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Dave Chappelle announces fall dates for his stand-up comedy tour

Dave Chappelle will hit the road this fall in a stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live, announced exclusively July 25 on TODAY.

The tour opens with a pair of dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden and wraps up at Chicago's United Center.

Here’s a look at all the dates.

• Aug. 22: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan — Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky — Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana — Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri — T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska — CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee — Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota — Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago — United Center

Tickets will be available beginning with local presales on July 26, while the general sale kicks off July 27 at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

A five-time Emmy Award winner with a provocative approach to a wide range of subjects, Chappelle was honored with the 2019 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. He also won the Grammy Award for best comedy three consecutive years, from 2018 through 2020.

Chappelle made headlines when a man attempted to attack him onstage during a 2022 show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. That man was later sentenced to 270 days in jail .

“He refuses to allow last night’s incident to overshadow the magic of this historic moment,” his rep said of Chappelle in a statement after the incident, while noting the show tied him with comedy troupe Monty Python as the comedians who have headlined the most performances at the Hollywood Bowl.

Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the married father of two kids who believe he is ridiculous.

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After an explosive and contentious Netflix special in 2021, Dave Chappelle is hitting the road again.

The veteran comedian has announced the dates for a fall stand-up comedy tour, titled “Dave Chappelle Live,” which will open with twin dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Aug. 22-23 and conclude at Chicago’s United Center on Oct. 4.

Tickets to the tour, produced by Live Nation, will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, July 26. The general onsale begins on Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

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Chappelle has been a controversial figure following his 2021 Netflix special “The Closer,” in which he made jokes about transgender people, leading to  company walkouts  and protests last October. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos originally defended Chappelle, saying in statement that the comedian is “one of the most popular stand-ups today” and “as with our other talent, we work hard to support their creative freedom — even though this means there will always be content on Netflix some people believe is harmful.” Sarandos ultimately said he “screwed up” in his reaction to the Chappelle backlash.

The comedian made headlines again in 2022 when he was attacked on stage  while performing a comedy set during the Netflix Is a Joke festival in Los Angeles.

Check out the full list of dates below:

• Aug. 22: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City — Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio — Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan — Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky — Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana — Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana — Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri — T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska — CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee — Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota — Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago — United Center

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Dave Chappelle Announces 2023 Fall Tour Dates

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Published Thu, July 27, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT

Dave Chappelle is hitting the road once more.

The award-winning comedian has announced new tour dates for this fall. The new tour, "Dave Chappelle Live” will open with twin dates at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Aug. 22-23 and conclude at Chicago’s United Center on Oct. 4, Variety reports .

This weekend (July 28-30), he'll return for the second year as the host of The Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, curated by Robert Glasper. This year's festival features a stacked line-up, with performances from Rapsody , Bilal, Nas , Mary J. Blige , Nxworries , Talib Kweli, Digable Planets , DJ Jazzy Jeff , Madlib, Derrick Hodge, Domi & Beck, Rakim, De La Soul and more.

Tickets to Chappelle's tour, produced by Live Nation, are available at Ticketmaster.com.

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UPDATE, with new tour stops: Comedian Dave Chappelle has added five new dates to his fall comedy tour – now officially titled Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$! – with October stops in Milwaukee, Boston, Raleigh, Charlotte and Atlanta.

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The new dates and venues are:

Oct. 17: Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum

Oct. 19: Boston, MA — TD Garden

Oct. 25: Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena

Oct 26: Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center

Oct 31: Atlanta, GA — State Farm Arena

See below for the previously announced tour dates.

The fall run of shows for the Dave Chappelle Live tour , produced by Live Nation, begins Tuesday, August 22 at the Garden, with a second show at the venue the following night.

Twelve tour dates were announced today, with stops in, among other cities, Cleveland, Detroit, New Orleans and Nashville before closing out the fall dates in Chicago.

See the complete fall itinerary below.

Tickets will be available starting with local presales on Wednesday, July 26, and general onsale beginning Thursday, July 27 at Ticketmaster.com.

