The next six months offer an eclectic mix of shows in comedy, music, dance and drama.
Rock, rap, opera and a hit musical are some of the exciting performances coming to the UAE over the next few months.
A host of global stars will take centre stage from pop stars Katy Perry, Post Malone, and Jennifer Lopez, to nu-metal titans Limp Bizkit and classic metal stalwarts Metallica and British singer-songwriter Rod Stewart.
The Abu Dhabi Comedy Season and Dubai Comedy Festival will continue to bring the laughs, with stand-up shows featuring Bill Burr an Zakir Khan.
Here, The National rounds up the best coming live events.