There was only one thing on my mind when I saw the Saadiyat Nights 2026 line-up: Concerts are an experience worth investing in. With absolutely stellar artists joining in from all over the world, the start of the concert scene at Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, is set to seep into 2026. With dates spanning weekends in the city, this ought to be on your must-see list (it’s certainly on mine)!
A collection of nights for the books, these are the artists that are performing in Abu Dhabi!
January 17 – Lewis Capaldi
The Scottish singer-songwriter, Lewis Capaldi, will take the Saadiyat Nights 2026 stage in an intimate open-air setting. Imagine hundreds of fans singing along to hits like Someone You Loved, Hold Me While You Wait, and Before You Go with raw energy. His charismatic voice and soul-touching lyrics will make concertgoers laugh, cry, and sing along at the top of their lungs. The cherry on top? The singer is set to perform songs from his latest album release, Something In The Heavens!
- Date: January 17, 2026
- Tickets: 2,100 AED onwards
- Gates open: 5 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: Tough, A Cure For Minds Unwell, Strangers, Bruises
January 29 – Max Richter
Fusing contemporary classical music with electronic sound waves, Max Richter takes the audience on a hauntingly beautiful journey through music. Saadiyat Nights’ serene setting allows for the perfect space to enhance acoustics for the show, adding intimacy to the environment. The reimagined masterpiece, Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi – The Four Seasons, is a must-hear in real life!
- Date: January 29, 2026
- Tickets: 1,000 AED onwards
- Gates open: 5 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: Sleep, The Blue Notebooks
January 31 – Ricky Martin
The undisputed King of Latin Pop, Ricky Martin, is bringing his iconic high-octane live show to the Saadiyat Nights 2026. With hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca and Maria, the open-air arena will become a fusion of music, movement and celebration of life.
- Date: January 31, 2026
- Tickets: 1,400 AED onwards
- Gates open: 5 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: The Cup of Life (La Copa de la Vida), She Bangs
February 7 – Mariah Carey
Two years after her Abu Dhabi debut, the US singer Mariah Carey is set to return to Saadiyat Nights 2026. Perhaps Christmas is not over yet, with songs like All I Want for Christmas Is You expected to blast through speakers. From songs such as We Belong Together and Fantasy, the Songbird Supreme (as she’s referred to) takes the stage with her iconic 5-octave voice. A night of glamour, nostalgia and unmatched vocals comes together when Mariah Carey walks in!
- Date: February 7, 2026
- Tickets: 1,800 AED onwards
- Gates open: 3 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: Hero, One Sweet Day, All I Want for Christmas Is You
February 11 – Bryan Adams
One of Canada’s greatest rock icons, Bryan Adams, is an artist whose music you will always want to crank up on the radio. A great gift for parents who love rock music or friends who can’t seem to stop humming Summer of ’69, this Saadiyat Nights 2026 concert is a bucket-list event for many (including me!). A part of the Roll With The Punches world tour, Adams is a performer through and through.
- Date: February 11, 2026
- Tickets: 1,900 AED onwards
- Gates open: 5 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: Summer of ’69, Heaven, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
Postponed to February 15 – John Mayer
Making his UAE debut with Saadiyat Nights 2026, John Mayer is a seven-time Grammy Award winner. Known for hit songs like Your Body Is a Wonderland, his songs are timeless classics that hit every note beautifully. Think raw talent with soulful blues and iconic pop songs. Offering a wide range of genres, his concert is a must-see for friends who don’t share the same musical taste!
- Date: February 15, 2026
- Tickets: 3,700 AED onwards
- Gates open: 5 PM onwards
- Venue: Saadiyat Island
- Editorial song features: Gravity, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room