Events Calendar 2026

The Middle East has become a center of entertainment and sports tourism in just a few years. The UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia are making grandiose plans to develop the tourism market, and the main attraction for millions of people from all over the world is boxing and MMA tournaments with top fighters, performances by legendary bands and young musicians who have made a name for themselves, and large-scale shows for children and adults.

Popular events for today and 2026

"Slava's Snow Show" will be held in Saudi Arabia on the stage of the Baker Alshadi cultural venue (Riyadh). Clowning legend Slava Polunin created a tragicomic show that captivated audiences on all continents.

The rock band Guns N' Roses will perform at the Mohammed Abdu Arena in Riyadh. They will perform their megahits from the early 90s. In Abu Dhabi (UAE), we are waiting for her at the Etihad Arena.

Among the sporting events, it is worth highlighting the UAE-Uzbekistan match, which will take place in Abu Dhabi at the Al Nahyan Stadium.

Hip-hop star, winner of nine Grammy awards Mary J. Blige will perform in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.

The final of the world arena cross tournament is also one of the anticipated events. We will see it in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena.

Concert schedule

Greek singer Nikos Vertis will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai with the program "Journey of Sound and Soul". The Dubai Opera will host a concert by virtuoso pianist Marcel and singer Rami Khalifa. There, on the same day, you can hear classical music performed by the best musicians in the world. Bagzhan Oktyabry's "Soul Therapy" concert is scheduled for Dubai at the prestigious Zabeel Theatre.

The long-awaited DJ Kygo World Tour concert will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena. Hans Zimmer will perform in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena. We will see live performances of the best soundtracks to famous Hollywood films.

Syrian singer Al Shami and his Egyptian colleague Tamer Hosni will perform on the same stage in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena.

Also watch the musical MAMMA MIA!, created based on the hits of the legendary group ABBA. It will be shown at the Etihad Arena.

Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook will perform at the Zabeel Theatre in Dubai.

Sporting Events

The Bahrain National Stadium will host a match between the football teams of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Qatar will face Iran in Doha, while Oman and Jordan will play in Muscat. The football match will be held at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Saudi Arabia will face Australia in Riyadh.

Convenient selection of events by dates

The Middle East schedule is rich in events, so use the electronic calendar, in which you will find many interesting things: just click on the desired date and see what, where and when will happen.

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