Ramadan Series
Abu Dhabi Festival’s second Ramadan Series is an unexpected intersection of the contemporary and the traditional, where spiritual beauty and elegant creativity come together in the spirit of this blessed time.
Cairo Jazz Station
The production of the first album by these young performers from Europe and the Middle East who blend Eastern and Western sounds in a unique artistic collaboration
A Journey with the Arabic Oud
A comprehensive set of recordings tracing the history of the ancient oud in collaboration with the Foundation for Arab Music Archiving and Research, produced with support from Abu Dhabi Festival.
Abu Dhabi Festival Youth Orchestra: Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra
The UAE’s brightest young musicians will showcase their unique talents, performing a repertoire of Beethoven, Camille Saint-Saëns and George Bizet
Omar Kamal’s World Tour
Internationally renowned Palestinian jazz singer and musician continues the global tour of his latest album “Show Me the Light”.
Global Oud Forum 2021
Organised by oud master Naseer Shamma, featuring more than 30 of the world’s most accomplished oud musicians in performances, talks and workshops.
Story of the Violin
The most sought-after violinist of her generation, Nicola Benedetti CBE, celebrates the history and emotional power of the violin and its iconic repertoire
THE MOONS SYMPHONY®
A new production by international award-winning composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg, performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
Tarek Yamani and Spektral Quartet
Award-winning composer and jazz pianist, Tarek Yamani, will perform with the multi-Grammy-nominated Chicago-based ensemble Spektral Quartet in an innovative new collaboration.
Mohamed Briouel and Kudsi Erguner: Arab-Andalusian and Fasl Encounter
A unique collaboration bringing together two masters of the classical music traditions of their homelands in Morocco and Turkey