Past Events
Past Event
Arab World Premiere
N O W I S W H E N W E A R E (the stars) - Andrew Schneider
Immersive Multimedia Theatrical Installation
Explore a one-of-a-kind immersive experience with thousands of reactive lights and hundreds of speakers creating an interactive theatrical cosmos.
Past Event
Abu Dhabi Choral Group’s summer revue
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Musical Theater for all
Monty Python’s retelling of the classic tale of King Arthur and his Knights of Camelot through music and dance.
Past Event
UAE Debut
FIQ! - Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger
Acrobatic Circus
An otherworldly collection of acrobatic feats, figures, colors, music, sketches, headspins, and choreography explode in a colorful visual world created by Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj.
Past Event
Workshop
Street Dance
With Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger - FIQ!
Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger leads participants through a workshop focused on urban dance techniques.
Past Event
Workshop
Moroccan Acrobatics
With Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger (FIQ!)
Join Groupe Acrobatique de Tanger for an energetic and fun filled acrobatic workshop.
Past Event
Workshop
Arabic Vocal & Musical Composition
With Faraj Abyad & Yarub Smarait
Learn how to set Arabic poetry to music using Arabic Maqam and rhythm with Faraj Abyad & Yarub Smarait
Cultural Events
Ramadaniyyat 2023
Music, talks, & exhibitions at NYUAD
Come together this Ramadan. Join us at NYUAD for a series of cultural events spanning talks, music, and exhibitions.
Contemporary Arab Cinema Series - 6th Season
CinemaNa
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program in partnership with The Arts Center
Provocative discussions centered on diverse films from the Arab world
Past Event
Accompanied by Benjamin Engeli on Piano
Leia Zhu - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
Sixteen-year-old violin prodigy Leia Zhu performs a beautiful repertoire of Mozart, Strauss, Debussy, Wieniawski and Sarasate.
Past Event
Recital Series
Haochen Zhang - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
A unique piano recital showcasing fearless imagination and spectacular musical mastery.
Past Event
Arab World Premiere
Bruce Liu - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
A thrilling program of classical and romantic highlights in a spectacular recital by the winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition.
Past Event
UAE Premiere
Balimaya Project
With an opening set by Shilpa Ananth
Driving collective polyrhythms, blazing frontline horns, and virtuosic kora stylings collide, bridging Mandé music and culture with the sounds of Black London, while the dreamy landscapes of South India fuse with Soul, Jazz, and Electronic influences.