The tour dates announced today are:

Tue Aug 22 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Wed Aug 23 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Sep 08 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

Sat Sep 09 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Tue Sep 12 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Wed Sep 13 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Fri Sep 15 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Arena

Sun Sep 17 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Mon Sep 18 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center

Thu Sep 21 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Sat Sep 23 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Oct 04 – Chicago, IL – United Center

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After a little less than a month away from the stage, Dave Chappelle is returning to the road from June 30 through Aug. 2 at arenas and…cornfields.

While there’s no word yet on what the controversial Mark Twain Prize winner will say onstage on the run of shows — he’s been known to spout off transphobic and anti-Semitic material in Netflix specials and “Saturday Night Live” monologues over the past few years — we do know that tickets are available for all eight gigs .

None are particularly cheap though .

At the time of publication, the cheapest tickets we could see to find Chappelle live this summer was $78 before fees on Vivid Seats for his July 12 San Antonio show.

That doesn’t sound so bad.

However, if you’re hoping to catch the funnyman at the Wirrig Pavilion in his hometown Yellow Springs, OH — the aforementioned cornfield shows — the best price on tickets around are a whopping $1,696 before fees .

Those are prices that would make even Taylor Swift fans think twice.

Still, it’s hard to put a price on seeing the self-proclaimed GOAT do his thing in person.

Plus, who knows? The “Half Baked” star might even bring Elon Musk onstage again.

Want to catch the always unpredictable Chappelle live these next few months?

Here’s everything you need to know and more.

All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.

Dave Chappelle 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar of all upcoming Dave Chappelle tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout .)

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Comedians on tour in 2023

Many of the biggest acts are taking their punchlines all over the country these next few months.

Here are just five household name funnymen you won’t want to miss live in the near future.

•  Jerry Seinfeld

•  Neal Brennan

•  Bill Burr

•  Tracy Morgan

•  Marlon Wayans

Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the  51 biggest comics on tour in 2023 here .

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Acclaimed comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer Dave Chappelle announces the addition of five new dates to his distinctive stand-up comedy tour, Dave Chappelle Live: It’s A Celebration, B!%?#&$!. The much-anticipated tour marks a significant, golden milestone year for the comedic genius, and Chappelle is thrilled to share the celebration with audiences across the nation. Cities joining the list of tour stops in October include Milwaukee, WI, Boston, MA, Raleigh, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA. The general on sale begins on Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time at Ticketmaster.com.

Renowned for his unparalleled wit, razor-sharp commentary, and fearless approach to tackling life's most absurd moments, Dave Chappelle promises to ignite the stage with his larger-than-life presence. This event is not just a show—it's a celebratory tribute to life, happiness, and the undeniable potency of laughter.

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Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle have unveiled a series of 2023 dates for their co-headlining tour.

Two comedians are set to hit the road in late January for a five-date engagement, starting in Oklahoma City on January 20 followed by shows in St. Louis on January 22, Memphis on January 23 and birmingham on January 25 before closing it out in North Charleston on January 27. This serves as an extension of their nine-date tour that took place in early to mid-December 2021 where they performed in the California and Arizona areas, namely San Diego, Phoenix, Anaheim, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and Thousand Palms.

Check out the list of dates below. Tickets go on sale on January 6 via Ticketmaster.

Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle 2023 Tour Dates 01/20 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center 01/22 – St Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center 01/23 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum 01/25 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at The BJCC 01/27 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum

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Dave Chappelle announces the fall run of his unique stand-up comedy show – Dave Chappelle Live. The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off with two special Madison Square Garden performances in New York City and continues with shows in Cleveland, New Orleans, Chicago and more. Full routing is available below.

