Upcoming concerts in the UAE: Sold-out shows for Coldplay, Eminem, Akon and others

Get ready for an unforgettable music experience as some of the world’s biggest names in entertainment are set to perform in the UAE in 2024 and 2025. From rap legends like Eminem and Playboi Carti to pop icons Coldplay and Maroon 5, the UAE will host a series of electrifying concerts featuring award-winning artists across a variety of genres. Whether you're a fan of high-energy rap, soulful R&B, or emotional pop, these upcoming performances promise to offer something for every music lover. Here's the list of some of the upcoming spectacular shows:

Playboi Carti, 21 Savage and others

The Wireless Festival Middle East on November 23 at Etihad Park, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is set to dazzle with a star-studded lineup headlined by rap sensation Playboi Carti and his collective, Opium. Known for his genre-defying albums Die Lit and Whole Lotta Red, Carti will deliver a high-energy, visually immersive 120-minute set alongside Opium members Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang, marking their exclusive global performance together. Joining them are global stars like 21 Savage, Yeat, Karan Aujla, Flo Milli, and Afroto, ensuring a dynamic mix of urban music and emerging talent. With its trademark high-energy atmosphere and innovative performances, this year’s Wireless Festival promises an unforgettable celebration of music and pop culture. Tickets start at Dh345.

Stormzy

Award-winning British rapper Stormzy will headline the Emirates Dubai 7s on Sunday, December 1, at The Sevens Stadium. Performing hits like Big for Your Boots, Shut Up, and Vossi Bop, Stormzy promises an electrifying show. Tickets are priced at Dh425 per day (Dh325 for people of determination) for Saturday and Sunday, while general admission on Friday is free. Tickets are available on the event’s website.

Maroon 5

American pop group Maroon 5, led by Adam Levine, will headline the Yasalam After-Race Concert in Abu Dhabi on December 6 at Etihad Park on Yas Island. Known for hits like Moves like Jagger, Payphone, and Maps, the band has earned 50 Grammy and Billboard Music Award nominations. Access to the concert is exclusive to Abu Dhabi GP ticket holders.

Eminem

Fifteen-time Grammy winner Eminem will headline the Yasalam After-Race Concerts on December 7 during the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. The rapper, known for hits like Lose Yourself, The Real Slim Shady, and Rap God, has previously performed in Abu Dhabi in 2012 and 2019. Eminem's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), was released in July 2024. Access to the concert is exclusive to Abu Dhabi GP ticket holders.

Akon

Global music sensation Akon will perform at the World Tennis League's R&B Night in Abu Dhabi on December 21. The five-time Grammy-nominated artist will entertain with classics like Right Now (Na Na Na), Lonely, and Don't Matter. Fans can expect an electrifying night of chart-topping hits, sensational vocals, and infectious energy.

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