Upcoming Events
September 2021
Presented with the Arab American National Museum
Oddisee + Medusa TN
Part of JAM3A Virtual Music Festival
Two leading rappers from the Arab world, as part of a virtual music festival celebrating Arab talent, community, and identity.
Artistic Director and Creator: Christine Jones. Made by Many.
Theatre For One: We Are Here (Nairobi Edition)
World Premiere - Commissioned by The Arts Center
A personal theatrical experience - One on one, a short play unfolds for you.
Spoken word, poetry, live music
Rooftop Rhythms Season 10 Kickoff
83rd Edition
Speak your truth from the roof!
October 2021
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema
CinemaNA: Films by Mohamad Malas and Nezar Andary
Presented by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
A conversation with influential Syrian filmmaker Mohamad Malas and Abu Dhabi filmmaker Nezar Andary, accompanied by three films by and about him that provoke audiences to contemplate loss, memory, and home.
NYUAD Music Recitals Series
World Premiere
Matthew Quayle: Complete Piano Sonatas
Presented in Partnership with the NYUAD Music Program
Composer-pianist Matthew Quayle presents his complete series of original piano sonatas, including a world premiere.
November 2021
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema
CinemaNA: Three Films by Jocelyne Saab
Presented by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
A live conversation with Dr. Mathilde Rouxel on Jocelyne Saab’s films. Before the conversation, we invite you to watch three of Saab's films.
Middle East Online Debut
sEODo BAND / 서도 밴드
Korean “Chosun Pop” presented in partnership with The Korean Cultural Center
Korea’s rising stars lead an unexpected yet captivating musical conversation between contemporary and traditional elements: Chosun pop
NYUAD Music Recitals Series
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program
Music Chamber Evening
NYUAD Music Recitals Series
An evening of chamber music with leading UAE-based musicians presenting work by Beethoven, Shostakovich, Borodin, and many more.
A Celebration of Culture and Heritage
Hekayah | The Story
UAE National Day Celebration
Hekayah | The Story brings together poets, singers, and musicians to celebrate UAE National Day in a special 50th Anniversary Jubilee online edition.
Past Events
September 2021
Middle East Premiere
It Ain’t Where You From – A film by Philip Rachid
Co-commissioned by The Arts Center and Shubbak Festival
Intimate stories of the Gulf’s emerging Hip-Hop scene
June 2021
Virtual salons
Fire this Time - Music and the Baldwin Protocol
Presented by National Sawdust (USA)
Poet and musician Lynne Procope launches a new series in partnership with National Sawdust that explores the intellectual and artistic legacy of James Baldwin.
Online Festival
It Ain’t Where You From at Shubbak Festival 2021
A window on contemporary Arab art and culture
Experience an ambitious programme of contemporary Arab arts and culture that reflects on people, connections, and ideas in a fundamentally unsettled world.
UAE Debut
ADCG - Scene It? Sing It!
Presented in partnership with Abu Dhabi Choral Group
An evening of songs from your favorite musicals
Artist Talk
They Still Want to Kill Us: Exploring Systemic Racism within Institutions
Online Panel
May 2021
Spoken word, poetry, music
Rooftop Rhythms
9th Season
Spoken word done right
April 2021
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema - Screening & Q&A
Three Palestinian Short films
Presented by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Three Short Films by Palestinian Filmmakers
Artistic Director and Creator: Christine Jones. Made by Many.
Theatre For One: Here We Are
Middle East Premiere
A personal theatrical experience - One on one, a short play unfolds for you.
Manifold - A Festival of Musical Diversity - 2021
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program
New Sounds for 2021
Filmed specifically for the event and broadcast online
Experience a dynamic approach towards contemporary repertoire.
March 2021
World Premiere and Live Online Q&A
The Gauntlet: Faraway Together - Sxip Shirey and Coco Karol
A Surprising and Immersive Audio Portrait of Abu Dhabi.
A Surprising and Immersive Audio Portrait of Abu Dhabi
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema
Three short films by Emirati filmmaker Abdulrahman Al Madani - Screening
Presented by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Screening of Three Short Films: Nagafa, Beshkara, & Laymoon
February 2021
Online Performance - One night only
Āhuti by Nrityagram Dance Ensemble in collaboration with Chitrasena Dance Company
India's Odissi Dance Meets Sri Lankan Kandyan Dance
Āhuti presents a fascinating fusion of movement and music.