Dave Chappelle is recognized as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Chappelle’s work has earned him more than 30 nominations and awards in television and film for projects that include his groundbreaking sketch comedy television series “Chappelle’s Show” , comedy specials, and guest appearances on “Saturday Night Live”. Chappelle has received five Emmy awards, including three for his Netflix comedy specials “Sticks & Stones” (2020) and “Equanimity & The Bird Revelation” (2018), and two for hosting “Saturday Night Live” (2017 and 2021). Chappelle has won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album three years in a row, from 2018 through 2020. In May 2021, Dave Chappelle collaborated with Talib Kweli and yasiin bey to host “The Midnight Miracle,” a thought-provoking podcast that uniquely blends the salon and variety show traditions while providing a glimpse into the inner lives of the hosts.

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Comedian Dave Chappelle announces fall dates for US comedy tour

Comedian Dave Chappelle is hitting the road this fall in a stand-up comedy tour called Dave Chappelle Live.

The news was reported exclusively on the July 25 episode of NBC's Today Show .

The tour, produced by Live Nation, kicks off in August with a pair of shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City and concludes in early October at the United Center in Chicago.

The tour includes stops in Detroit, New Orleans and Nashville, among other locations.

Local presale tickets will be available on July 26, while the general sale begins July 27 at 10 a.m. local time through Ticketmaster .

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Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer' controversy

Dave Chappelle came under fire in 2021 for his Netflix standup special "The Closer." The special provoked backlash due to his remarks about the LBGTQ+ community , in particular his focus on the transgender community.

In the special, Chappelle resurfaced a December 2019 controversy in which “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling drew backlash  after conflating sex with gender  and defending ideas suggesting that changing one's biological sex was a threat to her own gender identity.

Chappelle also attempted to paint a juxtaposition between the pace of civil rights gained by the LGBTQ community and those fought for by the Black community.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended his decision to keep the special on the streaming service amid internal criticism from company employees.

Sarandos sent a staff memo at the time pledging Netflix's commitment to the special, citing Netflix's work in supporting their talent's creative freedom.

Sarandos' support of the special led to a walkout from a group of Netflix employees in 2021, a gesture that was amplified by emotional pleas from supporters of the walkout who rallied outside company headquarters.

The employees said company executives dismissed their concerns that Chappelle's comments in "The Closer" could lead to violence against the trans community.

At the time, two employees, one transgender and one non-binary, filed labor charges against the streaming giant alleging the company retaliated against them for speaking out aboutChappelle's special.  

Hours before the walkout, Netflix shared a statement with USA TODAY: "We value our trans colleagues and allies, and understand the deep hurt that’s been caused. We respect the decision of any employee who chooses to walk out, and recognize we have much more work to do both within Netflix and in our content.”

"I want everyone in this audience to know that even though the media frames this that it's me versus that community, that is not what it is," Chappelle said in a 2021 Instagram clip. "Do not blame the LBGTQ (sic) community for any of this (expletive). This has nothing to do with them. It's about corporate interest, and what I can say, and what I cannot say."

"The Closer" received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2022, including outstanding variety special (pre-recorded). Stan Lathan was also nominated for outstanding directing of a variety special for his work on "The Closer."

After the Emmy nominations were announced, people on social media voiced their frustration and criticized the decision to give further recognition to Chappelle's Netflix special. 

Dave Chappelle attacked onstage

In May 2022, Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles during the Netflix Is A Joke festival.

An audience member stormed the stage asChappelle, 48, was exiting the stage after his performance, lunging at him and tackling him to the ground, according to a press release from the Los Angeles Police Department. 

The man also pointed a replica handgun, which contained a knife blade, at Chappelle during the encounter, resulting in a charge for assault with a deadly weapon, according to police.

The man was identified as Isaiah Lee and in December 2022, he was sentenced to 270 days in county jail.

Dave Chappelle hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

In November 2022, Chappelle hosted "Saturday Night Live" for a third time, and the reception was not warm.

"SNL" writer Celeste Yim shared a seemingly pointed message after Chappelle was announced as host. "I'm trans and non-binary. I use they/them pronouns. Transphobia is murder and it should be condemned,"  they wrote on their Instagram Story  alongside a photo from work, captured by a Reddit screenshot. 

