From Calvin Harris to The Backstreet Boys, these are our top picks for the hottest October concerts across the UAE.
Remember when Green Day released that song about waking up when September ends? While September hasn’t quite ended yet, we’ve gone ahead and rounded up some of October’s hottest events anyway.
Whether you’re looking forward to a nostalgic concert in Abu Dhabi with the legendary American boy band The Backstreet Boys or you’re ready to experience the pulsating beats of Scottish DJ and record producer Calvin Harris, these are the upcoming October concerts you can’t miss!
Brad Mehldau
📅: Thu, October 10th – 8PM
💷: AED 320 – AED 590
Looking to fuel your night with some soulful jazz? Grammy award-winning musician Brad Mehldau will not disappoint. Joined by Felix Moseholm on bass and Jorge Rossi on the drums, the musician will be playing all your favorite jazz melodies at the Dubai Opera this month.
Tickets can be secured via the official VisitDubai website.
Tamer Ashour & Elissa
📅: Friday, October 11th – 9PM
💷: AED 150 – AED 2500
Fans of Tamer Ashour and Elissa, you’re in for quite the double treat! The Lebanese sensation and Egyptian musician are joining forces, performing together in the UAE at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.
You can catch the duo’s performance by securing tickets on the VisitDubai website.
Umm Kulthum & The Golden Era
📅: October 12th & 13th – 8PM
💷: AED 300 – AED 850
Renowned by adoring fans as ‘Kawkab El Sharq’ (Star of the East), Umm Kulthum is one of the greatest singers to have ever lived and this upcoming concert filled to the brim with her greatest soundtracks is honoring her legacy. Featuring a live orchestra, the delightful two-day show will take place at Dubai Opera.
You can secure your tickets at VisitDubai’s website.
Kasabian
📅: Sunday, October 13th – 6:30PM
💷: AED 295 – AED 395
Ready to rock n’ roll? UK-hailing band Kasabian will be firing up the stage with a selection of their top hits—from ‘Fire’ and ‘Club Foot’ to ‘L.S.F’—at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena this month.
If you wish to attend, tickets can be found at VisitDubai’s official site.
Tyga
📅: Sat, October 19th – 11PM
💷: AED 145 – AED 495
Guess what? Globally-acclaimed rapper Tyga is heading to the UAE for a breathtaking performance that’s going to feature the rapper’s repertoire of hits, like ‘Taste’, ‘Swish’ and ‘The Motto’.
The concert will take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Backstreet Boys
📅: Wednesday, October 23rd – 7PM
💷: AED 325 – AED 1,095
Backstreet Army, we’ve got exciting news to share! The popular American boy band is hitting the stage at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena this month, performing a slew of their greatest hits from ‘I Want It That Way’ and ‘Everyone’ to ‘Shape of My Heart’ as part of their ongoing DNA World Tour.
Show tickets can be secured via Etihad Arena’s official website.
Take That
📅: Friday, October 25th – 6PM
💷: AED 299 – AED 649
As part of their upcoming ‘This Life on Tour,’ British band Take That will be lighting up the stage with a live concert that you will ‘Never Forget’ at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Park.
You can catch the show by visiting Etihad Arena’s official site to secure your tickets!
Calvin Harris
📅: Saturday, October 26th – 6PM
💷: AED 1,000 – AED 60,000
Grammy Award-winner Calvin Harris will be giving UAE crowds a taste of Ibiza with his opening concert at Ushuaia Dubai Harbour Experience. From chart-topping hits like ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ and ‘Summer’ to ‘Feel So Close,’ the show is guaranteed to be one for the books!
Tickets can be purchased via the official VisitDubai website.