Upcoming Events
Past Events
May 2023
UAE Debut
Corps extrêmes - Rachid Ouramdane
Presented by Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Extreme athletes inspire gravity-defying mid-air choreography on a towering climbing wall in an exploration of the existential questions of life’s meaning
April 2023
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.
Ramadaniyyat 2023
World Premiere
Faraj Abyad: Andalusian Love Story
In association with NYUAD Institute
Classical and contemporary Andalusian poetry inspires a set of original compositions
CinemaNa , Ramadaniyyat 2023
Contemporary Arab Cinema
Emirati Short Film Program
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
A series of short films by Emirati filmmakers
March 2023
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.
Recital Series
Haochen Zhang - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
A unique piano recital showcasing fearless imagination and spectacular musical mastery.
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.
CinemaNa
Contemporary Arab Cinema
Black Box Cinema
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Enjoy a series of Arab short films curated by Black Box Cinema
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.
February 2023
Piano Recital - Rachmaninoff 150th Anniversary Celebration
Rachmaninoff et.al
Presented in partnership with the NYUAD Music Program
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff
Manifold - A Festival of Musical Diversity - 2023
World Premiere
Michael Skillern: Two Hands, a Shell, and a Keyboard
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program
Solo percussion blurs the line between electronic and acoustic sounds.
Middle East Premiere
Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre: Last Ward
Contemporary Dance - With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Dance blends with theater in this highly-visual performance that reflects on the universal experience of facing death.