The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Abu Dhabi for a three-week run in March 2027. Getty Images

The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Abu Dhabi

Longest-running show in Broadway history taking over Etihad Arena for three-week run

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Fadel Chaker to return to concert stage after 14 years at Riyadh Season

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Saudi Arabia's Joy Awards 2027 set to be cancelled

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Best Arabic songs of 2026, by artists from Soulja to Amr Diab

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Much-loved UAE theatre veteran and educator Eric Dury dies

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Hip-hop to giant puppets: Eight shows to see at Perform Sharjah 2026

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The Palestinian musician using ancient flute to represent Arab classical music

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Emirati singer Abdullah Al Shamsi performs under the stage name NotSoHuman. Photo: Harmony Abu Dhabi
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Take a seat: How Jalsa is giving Abu Dhabi's emerging artists a stage

Trio started open mic series to offer platform for UAE's growing creative community

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Youness Atbane on who gets to define Arab art in today's museums

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Massive Attack singer arrested during pro-Palestine protest

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Taylor Swift to Bob Marley: Why Babylon endures as a musical metaphor

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Katy Perry to headline New Year's Eve gala at Atlantis in Dubai

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Gaza artists honour Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds with mural on rubble

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Ed Sheeran returns to stage amid tour controversy: 'I cannot hide how I feel about Israel-Gaza anymore'

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Katy Perry performs at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Ethara
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Katy Perry to headline New Year's Eve gala at Atlantis in Dubai

Pop star returns to the UAE a year after closing the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Gaza artists honour Imagine Dragons singer Dan Reynolds with mural on rubble

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Ed Sheeran returns to stage amid tour controversy: 'I cannot hide how I feel about Israel-Gaza anymore'

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Sing to your own tune: Fatima on why UAE artists need to back their original music

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