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The Youth Orchestra and Choir Peter and the Wolf and other Tales in Abu Dhabi

Date: 23/06/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

- The Youth Orchestra and Choir return to the Cultural Foundation with a special concert for the whole family, featuring music inspired by fairy tales.   The highlight of the evening will be Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev, an all-time family favourite. In this beloved work, each character is represented by a different instrument of the orchestra, while a narrator guides the audience through the story. The orchestra will be conducted by Aldo Dotto, with Liam Cullinan as narrator. The choir wi...

Jalsat at the Cultural Foundation: An Evening of Emirati Musical Memories with Abdulrahman Aljunaid in Abu Dhabi

Date: 26/06/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

- Abdulrahman Aljunaid is an Emirati musician known for his contemporary sound that blends modern production with regional musical influences. In this special performance, he presents an evening of Emirati memories, reviving timeless songs and poetic works that celebrate the legacy of iconic figures such as the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Jaber Jassem, and other notable voices from the rich history of Emirati music     In addition to his performance work, Abdulrahman has contributed...

Berklee Abu Dhabi’s Jazz Night featuring Faia Younan

Traditional Jazz (Swing, Dixieland, Bebop) - Concert / Live Music
Berklee Abu Dhabi’s Jazz Night featuring Faia Younan

Date: 28/06/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

- Berklee Abu Dhabi brings back Berklee Abu Dhabi’s Jazz Night for its second edition, a celebration of musical dialogue, artistic collaboration, and contemporary reinterpretation. This year’s program features acclaimed Syrian singer-songwriter Faia Younan, presenting a special set of her music reimagined through fresh jazz-influenced arrangements created exclusively for this performance. Known for her distinctive voice and poetic artistry, Faia’s music will take on a new sonic dimension throug...

Emirati Theatre - Kingdom of Ellyra

- Play / Theatre Production
Emirati Theatre - Kingdom of Ellyra

Date: 10/07/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

- “Kingdom of Ellyra” is a children’s theatrical production set in a magical kingdom where imagination, courage, and self-discovery take center stage. The story follows young characters as they navigate challenges within a fantastical world, learning the values of teamwork, kindness, and self-belief. Through vibrant storytelling, engaging characters, and visually rich staging, the play creates an immersive experience for both children and families.   The production was awarded Best Performance a...

RIAHIYAT with Lamia Riahi – An Immersive Ladies’ Tarab Night in Abu Dhabi

Date: 28/08/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

RIAHIYAT with Lamia Riahi – An Immersive Ladies’ Tarab Night RIAHIYAT: AN IMMERSIVE LADIES’ TARAB NIGHT A Special Emirati Women’s Day Edition This Emirati Women’s Day, gather your friends and join us for a joyful evening celebrating women, music, and unforgettable shared moments. For one unforgettable night, voices rise together in a participatory experience designed to be sung, felt, and remembered. Led by acclaimed Tunisian artist Lamia Riahi, Riahiyat returns in a special edition inspired ...

The Way Back Home - Live on Stage! in Abu Dhabi

Date: 23/10/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

. Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found, returns with an intergalactic tale about a little boy with a big sense of adventure. One day, a boy discovers a plane in his cupboard. He flies it higher and higher until he runs out of petrol and lands on the moon. Alone, frightened, and unsure what to do, he suddenly encounters a passing Alien who has also crash-landed! Who is this strange alien? Can they become friends? And how will they find their way back ho...

The Tiger Who Came To Tea at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi

Date: 06/11/2026

Venue: Cultural Foundation

The Tiger Who Came To Tea at Cultural Foundation Abu Dhabi Art For All celebrates 20 years of touring The Tiger Who Came To Tea - our first show, with special anniversary rates! A musical play adapted and directed by DAVID WOOD Based on the book by JUDITH KERR. Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’...