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Glow After Dark Festival

Sep 5 - Oct 4, 2026 Al Ain

Ongoing

The Glow After Dark Festival transforms Al Ain Zoo into a nighttime spectacle from September 5 to October 4, 2026. This event features illuminated animal displays, immersive performances, and the debut of the Nature Venture storytelling show, offering engaging moments for the...

Festival Night Event

13th Kalba Short Plays Festival

Sep 25 - Oct 1, 2026 Kalba

Ongoing

The 13th Kalba Short Plays Festival is a theatrical competition and cultural event held in...

Theatre Performing Arts

2026 K-Premium Products Fair

Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026 Dubai

Ongoing

The 2026 K-Premium Products Fair is an exhibition organized by COEX, taking place from September...

Exhibition Trade Fair

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Pluma

Sep 30 - Dec 31, 2026 Dubai

Starts today

The popular circus show Pluma returns to Dubai, presented by Cirque du Liban and HAT Entertainment. Featuring international performers, the show offers...

Circus Cultural events

Lost Frequencies Concert

Oct 3, 2026 Dubai

Upcoming

Lost Frequencies will perform at the Bohemia Beach Club within the FIVE Palm Jumeirah in Dubai on October 3, 2026. This electronic...

Concert Electronic Music

RESOUND Reunion Concert

Oct 4, 2026 Dubai

Upcoming

The RESOUND Reunion Concert is a one-night-only musical event scheduled for October 4, 2026, at the Boracay Nightclub in Dubai. The performance...

Concert Filipino Music

Network of Answers

Sep 25 - Oct 22, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Ongoing

The "Network of Answers" is an interactive art installation by Agatha Gothe-Snape, featuring a phone booth that invites visitors to share responses,...

Art Installation

Sharjah Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show

Sep 30 - Oct 4, 2026 Sharjah

Starts today

The 58th Sharjah Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show is a five-day exhibition held from September 30 to October 4, 2026, at...

Exhibition Jewellery

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Unseen Script

Sep 14 - Oct 28, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Ongoing

The "Unseen Script" exhibition will be held at the Rizq Art Initiative on Reem Island in Abu Dhabi,...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art

Dubai K-Fest

Sep 25 - Oct 4, 2026 Dubai

Ongoing

Dubai K-Fest is a ten-day celebration of Korean culture, running from September 25 to October 4 in Dubai....

Korean Culture K-pop

Sajaya Royal Fashion exhibition

Oct 1-4, 2026 Al Ain

Upcoming

The Sajaya Royal Fashion exhibition is a four-day event held at ADNEC Centre Al Ain, celebrating the region's...

Fashion Exhibition

LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory

Aug 21 - Nov 8, 2026 Abu Dhabi

Ongoing

LEGO SHOWS Natural Brickstory is a world-first interactive exhibition held at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi from...

Exhibition Lego

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Halloween at Legoland Dubai Resort

Oct 7 - Nov 2, 2026 Dubai

Upcoming

Halloween at Legoland Dubai Resort, running from October 7 to November 2, 2026, marks the opening of the season with themed celebrations...

Halloween Family Event

Dubai Comedy Festival

Oct 9-18, 2026 Dubai

Upcoming

The Dubai Comedy Festival is an annual event presenting ten days of diverse comedic performances, including stand-up and theatre. The seventh edition...

Comedy Festival