anyone.
Short answers
What concerts are in Abu Dhabi in December 2026 — Andrea Bocelli (2 December), Anyma ÆDEN (4 December), Imagine Dragons (5 December) and Mariah Carey (12 December).
What concert is in January 2027 — Ludovico Einaudi with the UAE National Orchestra, 24 January, Etihad Arena.
How do I get tickets — Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram at +971 55 541 3508 or email concierge@obsidians.vip — a concierge replies within 15 minutes. Same-day confirmation.
Questions and answers
What concerts are in Abu Dhabi in December 2026?
Andrea Bocelli (2 December, Etihad Arena), Anyma ÆDEN (4 December, Yas Gateway Park), Imagine Dragons (5 December, Etihad Live) and Mariah Carey (12 December, Etihad Arena).
When is Ludovico Einaudi in Abu Dhabi?
On 24 January 2027 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, with the UAE National Orchestra; doors 20:00, concert 21:00.
How do I get to a concert in Abu Dhabi from Dubai?
Yas Island is about an hour by car from Dubai Marina. In Grand Prix week (2–6 December) leave early or stay the night; Obsidians arranges a chauffeur and hotel.
Where can I buy Abu Dhabi concert tickets safely?
From official sellers or a licensed concierge that invoices from a UAE company. Obsidians is operated by TRIPS FACTORY TOURISM LLC, licence 890349.