Catch these upcoming events at Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera is a multi-format venue known for hosting exciting concerts, musicals and comedic performances. The glittering stage is always primed and ready to welcome extraordinary talent from around the world – and that has never rung truer than when looking at the numerous productions and shows lined up for the coming months. Want to know all about the upcoming Dubai Opera shows in 2023-24? Read on for the details.
DUBAI OPERA SHOWS LIST
Here’s all you need to know about Dubai Opera shows timings, dates and ticket prices.
Ali Sethi
Ali Sethi will set the stage on fire with his power-packed performance. The Pakistani singer, songwriter, composer, and author started his musical career in 2012. He has performed at various international forums and is known for his skill in blending classical ragas with modern Western arrangements.
In the movie The Reluctant Fundamentalist, directed by Mira Nair, he recorded the song Dil Jalane Ki Baat Karte Ho. Apart from creating soulful melodies, he has also written a book named The Wish Maker (2009).
- Date: 11th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 185
Dubai Opera Ball
It is time to welcome world-class ballet and opera performers at the Dubai Opera. On 18th November 2023, M Premiere and Mundus Gala will stage the Dubai Opera Ball.
- Date: 18th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 399
Aida Garifullina
The Northern Sinfonia Orchestra and international vocalist Aida Garifullina will perform in Dubai’s prestigious stage. The stunning prima’s first performance in the UAE is one of the most awaited upcoming shows in Dubai.
- Date: 19th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 350
Denis Rodkin and Friends – Ballet Gala Night
The top dancers from the Bolshoi, Teatro alla Scala and Mikhailovsky will perform with ballet star and Bolshoi Theatre Premier Denis Rodkin and his pals.
- Date: 20th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 275
Jethro Tull
Searching for Dubai Opera shows in November 2023? By the end of this month, Dubai Opera will host the renowned prog rock group Jethro Tull for a highly anticipated show.
- Date: 24th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 295
Shahram Shabpareh Live in Dubai
One of the most recognisable and legendary figures in Iranian pop music, Shahram Shabpareh, will be performing in this much-awaited event. He has been captivating audiences for more than 50 years.
- Date: 28th November 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 295
La Scala Theatre Orchestra
The renowned Orchestra of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan will make its historic premiere at Dubai Opera. The orchestra will perform a remarkable gala concert titled “A Concert for Tomorrow.” In support of the international endeavour to preserve the environment and ensure the welfare of future generations, the concert seeks to bring audiences together.
- Date: 1st December 2023
- Time: 09:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 400
Gipsy Kings
Gipsy Kings are scheduled to perform on 3rd December. For well over three decades, Nicolas Reyes has led the Gipsy Kings. After over a year of charting, their platinum collection, The Best of the Gipsy Kings, was released. In 2013, their ninth studio album, Savor Flamenco, won the Best World Music Album Grammy.
- Date: 3rd December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 295
Global Notes Anna Fedorova Nicholas Santangelo Schwartz
Encore Performing Arts and Dubai Opera is proud to present the superlative pianist Anna Fedorova and distinguished Nicholas Santangelo Schwartz on cello and double bass. Anna Fedorova will perform Schumann’s Carnivale, followed by his Fantasiestucke for bass and piano. The duo will continue to perform music by Ginastera, Debussy and more.
- Date: 3rd December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 265
Resonance Climate Concert with Ricky Kej and Stewart Copeland
The UNCCD and the non-profit BayEcotarium in San Francisco will co-host a Climate Concert at the historic United Nations COP 28 Climate Summit.
- Date: 6th December 2023
- Time: 07:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 160
Slava’s SnowShow
The Slava Snowshow will be presented at Dubai Opera in collaboration with Broadway Entertainment Group under special permission from Slava and Gwenael.
- Date: 8th to 10th December 2023
- Time: Varies depending on the day
- Tickets: From AED 225
Russell Howard Live
Russell Howard, one of the UK’s biggest comedians, announces his eagerly anticipated return to the UAE with Russell Howard Live! His second Netflix special has gained 1 billion views on social media worldwide.
- Date: 11th December 2023
- Time: 06:30 pm
- Tickets: From AED 250
Tinariwen
Brace yourself for one memorable performance! Tinariwen, the multi-generational, Grammy-winning Tuareg band, will perform at Duper Opera on 12th December.
- Date: 12th December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 225
Handels Messiah
Get ready for Messiah, the pinnacle of renowned composer George Frideric Handel. Conducted by Andrei Danilov, the famous oratorio by Handel will showcase the united might of 200 local and foreign singers and musicians from the Astana Opera Orchestra.
The event aims to bring the 18th-century oratorio to life, performed by the Festival Chorus and the Astana Opera Orchestra under the direction of Abzal Mukhitdin.
- Date: 13th December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 225
The Nutcracker
The renowned Russian composer Tchaikovsky’s ballet masterwork, “The Nutcracker,” will grace the Dubai Opera stage with its ageless charm. Take in the majesty of this beloved holiday classic performed by Kazakhstan’s State Opera Orchestra and Ballet Theatre.
- Date: 15th to 17th December 2023
- Time: Vary
- Tickets: From AED 300
Ebi live in Dubai
Ebrahim Hamedi will return to Dubai by the end of this year. Better known as Ebi, he is an Iranian singer of modern times. The singer performed with Turkish folk singer and actor Ibrahim Tatlises at Trade Center Arena in 2022.
- Date: 19th December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 395
A Night with Matteo Bocelli
Matteo Bocelli, the rising talent in the classical crossover genre, will perform at the Dubai Opera stage in December. The son of legendary artist Andrea Bocelli will give his fans in Dubai an unforgettable night of music.