The hosting gig also came on the heels of "SNL" having just recently hired its first nonbinary cast member, Molly Kearney, just months before.

Dave Chappelle 2023 tour dates

Here are the scheduled dates for Chappelle's fall tour, according to a news release.

• Aug. 22: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Aug. 23: New York City – Madison Square Garden
• Sept. 8: Cleveland, Ohio – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
• Sept. 9: Detroit, Michigan – Little Caesars Arena
• Sept. 12: Lexington, Kentucky – Rupp Arena
• Sept. 13: Indianapolis, Indiana – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• Sept. 15: New Orleans, Louisiana – Smoothie King Arena
• Sept. 17: Kansas City, Missouri – T-Mobile Center
• Sept. 18: Omaha, Nebraska – CHI Health Center
• Sept. 21: Nashville, Tennessee – Bridgestone Arena
• Sept. 23: Saint Paul, Minnesota – Xcel Energy Center
• Oct. 4: Chicago, Illinois – United Center

Contributing: Charles Trepany, Marco della Cava, Elise Brisco, Naledi Ushe, Anthony Robledo and Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY

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Acclaimed comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer  Dave Chappelle  announces the distinctive stand-up comedy tour   is coming to Capital One Arena on November 30th .  The much-anticipated tour marks a significant, golden milestone year for the comedic genius and Chappelle is thrilled to share the celebration with audiences across the nation. The general onsale begins on Wednesday, October 11th at 10 AM ET.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space.   Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas within the venue. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space.   Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free experience.

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Top 25 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Dave Chappelle to Green Day

There is plenty of live entertainment to look forward to thoughout the year and beyond.

Dave Chappelle headlines the inaugural festival Abu Dhabi Comedy Week. AP

Comedy, musicals, hip-hop and classical music gigs are some of the events coming our way in the UAE.

A host of big names and star attractions from around the world will be taking centre stage through the coming months from the broadway musical Chicago to the Arab pop hits of Egypt's Ahmed Saad.

Rock concerts by The Scorpions and Green Day are also on the cards in addition to bevy of comedy shows by stars such as Dave Chappelle, Andrew Schulz and Aziz Ansari. Here, The National rounds up the best live events coming up.

1. Mikki: Wednesday to Sunday at Qs Bar and Lounge and Palazzo Versace Dubai

The Dutch singer found fame at home with her star turn on the television talent quest The Voice Holland . UAE fans can now hear the artist on a regular basis with Mikki's residency at the stylish jazz venue Q's Bar and Lounge. In addition to original tracks, her set will take on the jazz standards and favourites from RnB songbook.

7pm to 1am; prices begin from Dh250 minimum spend per-person; palazzoversace.ae

2. The Scorpions: May 17 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

The veteran German rockers will bring the 40th-anniversary tour of the seminal album Love at First Sting to the UAE. The 1984 album is regarded as the commercial peak for the group with its glam metal hits Still Loving You and Big City Nights.

Doors open at 7pm; from Dh195; etihadarena.ae

3. Miami Band and Ayed Yousef: May 17 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Formed in 1991, Miami Band from Kuwait has been viewed as one of the first boy bands from the Gulf. With the original quartet now reduced to a duo, the group still manages to attract a devoted crowd with shows full of tunes such as 1994's Ghazala and 2008's Miami Forever . Supporting Miami Band is the rising young Saudi singer Ayed Yousef.

Showtime is 9pm, tickets from Dh195; coca-cola-arena.com

4. Aziz Ansari: May 18 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Known for his role in the hit series Parks and Recreation as well as his Emmy-winning Netflix show Master of Non e, Ansari will open the inaugural Abu Dhabi Comedy Week . In 2016, he made history as the first Indian-American actor to land a lead comedy-acting Emmy nomination for his role in Master of None .

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

5. Chris Botti: May 18 at Dubai Opera

Smooth pop jazz trumpeter Botti is one of the most successful American instrumental artists today courtesy of crossover versions of When I Fall In Love , Concierto de Aranjuez and The Very Thought of You . His latest album, Impressions, won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental.

