The Opera Watch: Here’s What You Can Expect From Dubai Opera This Season

The new season is upon us! No, we’re not talking about a Netflix show that came out with a new season. We’re talking about the new glittering season of Dubai Opera.

The majestic Dubai Opera is back with a stellar winter line-up including 13 world-class performances. Ballets, musicals, operas, pop concerts, an illusion show and a gala event is going to be on the agendas from September until November.

Get ready to see the classics of Romeo and Juliet ballet, a Michael Jackson tribute concert, and Footloose The Musical at the one and only Dubai Opera

Getting into the fine print of the new season, here’s what you can expect:

1. Riverdance 25^th Anniversary Show (Theatrical Show):

Watch the Irish dance in all its glory, passion and energy on stage!

When: October 27 – 30 (27 & 28 at 8pm | 29 & 30 at 2pm & 8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED325

2. Romeo and Juliet, The Greatest Love Story of All Time (Ballet):

Shakespeare’s masterpiece will be brought to life on stage by the State Ballet of Georgia.

When:September 9 – 11 (9th–8pm | 10th& 11th–2pm & 8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED325

3. Dresden Opera Ball (Gala Event & Opera Performance):

The event that’s been combining classical music and dance for 15 years, of course, is part of the new season with a red-carpet ceremony, VIP reception, gala show, and dinner.

When: November 15 (6pm-1.30am)

Price: Tickets start from AED975

4. Footloose The Musical (Musical):

Starring Jake Quickenden and Darren Day the 80’s screen sensation will come to life!

When: October 5 & 8 (5th, 6th, 7th-8pm | 8th-2pm & 8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED275

5. Jazz Classics (Jazz Concert):

This Dubai Opera Big band will be paying tribute to artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald.

When: October 1 (8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED150

6. Peter Bence (Classical Performance):

The holder of “Fastest Piano Player” Guinness World Record sensation is taking his talents to the Dubai Opera

8. Travis (Rock/ Pop Concert):

Get immersed in the nostalgic music by the “Invisible Band.”

When: October 17 (8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED240

9. Iyad Rimawi (Concert):

Best known for his soundtracks for famous TV series such as The Godfather, Iyad is coming back!

When: October 15 (9pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED195

10. Ghostly Kisses (Pop Concert):

Sing along to the dreamy musical project by Margaux Sauvé

When: September 17 (8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED175

11. Michael Lives Forever, A Tribute to Michael Jackson (Pop Concert):

A tribute to the one and only Michael Jackson, performed by Rodrigo Teaser.

When: September 23 & 24 (Both shows at 8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED295

12. Enrico Macias (Concert):

The Algerian French singer and songwriter has a massive song catalogue, singing in Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, Yiddish and English.

When: November 12 (8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED295

13. The Magic of Rob Lake (Illusionist Show): “The World’s Greatest Illusionist” and The Merlin Award winner, Rob Lake is going to be dazzling the audience with his mind-blowing illusions.

When: November 25 – 27 (8pm)

Price: Tickets start from AED250

The fine deets

Catch the new shows from September until November.