- Date: 21st December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 175
Kadim Al Sahir Live
Dubai Opera will host a live performance by the King of Arabic music, singer, composer, and songwriter Kadim Al Sahir. With over 100 million albums sold and the highest-attended Arabic concert ever, Sahir is one of the most successful singers in Arab history. Best Moment Events Company is in charge of organising the concert.
- Date: 22nd December 2023
- Time: 09:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 550
Omar Khairat
Indulge in a musical spectacular with the renowned pianist, composer, and conductor Omar Khairat. Khairat has amassed an impressive collection of over 20 important prizes because of her exceptional knack for blending contemporary Arabic songs with Western influences. She has also left an enduring impact on the film and music industries.
- Date: 29th December 2023
- Time: 09:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 350
New Year’s Eve 2024
Enjoy a spectacular night in the heart of Downtown Dubai that will include live music, a stunning fireworks show, and memorable moments as we say goodbye to the year. The Dubai Opera New Year’s Eve Gala promises an enchanting journey through musical genres, showcasing the extraordinary abilities of Fantastic Negrito, DJ Slim, and the Dubai Opera Big Band to ring in the new year in style. Enjoy free-flowing drinks and a dinner service as well.
- Date: 31st December 2023
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 2,000
Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells
Get ready for a tribute concert at Dubai Opera to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic masterpiece Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield.
- Date: 12th January 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 225
Ludovico Einaudi
Ludovico Einaudi, a composer and pianist, is back at Dubai Opera following four sold-out performances. The genuine musical icon and highly regarded composer of his generation is primarily recognised for his lively, expressive, and joyous musical style, which blends pop, rock, folk, and world music.
With over 2.5 million recordings sold worldwide, Einaudi has had extraordinary mainstream success as a classical composer. He has wowed audiences at some of the most renowned concert halls in the world, including those in the US, Russia, India, China, and Australia.
- Date: 19th to 21st January 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 250
Le Petit Prince
The Little Prince, the acclaimed 1943 children’s novel by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, will be presented in a grand-scale production by Dubai Opera that promises to be magnificent and absorbing.
- Date: 25th to 28th January 2024
- Time: Varies
- Tickets: From AED 212.5
InClassica International Music Festival
The UAE will host the return of the InClassica International Music Festival, which will showcase the finest that classical music has to offer. With world-class concerts featuring some of the most well-known soloists, orchestras, and conductors of our time, the festival promises to be a historic two-week event that everyone will never forget!
It will feature a series of diverse programs ranging from contemporary masters to beloved classics! This is the schedule for the upcoming performances.
Opening Concert with Berlin Symphony Orchestra
- Date: 1st February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
British Sounds of Piano
- Date: 2nd February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Cello Master
- Date: 3rd February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Piano Concerto
- Date: 4th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Fazil Say – Piano Genius
- Date: 5th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Musical Enigma
- Date: 6th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Romantic Seascapes
- Date: 7th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Sensational Violin
- Date: 8th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Childhood Memories to Beethoven
- Date: 9th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Trilogy
- Date: 10th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
A Romantic Journey
- Date: 11th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Grand Piano Recital
- Date: 12th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Carpe Diem
- Date: 13th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Maxim Vengerov – Violin Virtuoso
- Date: 14th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
Grand Finale with Oxford Philharmonic
- Date: 15th February 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 199
The Phantom of the Opera
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, set in magnificent Paris in the 19th century, tells the tale of a musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House.
Mesmerised by the talents and beauty of a young soprano – Christine, the Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her. Unaware of Christine’s love for Raoul, the Phantom’s obsession sets the scene for a dramatic turn where jealousy, madness and passions collide.
- Date: 22nd February to 10th March 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 275
Alice Sara Ott
With pride, Dubai Opera presents “Echoes of Life,” a unique event on 24th April, 2023. This incredible event will deliver a sublime voyage that is a perfect amalgamation of music, art and architecture.
- Date: 24th April 2024
- Time: 08:00 pm
- Tickets: From AED 275
Please note that the prices mentioned above are starting costs. Furthermore, the Dubai Opera show timings are subject to change. Keep an eye on the venue’s official website for the latest details.
FAQS
WHERE CAN I BUY TICKETS FOR THE DUBAI OPERA SHOWS?
Guests can book Dubai Opera tickets at the box office. Or, they can buy tickets online from Dubai Opera’s official website or via Platinumlist.
WHAT IS THE DUBAI OPERA CONTACT NUMBER?
For more information on upcoming shows at the Dubai Opera, contact the box office at +971-4-440-8888.
WHAT ARE THE BEST RESTAURANTS NEAR DUBAI OPERA?
Luckily, there are some fantastic dining options close by. You can indulge in flavourful fare at these restaurants near Dubai Opera:
- 99 Sushi Bar and Grill
- Roka
- Wakame
- Bab Al Mansour
- Coppasta
- Jodhpur
As Dubai Opera is near Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, you can also easily access the restaurants in these attractions.
That ends our guide to the upcoming Dubai Opera shows 2023-24. Watch this space for more shows as they are announced!
Dubai Opera offers a backstage and architectural tour to those who want a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the venue.
Apart from the shows mentioned above, some fantastic concerts in Dubai are scheduled for the coming months. You can check out the official website of Coca-Cola Arena Dubai for future events. If concerts and ballet performances don’t excite you, there are many other things to do in Dubai! From desert safaris to indoor skiing, you will be spoilt for choice!
Stay tuned to MyBayut for more updates on events happening in Dubai. Cheers!
Featured image credit: Dubai Opera official website
