Upcoming Events
Middle East Premiere
As Far As Isolation Goes - Tania El Khoury & Basel Zaraa
1-on-1 Multi-sensory online performance
1-on-1 Multi-Sensory performance on mental health and the refugee experience
Middle East Premiere
A Thousand Ways: Part 1 - 600 HIGHWAYMEN
Part one of a three part series. A one-on-one phone experience between two strangers
An enthralling, imaginative, and profound social experience.
Interactive fun for the whole family
Robot Dance Party - Kid Koala
Commissioned by The Arts Center
An epic robot themed dance party
Contemporary Arab Cinema Series - 4th Season
Festival: CinemaNa
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program in partnership with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Screenings of diverse films from the Arab world followed by provocative discussions.
Spoken word, poetry, music
Rooftop Rhythms
9th Season
Spoken word done right
NYUAD faculty in concert
Festival: NYUAD Music Recitals Series
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program
Contemporary classical music recitals
Middle East Debut
Short Films Program - Sam Green
Films by the Academy Award nominated director
A collection of shorts set in a series of unique, unconventional settings.
Relive the performance online
Murmur 2.0 - Aakash Odedra Company
Contemporary Dance
The acclaimed UK-based dancer Aakash Odedra explores his own childhood struggles through a nexus of light, sound, design, and movement.
Relive the World Premiere, commissioned by The Arts Center
#JeSuis - Aakash Odedra Company
Contemporary Dance
An ensemble work choreographed by Aakash Odedra exploring the relevance of a life in conflict.
Middle East Online Debut
Ak Dan Gwan Chil (ADG7)
Presented in partnership with The Korean Cultural Center as part of The UAE – Korea Cultural Dialogue and supported by the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange.
Shamanistic Ritual Folk Pop from Korea combining virtuosity, charisma, and pure energy.
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.
Get focused
Music to Draw To - Kid Koala
Live online broadcast of quiet time records
International turntable wizard, Kid Koala spins a set for deep inspiration.