Upcoming Events
Past Events
May 2022
NYUAD Music Recitals Series
Piano Recital
From Romantic to Disney - Ioannis Potamousis with Elizabeth Yoonjung Han
Presented in partnership with the NYUAD Music Program
A musical journey from Romantic to Disney for piano solo and two pianos
Middle East Premiere - Co-commissioned by The Arts Center
The Storyville Mosquito - Kid Koala
A family friendly show.
Live animated graphic novel performed, filmed, and scored in real time
April 2022
Ramadaniyyat
Suhoor Music Event
Simon Shaheen
Virtuoso Arabic Classical oudist and violinist
Internationally acclaimed oud and violin virtuoso Simon Shaheen dazzles listeners with classical Arabic sounds.
Ramadaniyyat
Suhoor Music Event
Boom.Diwan x Nduduzo Makhathini x Jean-Michel Pilc
Global Collaboration - Supported by the US Mission to the UAE
Khaleeji rhythms and sounds in musical conversation with global jazz featuring Boom.Diwan (Kuwait/UAE) in a two-part collaboration with guests Nduduzo Makhathini (South Africa) and Jean-Michel Pilc (France/US/Canada).
CinemaNa , Ramadaniyyat
Contemporary Arab Cinema
Before We Forget by Nawaf Al Janahi
Presented with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
A live conversation with Emirati filmmaker Nawaf Al Janahi, accompanied by his film, Before We Forget.
March 2022
Third Edition
ElectroFest 2022
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program and curated by Clare Lesser
Cutting-edge electronic music, video and sound art, and improvisation.
Returning to The UAE
Mary McBride Band
Presented in partnership with the US Mission to the UAE
A fiery inspirational rollercoaster ride from country and gospel to blues and old school rock ‘n roll.
World Premiere
Rhyme - Sima Dance Company
Commissioned by The Arts Center expanding on a piece originally created for Expo 2020 Dubai
Contemporary dance embodies Arabic poetry through body, language, and music.
UAE Premiere - Co-Commissioned by The Arts Center
32 Sounds - A film by Sam Green with live music by JD Samson
Performance
Experience a live performance that focuses on the power of sound to bend time, cross borders, and profoundly shape our perception of the world around us.
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema
The Stranger (Al Garib) by Ameer Fakher Eldin
Presented with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi and the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
A screening of Syrian filmmaker Ameer Fakher Eldin'sThe Stranger (Al Garib), followed by a live conversation with the filmmaker.
February 2022
Spoken word, poetry, live music
Rooftop Rhythms - The Throwback Edition
Presented by The Arts Center at NYUAD and Rooftop Rhythms with official support from the US Mission to the UAE and in partnership with Manarat Al Saadiyat.
Speak your truth from the roof!
Three Solo Contemporary Dance UAE Premieres
Echoes, CUT, & Constellations | Aakash Odedra Company
Presented in collaboration with Louvre Abu Dhabi and in partnership with UK-UAE Cultural Professionals Connect.
Experience a mesmerizing evening of contemporary dance featuring three distinct solos performed by Aakash Odedra, created for him by world-renowned choreographers Aditi Mangaldas, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, and Russell Maliphant.