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          The UAE National Orchestra at its first public performance in January. Photo: UAE National Orchestra

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          Music & On-stageApril 15, 2026
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          Wearing white to denote peace, young musicians felt 'calm and strong' when playing the UAE national anthem in harmony. Photo: Malhaar

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          Blending jazz with soul, pop and African sounds, Jazzablanca runs across open-air stages in Casablanca, Morocco. Photo: Mohamed Filali Anssari

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          Music & On-stageApril 08, 2026
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          Music & On-stageApril 07, 2026
          Yara performs during Dubai: The Rhythm of Life at Dubai Opera on Saturday. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows

          CultureApril 05, 2026
          Museums across Abu Dhabi will host a selection of events and exhibitions in April. AFP

          Cultural events happening across Abu Dhabi museums and art spaces in April

          Art & DesignApril 05, 2026
          Oud maestro Dhafer Youssef will lead a quintet and perform tracks from his album Shiraz on December 19. Photo: Abu Dhabi Festival

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          Music & On-stageApril 03, 2026
          The UAE live events scene could be heading for a boom as concerts and shows are compressed into a tighter window. Delores Johnson / The National
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          Music & On-stageApril 03, 2026
          Atif Aslam will perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on April 19. Photo: Global Village

          10 shows confirmed for April in the UAE, from Atif Aslam to Laughter Factory

          Music & On-stageApril 02, 2026
          Lebanese-American Samia brings her US indie rock catalogue to Coachella. Photo: Lorne Thomson / Redferns

          Which Arab artists are performing at Coachella 2026?

          Music & On-stageApril 01, 2026
          Kanye West dropped his 12th album Bully on Saturday after several delays. AFP

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          Music & On-stageMarch 30, 2026
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