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Abu Dhabi Festival

Festival·Abu Dhabi

10 October–19 December 2026

The city’s festival of classical music and the arts, held since 2004.

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Classical music
Premieres

Address: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
Website: abudhabifestival.ae

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About Abu Dhabi Festival

The Abu Dhabi Festival has brought world-class performances, premieres and commissions to the city since 2004; the 2026 edition runs from 10 October to 19 December at Emirates Palace, Etihad Arena, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum (Visit Abu Dhabi).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Abu Dhabi Festival before you go.

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Hotels nearby

The closest hotels in our guide to Abu Dhabi Festival, as the crow flies.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu DhabiAl Ras Al Akhdar50 m1 min walk
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad TowersCorniche West600 m8 min walk

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What’s nearby

Distances from Abu Dhabi Festival are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

Qasr Al Watan900 mWalk 11 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
The Corniche2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 11 min
Qasr Al Hosn4.4 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 14 min
The Galleria8.4 kmCycle 42 minCar or taxi 20 min
Louvre Abu Dhabi11 kmCar or taxi 26 min
The Grand Mosque17 kmCar or taxi 35 min
Ferrari World30 kmCar or taxi 57 min
Zayed International Airport33 kmCar or taxi 62 min

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