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February 2019
Jashn-e-Rekhta
Jashn-e-Rekhta is a three-day festival that promotes and preserves the Urdu language in all its mediums, from literature and culture to poetry and song. Hosted by Rekhta, a platform dedicated to Urdu Poetry, this lively celebration is arriving in Dubai for the first time. Jashn-e-Rekhta will be a culture carnival for all Urdu-speakers and lovers to indulge in a deeply poetic and versatile language. See live performances of ghazals and qawwalis by intentionally renowned talent, along with dastangoi (an Urdu…
Find out more »The Godfather Live
An Oscar-winning film and its Oscar-nominated score come to the grand stage as a captivating live concert you don’t want to miss. The Godfather, the American drama about a Sicilian crime family’s rise and fall in New York’s mafia scene, is one of the most renowned and respected pieces of work – as both a novel and a film. Based on the eponymous book by Mario Puzo, Francis Ford Coppola's critically-acclaimed film carried a soundtrack that is still as chilling…
Find out more »March 2019
Harry Potter in Concert
Harry Potter fans, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The Chamber of Secrets has opened once more, and this time it’s unveiling a concert at Dubai Opera. The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is bringing to life the spine-chilling score of the second film in the Harry Potter franchise, directed by Chris Columbus. John Williams’ iconic score was nominated for a Grammy after its release in 2002, which animated the story of Harry Potter and his friends as they…
Find out more »Dear Zoo at Madinat Theatre
See Rod Campbell’s best-selling children’s story ‘Dear Zoo’ brought to life as a stage production at Madinat Theatre. Based on a letter asking for a zoo to dispatch a series of unsuitable pets, the 1982 classic lift-the-flap story has gone on to sell more than 8 million copies worldwide in over 36 years. Loved by multiple generations, ‘Dear Zoo’ is delighting audiences with a superb production written by the original author. Children will love to see their favourite stories and…
Find out more »Taste of Dubai
For three days each year, Dubai's gourmets, gourmands and connoisseurs head to Taste of Dubai, a full weekend festival of top-notch restaurant food, tasting sessions, cookery workshops, talks and live entertainment. The annual event attracts some of the city's trendiest restaurants which curate tasting menus with bite-sized portions of their best dishes for a fraction of the normal menu price. Expect to learn from some heroes of the culinary world, too - as every year the fair attracts some of…
Find out more »ChoirFestME
Enjoy the incredible skills and vocal range of talent at this year's ChoirFestME, starring winners of the 2019 Choir of the Year competition. Returning to Dubai Opera, this one-of-a-kind concert will explore a vast repertoire of musical styles to move audiences. ChoirFestME is a choral festival that celebrates Dubai’s vibrancy and cosmopolitanism through music. Choirs from across the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region attend to develop their skills with choral professionals over two weeks. Along with…
Find out more »Busted Live
Everyone knows Busted from the band’s 2002 pop punk youth favourite hits, “Year 3000” and "What I Go To School For". The UK-born band stars singer/songwriter James Bourne, bassist Matt Willis and lead guitarist Charlie Simpson. The trio was inspired by the likes of cult-classics Green Day and Blink 182, pairing alternative punk rock tunes with catchy lyrics made for radio. While the band disbanded five years after formation, they found their way back together in 2015. Busted is now…
Find out more »Orpheus Eurydice Forever Rock Opera
The tale of Orpheus and Eurydice is one of unconditional love and moving tragedy. Orpheus, son of Apollo and renowned lyre-player, falls deeply in love with the beautiful Eurydice, only to lose her to death. He appeals to Hades to bring his beloved back from the dead, and Hades concedes under one condition: Orpheus is not to look back at his wife until they leave the underworld. What seems like a simple task proves to be difficult for an impatient…
Find out more »Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded
Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez and more–prepare for a night packed with extraordinary star power at Da-Bangg: The Tour Reloaded. The live concert starring India’s hottest celebrities will blow audiences away with captivating choreography, hit songs and playful banter from the actors. The tour is inspired by Salman Khan’s blockbuster movie franchise “Da-Bangg” and has graced stages across the United States and Canada. It is landing at South Festival Bay in Dubai Festival City Mall this 15…
Find out more »Elrow – El Bowsque Encantado
The world famous ELROW festival returns to its Dubai home at SOHO BEACH DXB on March 15th. This time the theme "El Bowsque Encantado" is set in a mystical enchanted forest where reality turns into fantasy and dreams come true. So be sure to dress up and be ready for a night filled with magic and breathtaking decorations. Headliners include EATS EVERYTHING, TONI VARGA, GEORGE PRIVATTI + supported by SOHO RESIDENT DJs Jixo & Danz, Adam Graca, Mar+Mer and Jean…
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