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh300; dubaiopera.com

6. Andrew Schulz: May 22 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

A New York native, Schulz is known for unfiltered comedy that is geared and customised for the city he is performing in. He has sold out arenas on his US tour and was in Abu Dhabi in October to perform as part of UFC 294 Showdown Week . Schulz also hosts popular podcasts Flagrant and The Brilliant Idiots and stars in the comedy mini-series Schulz Saves America on Netflix.

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh250 etihadarena.ae

7. Dave Chappelle: May 23 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

One of the biggest names in comedy is coming to the UAE capital for the first time. Known for his fearless approach on the mic, Chappelle rose to international fame with his ground-breaking sketch comedy series Chappelle's Show , which aired from 2003 to 2006. He also garnered international audiences with popular Netflix comedy specials that earned him several Emmys and a Grammy Award.

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh275; etihadarena.ae

8. Kadim Al Sahir: May 23 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

Often referred to as “the Caesar of Arabic songs” and “Iraq's ambassador to the world”, Al Sahir is one of the most successful singers from the Arab region and has been putting out music since the 1980s. Fans can expect to hear classics such as Ana Wa Laila , Ha Habibi and Dhomni Ala Sadrak .

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh175; coca-cola-arena.com

9. Bassem Youssef and Maz Jobrani: May 24 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

An Egyptian surgeon-turned-comedian, Youssef has been in the global spotlight recently thanks to his viral interviews with Piers Morgan on the Israel-Gaza war. Their first, which was posted on YouTube on October 18, has been viewed millions of times. Morgan said it is his most-watched interview since his show was launched two years ago. American comedian Jobrani, who is of Iranian origin, has appeared on popular shows including Grey’s Anatomy , Curb Your Enthusiasm and Shameless .

Doors open at 6.30pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

10. James Blunt: May 24 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The British singer-songwriter is coming to Dubai as part of his new album Who We Used To Be. Expect the multi-instrumentalist to also play favourites such as You're Beautiful , Wisemen and Goodbye My Lover .

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh250; coca-cola-arena.com

11. Jo Koy: May 26 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Known for his stints on Chelsea Lately and his Netflix special, Comin' In Hot , Koy’s work pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son and mother, which gives his comedy universal appeal. His father is American and his mother is Filipina.

Doors open at 7.30pm; from Dh180; etihadarena.ae

12. Majid Al Mohandis: May 31 at Dubai Opera

Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Al Mohandis, often referred to as the “Voice of Diamond”, released his debut album in 2005 and is approaching 20 years in the industry. Some his notable hits include Shahd El Hourouf and Wahishni Moot .

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh350; dubaiopera.com

13. Hans Zimmer: May 31 and June 1 at Coca-Cola Arena

Composer Hans Zimmer has promised to deliver an “unforgettable musical experience” when he returns to Dubai for another live extravaganza. The two-time Academy Award winner will perform selections from his more than 240 film compositions, including The Lion King , Interstellar , Gladiator , The Dark Knight , Top Gun: Maverick and the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Showtime is 9pm on May 31 and 8pm on June 1; tickets from Dh399; coca-cola-arena.com

14. Ballet Hispanico: May 31 and June 1 at Cultural Foundation, Abu Dhabi

Performers from the largest Hispanic cultural organisations in the US will perform in the UAE with a program fusing classical ballet with Latin dance culture.

Showtime is 8pm; from Dh100; culturalfoundation.ae

15. Jason Derulo: June 15 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The Savage Love singer headlines the Earth Soul lifestyle festival and will perform hits including Whatcha Say , Wiggle and Swalla . Derulo recently released Nu King , his first album in nine years, and Dubai is one of the first stops on a new world tour.

Showtime is 9pm; tickets from Dh199; coca-cola-arena.com

16. Amr Diab: June 18 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The Egyptian singer will make his concert debut at the Yas Island venue. Diab has been the reigning pop king in the Mena region since his 1983 debut album Ya Tareea .

