Abu Dhabi in May: Discover Abu Dhabi's Unmissable May Events
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, comedy powerhouse and Grammy & Emmy nominated funnyman will light up the effervescent Abu Dhabi through his tour dubbed “Acting My Age” for an evening brimming with unfiltered humor. Boasting 11 outstanding box-office hits coupled with 2024 Mark Twain Prize, he vows for a night of top-tier excitement and unmatched laughter.
Ticket Price: AED 295
Timings & Date: 18:00 hours, May 2nd, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Gabriel Iglesias' 'Don't Worry Be Fluffy
Gabriel Iglesias awaited “Don’t Worry Be Fluffy” will charm one and all with spot-on impersonations, comedic brilliance, and signature sound effects, making this a can’t miss moment for comedy admirers who fancy sincere entertainment and incessant laughs
Ticket Price: AED 295
Timings & Date:19:00 hours, May 3rd, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Arijit Singh Live
Stopover at Arijit Singh’s exquisite evening of cinematic magic that will leave you yearning for more, guaranteed. His attention-grabbing presentation and superb voice will lift every audience’s spirits, young and old to novel heights. Holding 15 music accolades and 2 esteemed national awards, the singing powerhouse will deliver musical mastery leaving you flabbergasted.
Ticket Price: AED 125
Timings & Date:18:00 hours, May 9th, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Just Being Koy Tour
Partake in incessant laughs as Jo Koy’s awaited “Just Being Koy Tour” reaches Abu Dhabi’s famed Comedy Week, presenting hilarious family narratives & life moments, having one and all chuckle all night long.
Ticket Price: AED 180
Timings & Date:18:30 hours, May 29th 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Shrek the Musical
Abu Dhabi’s well-admired community theatre will stage Shrek the Musical, an immensely heartwarming and hilarious tale of Shrek setting out in rescuing the gorgeous Princess Fiona. With effervescent ensemble, upbeat songs, and smart humor, this presentation commemorates the exquisiteness of individuality, pure inner beauty, and of course friendship.
Ticket Price: AED 52
Timings & Date: 19:30 hours, May 29th, 2025-June 1st, 2025
Location: The Red Theatre, The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi
Toto Tour 2025
Prep up for an outstanding rock extravaganza this May as Toto commences their keenly anticipated tour. This esteemed Grammy-winning band with timeless tracks as “Rosanna”, “Africa”, and more guarantees an exhilarating presentation for his die-hard United Arab Emirates fans.
Ticket Price: AED 325
Timings & Date:18:30 hours, May 7th, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Yé! | Water!
Circus Baobab- mesmerizing movement, daring lifts, and symbolic pyramids aptly define Ye, an African circus spectacle highly poignant confronting environmental transformation together with defiance of nature by the human spirit via unparalleled artistry.
Ticket Price: AED 52
Timings & Date:19:00 hours/21:00 hours May 9th-May 10th, 2025
Location: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
Michael McIntyre
Michael Mclntyre, famed BAFTA-winning comedy icon, will land this May in Abu Dhabi, for an unmatched observational comedy. With record-breaking career, universal acknowledgement, and sold-out tours, he vows for an evening of incessant chuckles, alongside the quick-witted, effortlessly comic Seann Walsh, making certain of an evening replete with core comedy brilliance.
Ticket Price: AED 295
Timings & Date: 20:00 hours, May 10th, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
The Temple
defying delight, curated by the United Arab Emirates top-rated improvisers. Shaped by Ratish Chadha, this forthcoming night will unite mind-blowing musicians fusing reggae to hop and jazz, thus crossing the cultural walls .
Ticket Price: AED 52.50
Timings & Date:19:30 hours, May 17th, 2025
Location: The Black Box, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
Hans Zimmer Live
The adored Hans Zimmer will premiere live this May at Abu Dhabi, exhibiting a top-tier audio-visual expedition with the medium of his Grammy along with Oscar-winning scores. Indulge in the grandeur of The Lion King to Interstellar as well as Dune coupled with more cinematic soundtracks, presented by Zimmer’s complete ensemble-choir, band, and orchestra.
Ticket Price: AED 299
Timings & Date: 20:00 hours, May 31st-June 1st, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Khaleeji Jazz
In commemoration of this year’s World Jazz Day, Grammy-winning jazz virtuoso, Fathy Salama will join hands with UAE drummers’ rhythmic energy to pave the way for an unseen cross-cultural exhibit. Fusing Khaleeji beats with incredible jazz, this presentation will bridge cultural divides and focus on jazz’s universal appeal.
Ticket Price: AED 150
Timings & Date: 120:00 hours, May 2nd, 2025
Location: Cultural Foundation
Gad Elmaleh
Debuting in Abu Dhabi, Gad Elmaleh, an actor and admired Moroccan-Canadian humorist dubbed France’s funniest will partake in Abu Dhabi famed Comedy Season lineup. Distinguished for Huge in France to Midnight in Paris and more, his presentation vows for an incessant stream of giggles.
Ticket Price:AED 195
Timings & Date: 20:00 hours, May 30th, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Guns N’ Roses
Rock admirers, get hyped! The illustrious Guns N Roses this May will stopover at Abu Dhabi for their monumental Middle East & European tour 2025. Expect an evening to bear in mind replete with high-voltage presentations, raw power, and classic tracks which solely this rock legend can spark.
Ticket Price: AED 325
Timings & Date: 120:00 hours, May 27th, 2025
Location: Etihad Arena
Kurt Darren, Juan Boucher, Jan Jan Jan, Liezel Pieters Live
Hang tight for an exquisite sonic thrill rollercoaster which will tap you grooving and have you grinning. Ditch Dubai city’s traffic and relish a guilt-free, composed Abu Dhabi staycation. Bolder, bigger and of course better music is in store, prep up for an evening brimming with supreme sound experience.
Ticket Price: Free Entry
Timings & Date:14:00 hours, May 24th, 2025
Location: Baloos, Abu Dhabi
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones
Live- Stop over into a night of effervescent craic and conventional Irish ballads this May at McCafferty’s. Relish bottomless drinks and savor classic anthems with exquisite drunch packages for an idyllic Irish night out.
Ticket Price: AED 189
Timings & Date:18:00 hours, May 2nd, 2025
Location: McCafferty’s Yas Island
Candlelight
Candlelight concerts turn Abu Dhabi’s awe-inspiring venues into a multi-sensory, effervescent live encounter. Pre-book event seats to get immersed in Vivaldi Four Seasons’ & More’s delight, bathed in the candlelight’s serene glow.
Ticket Price: AED 200
Timings: 19:00 hours, May 30th, 2025
Location: Ritz Carlton