Arabic music, international performances and community fitness bring residents and visitors together across the city
Dubai : Dubai Calendar has unveiled its September 2026 programme, bringing together an exciting mix of live performances, comedy, theatre, ballet and community sporting events taking place across the city. The lineup features everything from regional talent and international productions to fitness-focused activities, offering something for every interest and age group. Don’t miss the chance to experience the city at its most vibrant. Mark your calendars and make the most of an unforgettable September in Dubai.
SPORT
- Date: Until 15 September 2026
- Location: Citywide
- About: Dubai Mallathon continues into September, transforming nine participating shopping malls across the city into indoor walking and running tracks every morning from 7–10am. Open to all ages and fitness levels, the free community initiative allows participants to walk or run at their own pace, with distances ranging from 2.5km to 10km.
- Date: 24 September 2026 – 16 April 2027
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- About: Dubai Basketball returns to Coca-Cola Arena for the 2026 – 2027 season following its first ABA League title. The city’s professional basketball team will compete in both the EuroLeague and ABA League, with 32 home games set to bring leading European clubs including Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Olympiacos and Fenerbahçe to Dubai throughout the season.
- Date: 26 September 2026
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- About: DEKA FIT Dubai puts strength, speed and stamina to the test with a functional fitness challenge designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and beginners. Participants take on 10 workout zones separated by 500m runs, with challenges including the air bike, farmer’s carry, row and sled push/pull. Competitors can take part individually or alongside friends, family DEKA FIT Dubai 2026, colleagues and gym partners across different categories.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
- Date: 4 September 2026
- Location: Dubai World Trade Centre
- About: Egyptian singer Ramy Gamal and Lebanese artist Wael Jassar return to Dubai for A Night of Love and Tears, bringing two recognised stars of the Arab music scene together on one stage. Audiences can expect an evening of contemporary Arabic music featuring live performances from the two artists and a selection of their popular songs.
- Date: 5 September 2026
- Location: Dubai Opera
- About: Egyptian comedian Mina Nader takes to the Dubai Opera stage with his interactive Arabic stand-up show, combining real-life stories with spontaneous audience participation. Known for his conversational storytelling and crowd interaction, Nader creates a performance shaped by the audience, bringing unexpected moments and plenty of humour to the evening.
DMC Middle East DJ Championships
- Date: 6 September 2026
- Location: The Fridge Warehouse, Alserkal Avenue
- About: The DMC Middle East DJ Championships returns for its 2026 edition, bringing some of the region’s turntablists together for the official regional contest of the DMC World DJ Championships. Competitors will put their technical skills, creativity and musical flair to the test as they compete for regional titles and the opportunity to represent the Middle East at the 41st DMC World DJ Championships in London.
- Date: 6 September 2026
- Location: Dubai Opera
- About: Egyptian comedian and actor Taha Desouky brings his Arabic-language stand-up show Let’s Make It Personal! to Dubai Opera. Drawing inspiration from everyday situations and shared experiences, Desouky turns familiar moments into observational comedy through his distinctive approach to storytelling.
Karak After Dark Vol. 3: Back to School Edition
- Date: 10 September 2026
- Location: The Junction, Alserkal Avenue
- About: Tall Tales Production returns with the third edition of Karak After Dark, bringing together UAE-based comedians and performers for an improvisational comedy show. The performance is shaped entirely by audience suggestions, combining quick wit, local humour and spontaneous scenes for an unpredictable evening of comedy.
Jasmine Sandlas: The Dream Girl Tour
Date: 13 September 2026
Location: Coca-Cola Arena
About: Indian-American singer Jasmine Sandlas brings The Dream Girl Tour to Dubai for an evening of Punjabi and Bollywood music. Known for her distinctive voice and energetic performances, Sandlas will perform a selection of fan favourites and popular tracks including Yaar Na Miley, Taras, Shararat, Main Aur Tu and Jaiye Sajna.
- Date: 17–19 September 2026
- Location: Dubai Opera
- About: The National Ballet of Ukraine presents The Marriage of Figaro as part of Dubai Opera’s 10th anniversary season. Coinciding with the 270th anniversary of Mozart’s birth, the ballet reimagines the composer’s celebrated opera through choreography, music and theatrical staging as Figaro and Susanna encounter a series of misunderstandings and comic twists ahead of their wedding.
- Date: 20 September 2026
- Location: Coca-Cola Arena
- About: London-based artist and yoga teacher Radhika Das makes his UAE debut with Lightfall at Coca-Cola Arena. Accompanied by a live band, the performance brings together traditional music, contemporary influences and storytelling, combining reflective moments and live musical performances.
- Date: 25–26 September 2026
- Location: Theatre by QE2
- About: The world of classic Irish sitcom Father Ted comes to the stage with a production performed by local artists from the Dubai Drama Group. Inspired by the television series created by Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews, the show recreates the comedy and chaos of Craggy Island through familiar characters, sharp dialogue and absurd situations.
- Date: 25 September 2026
- Location: The New Covent Garden Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
- About: SunSay makes its Dubai debut with a live performance led by founder Andrey Zaporozhets, frontman of the band 5’nizza. Bringing together indie rock, electronic and reggae influences, the concert will feature music spanning SunSay’s earlier releases and more recent albums.
- Date: 25 September 2026
- Location: JAFZA One Convention Centre
- About: 3aKa3ba Comedy Show brings Fouad Yammine, Anthony Hamawi, Tony Dagher and Jad Bou Karam together for an evening of improvisational comedy. Combining spontaneous humour, quick wit and stories inspired by everyday life, the four performers bring their individual comedic styles together for a crowd-driven live show.
- Date: 26 September 2026
- Location: Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- About: Russian-language production Chanel Contre Rubinstein brings Gabrielle Chanel and Ida Rubinstein together on stage in a theatrical story exploring rivalry, creativity and ambition. Starring Ekaterina Varnava as Chanel and Svetlana Ustinova as Rubinstein alongside Dmitry Kondrashov as Grand Duke Dmitry Romanov, the production draws on history and fiction to explore the lives and legacies of its central figures.
Khushiyan: A Live Storytelling Experience Featuring Laksh Maheshwari
- Date: 26 September 2026
- Location: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, The Indian High School
- About: Indian poet and storyteller Laksh Maheshwari, known online as Singlehandedly, brings Khushiyan: A Journey to Find Joy to Dubai. Through personal stories and moments of reflection, the live storytelling experience explores happiness, mental peace, humanity and the simple moments that shape how people understand joy.