He also made a mark beyond the Arabic-speaking world with his 1996 hit Nour El Ain , which became one of the most popular songs to come out of the Middle East.

Showtime is 9.30pm; tickets from Dh295; coca-cola-arena.com

17. Matilda, The Musical: June 20 to 23 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

The musical, now in its 13th year on London's theatre circuit, returns to the UAE after its successful run at Dubai Opera last year. Inspired by the children’s book by Roald Dahl, it tells the story of a little girl with a vivid imagination, a sharp mind and a hunger to devour knowledge as she takes control of her own life in the midst of hardship.

Evening, afternoon and matinee shows available; from Dh150; etihadarena.ae

18. French Montana: June 22 at Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai

The last time French Montana was on stage in the UAE, it was during a surprise appearance at Post Malone's 2018 gig at Etihad Arena. Since then, the artists has released enough hits to earn his own gig – expect to hear favourites including Unforgettable , No Stylist and Pop That .

Showtime is 8pm; tickets from Dh199; coca-cola-arena.com

19. Ahmed Saad and Tamer Ashour: June 29 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

Saad is known for breezy Arabic pop hits Eh Elyoum El Helw Da and Sayreena Donya . He will be joined by Egyptian singer Tamer Ashour, who is known for ballads Zikrayat Kaddaba and Ekhtrarna Leh.

Doors open at 7.30pm; from Dh250; etihadarena.ae

20. Chicago: September 12 to 22 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

A tale of passion, murder, greed, betrayal and redemption, Chicago is the longest-running musical in Broadway history, since premiering in 1975. Chicago follows two fiercely competitive women accused of murder – aspiring jazz performer Roxie Hart and vaudeville Velma Kelly – who fight for fame in an attempt to avoid the gallows. The show produced many popular songs, including All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Razzle Dazzle .

Evening and matinee shows available ; from Dh185; etihadarena.ae

21. Apocalyptica: September 13 at The Agenda, Dubai

The Finnish cello trio will play select tracks from the Metallica songbook. Expect ethereal takes of classic metal hits including Ride the Lightning , One and Master of Puppets .

Doors open at 7pm; from Dh299; dubai.platinumlist.net

22. Take That: October 25 at Etihad Park, Abu Dhabi

Responsible for the hits Back For Good and Patience , Take That is one of the UK's most successful acts, with more than 15 chart-topping singles to their name. They return to the UAE on the back of their latest release, This Life, which came out last year and features the singles Windows and Brand New Sun.

Doors open at 6pm; from Dh299; etihadarena.ae

23. Lea Salonga: November 10 at Coca-Cola Arena

Besides winning Olivier and Tony Awards for Miss Saigon , Salonga is perhaps best known for providing the singing voices for two Disney princesses – Jasmine in Aladdin (1992) and Fa Mulan in Mulan (1998) and Mulan 2 (2004). Hailing from the Philippines, the singer has also performed in some of the biggest theatre productions around the world, including Les Miserables and Once on This Island .

Showtime is 7.30pm; tickets from Dh150; coca-cola-arena.com

24. Ludovico Einaudi: January 19 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi

After selling out all of his previous shows at Dubai Opera, Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi returns to the UAE for his biggest show to date. His haunting compositions, which can be best described as minimal, not only helped him build a successful solo career, but also afforded him the opportunity to score numerous Italian films in the 1980s, before landing international gigs, including 2011's French blockbuster The Intouchables and 2020 Oscar winner Nomadland.

25. Green Day and The Offspring: January 27 at Expo City Dubai

The veteran American punk-rock bands will make their Middle East debut in a purpose-built open-air concert venue that will host up to 30,000 people. Expect to hear three decades worth of Green Day hits, including Holiday , Boulevard of Broken Dreams and Longview . The Offspring also have an extensive catalogue of tracks, including the 1998 hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy), as well as early favourites Come Out and Play and Self Esteem.

Doors open at 5pm; from Dh445; dubai.platinumlist.net

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