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A magnificent cultural phenomenon that aims to showcase the best of Arab creativity to the rest of the world, the Abu Dhabi Festival is set to take place in February 2025. By bringing some of the finest cultural experiences worldwide to Abu Dhabi, the festival serves as a platform for collaboration between Arab artists and those from diverse cultures.
Read on as Wego details everything you need to know regarding the Abu Dhabi Festival 2025
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What is the Abu Dhabi Festival?
The Abu Dhabi Festival, a prominent cultural celebration in the region and one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary festivals, extends its influence globally through outstanding international co-productions, commissions, and robust marketing and audience development initiatives in both the UAE and beyond.
The Abu Dhabi Festival annually pays tribute to a specific country, demonstrating its commitment to cultural diplomacy. Attendees from 200 different nationalities converge in Abu Dhabi each year to partake in this seasonal event.
In the upcoming year 2025, the Abu Dhabi Festival will proudly honor Japan, and the Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 theme is Abu Dhabi – A World of Harmony.
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Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 dates
The Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 is set to unfold its events from 7 January to 29 March, concluding the year’s festivities on 29 April 2025.
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 events
The following are some of the events taking place at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2025:
New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
The New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra will open the Abu Dhabi Festival, honoring Japan with their magnificent presentation of classical music on 7 February 2025.
The event will be held at the Emirates Palace between 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM on 7 February and 8 February 2025.
KODO
The Japanese word Kodo can roughly be translated to heartbeat—the primal source of all rhythm and the troupe of drummers have been presenting theatrical experiences transcending language and cultural boundaries since the 80s.
Catch them live at the Abu Dhabi Festival on 8 and 9 April 2025 at The Red Theater: The Arts Center, Nyu Abu Dhabi, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Yunchan Lim
To watch the youngest person in history to have won a gold medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (World Federation of International Music Competitions)—Yunchan Lim—play his rendition of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, be at The Red Theater: The Arts Center, Nyu Abu Dhabi on 11 April 2025 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
All-star Ballet Gala
Abu Dhabi Festival is once again going to be house the stage, hosting a dazzling gala of ballet dancers representing some of the most prestigious ballet companies from around the world, including the Royal Ballet, Bayerisches Staatsballett, and Stuttgart Ballet, among others, showcasing their elegance and brilliant artistry.
The event will be held at The Red Theater: The Arts Center, Nyu Abu Dhabi, between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
For a complete list of events, please visit the official Abu Dhabi Festival website.
How to get the Abu Dhabi Festival 2024 tickets?
Tickets for the Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 can be booked from the official page of the Abu Dhabi Festival.
Moreover, students, youth (under 26) and people of determination are entitled to a 50% discount on the full ticket price. The discount can be selected during the checkout on the ticket platform.
However, proof of age (ID card) or status (student card) will be required to enter the performance venue.
Please note that the tickets can neither be refunded nor exchanged.
