Not only celebrating 10th anniversary of Burj Khalifa in January 2020, Dubai also keeps a series of interesting live entertainment programs that you can experience during the first half of 2020.
- Egyptian superstar Amr Diab’s chart-topping hits at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on 24 January. Known as the father of Mediterranean music, with such as ‘Nour El Ain’ and Ana 3ayesh’, this show is anticipated to be another sell out gig.
- Le Petit Prince at Dubai Opera
Based on the original book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Dubai Opera is set to host a mesmerising performance as the story of Le Petit Prince comes to life under the poetic vision of director and choreographer Anne Tournie and an original score by Terry Truck. Audiences can expect stunning sets, aerial straps, colourful costumes, circus tricks, video mapping technology and jaw-dropping acrobatics.
o Date: 23 – 25 January 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Mughal-E-Azam at Dubai Opera
Award-winning classic Indian play, Mughal-e-Azam, returns to Dubai Opera in 2020 with a talented cast and crew, costumes by celebrity designer Manish Malhotra and lavish set displays. Adopted by acclaimed director Feroz Abbas Khan, the theatrical production is an extravagant display of Bollywood glamour and has won seven Broadway World Awards in 2017.
o Date: 30 January – 01 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- RedFestDXB
RedFestDXB returns for another exciting year with some of the biggest names from the global music charts performing live at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. The 2020 edition will feature Stormzy, Bastille, Martin Garrix, Cheat Codes, Machine Gun Kelly, Young Thug and more.
o Date: 06 – 07 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
- Bjorn Again at Dubai Opera
ABBA fans can prepare for one of the biggest and most popular tribute shows as it arrives at Dubai Opera this February, with the band’s all-time dance and pop hits performed by iconic Swedish group, Bjorn Again. Fans of all ages can enjoy this immersive concert experience thanks to ABBA’s eternally catchy tracks, true-to-life vocals and authentic costumes.
o Date: 07 Februari 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Vir Das at Dubai Opera
India’s most-loved comedy exports, Vir Das is bringing his Loved World Tour for one night only to the Dubai Opera, promising a hilarious routine that is selling out some of the biggest venues in the US and Europe.
o Date: 08 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- a-ha at Dubai Opera
Norwegian trio a-ha are bringing their Hunting High and Low tour to Dubai Opera, with hits including ‘Take on Me’ and ‘The Sun Always Shines on TV’ that took the 80s by storm. Made up of Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, a-ha is still one of the UK and Europe’s most-loved pop bands.
o Date: 10 – 11 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Formidable! Aznavour at Dubai Opera
Following the success of Piaf! Le Spectacle earlier this year, Dubai Opera and Broadway Entertainment Group are bringing Formidable! Aznavour to Dubai, a musical celebration of the life of Charles Aznavour. Known as France’s Frank Sinatra, Aznavour’s prolific career spanned 70 years, during which he recorded more than 1,200 songs. The show will feature the original stage setting complete with images and videos from Aznavour’s career and jazz interpretations of his greatest hits – brought to life by actor, author, composer and director Jules Grison along with five musicians.
o Date: 13 – 14 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Maluma at Dubai Opera
Latin music fans mark your calendar for 14 February when Colombian superstar Maluma stops over in Dubai for his 11:11 World Tour. The Grammy winner has collaborated with the likes of Shakira, Ricky Martin and Thalia to name a few, and topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs list. Fans can expect to hear a string of his famous hits along with tracks from his latest album 11:11 as he makes his debut appearance in Dubai.
o Date: 14 February 2020
o Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival
One of Dubai’s most anticipated events, the Emirates Airline Dubai Jazz Festival returns for its 2020 edition with some of the most exciting names in the music industry, including American singer, songwriter and rapper Lauryn Hill; British musician Bruno Major; legendary singer and winner of an Oscar, a Golden Globe and four Grammy Awards, Lionel Richie; and American pop rock band OneRepublic.
o Date: 26 – 28 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
- The Kite Runner at Dubai Opera
Following a successful run in London’s West End, the stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel, The Kite Runner is set to captivate audiences at the Dubai Opera. The heart-wrenching tale has been beautifully adapted for the stage by playwright Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft.
o Date: 27 – 29 February 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Gipsy Kings at Dubai Opera
Music sensations from Southern France, the Gipsy Kings, are set to return to the prestigious stage of Dubai Opera after a successful show in 2019. Led by Andre Reyes, these sons of former Spanish gypsies have been entrancing audiences since the late 70s with a contagious and captivating blend of traditional flamenco styles, Western pop and Latin rhythms.
o Date: 12 March 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata at Dubai Opera
Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is a three-part opera based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas fils, becoming one of the most frequently performed operas due to its immense popularity and deep emotional capacity. This story will be revived to its immense artistry and passion at Dubai Opera by the National Opera of Ukraine.
o Date: 19 – 21 March 2020
o Location: Dubai Opera
- Louis Tomlinson at Coca Cola Arena
Former One Direction star returns to Dubai, following sold-out performances across the globe. A successful singer and songwriter, Tomlinson’s debut single ‘Just Hold On’ reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified gold in both the UK and the US. His highly anticipated first solo album Walls will be released in January 2020, just weeks before his Dubai concert.
o Date: 18 April 2020
o Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- Iron Maiden at Coca Cola Arena
Legendary British band Iron Maiden descends upon the Coca-Cola Arena, bringing their Legacy of the Beast Tour to the city and marking 11 years since the band’s first performance in Dubai. Founded by rock icon Steve Harris in 1975, Iron Maiden is one of England’s most popular rock bands, with 39 albums and countless awards in their hall of fame.
o Date: 27 May 2020
o Location: Coca-Cola Arena
