Dubai is a global hub for live entertainment. From stadium concerts to intimate jazz nights — discover the best music events in Dubai.
Last updated: 2026-02-24
World-class venues hosting international and regional artists.
Indoor Arena • City Walk
Dubai's premier indoor concert venue hosting major international artists year-round.
Recent artists: Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish
Outdoor Arena • Dubai Festival City
Major outdoor venue for large-scale concerts and festivals.
Recent artists: Post Malone, Eminem, Bruno Mars
Opera House • Downtown Dubai
World-class venue for classical concerts, opera, ballet, and intimate performances.
Recent artists: Lang Lang, Andrea Bocelli, Diana Krall
Outdoor Amphitheatre • Dubai Media City
Open-air venue perfect for concerts under the stars.
Recent artists: Various festivals, Regional artists
Resort Venue • Palm Jumeirah
Hosts exclusive New Year's Eve concerts and special events.
Recent artists: NYE headliners, Special events
Music Festival
Dubai's biggest music festival featuring international pop, rock, and hip-hop artists.
Venues: Media City Amphitheatre
💡 Two-day event with multiple stages. Book early for early bird prices.
Jazz Festival
Annual jazz festival attracting world-renowned jazz and soul artists.
Venues: Media City Amphitheatre
💡 More than just jazz - includes pop and rock acts too.
Entertainment Season
Seasonal attraction with concerts, performances, and cultural entertainment.
Venues: Global Village
💡 Great for families - concerts plus cultural experiences.
Various
Legacy of Expo 2020 continues with concerts and events.
Venues: Expo City Dubai
💡 Check their calendar for international acts.
Major international artists perform regularly at Coca-Cola Arena and outdoor venues.
Frequency: Weekly during peak season (Oct-Apr)
Price range: AED 250-1,500+
Regional superstars perform throughout the year, especially during holidays.
Frequency: Multiple times monthly
Price range: AED 150-800
International DJs at clubs and special festival events.
Frequency: Weekly at venues, festivals seasonally
Price range: AED 200-500
World-class performances at Dubai Opera.
Frequency: Regular season
Price range: AED 300-2,000
Primary ticketing for major concerts
platinumlist.net
Official Dubai events listing
dubaicalendar.com
International shows
ticketmaster.ae
Physical and online tickets
virginmegastore.ae
Check out our Dubai party guide and regional events for more entertainment options.
October to April is peak concert season due to pleasant weather. Major festivals like RedFest DXB happen in February. Summer months have fewer outdoor events.
Coca-Cola Arena is the premier indoor venue for major artists. Dubai Opera hosts classical and intimate shows. Autism Rocks Arena handles large outdoor concerts.
Platinumlist.net is the main ticketing platform. Also check Ticketmaster ME, Virgin Megastore, and venue websites. Book early for popular shows.