Our mission

Established in 2004, Abu Dhabi Festival acts as a time of celebration but also as a time of gathering and exchange for the different communities ADMAF serves:

The population of the Seven Emirates of the UAE, the region and the world.

Abu Dhabi Festival is the time and the place where the year’s work is shared, where new encounters are orchestrated and new ideas are forged, where long-trusted partners visit, new collaborations shape, and where artists and audiences connect.

Commission, produce, preserve and present the greatest music and art experiences in the UAE and beyond

Nurture invaluable cultural dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding to build a more peaceful future through the arts

The Festival positions Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for culture and the arts

PATRONS

Founding Honorary Patron

‍H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
Al Nahyan

Deputy minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Patron

‍H.H. Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan

Abu Dhabi - A World of Harmony

CELEBRATING JAPAN AS THE COUNTRY OF HONOR IN 2025

The 22nd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival celebrates more than two decades of the festival of firsts. For 22 years, the Festival has nurtured creativity and innovation in empowering the nation’s youth. Commissioning, producing, and presenting music and art world legends and emerging talents alike.