TAARIQ HALIM (ABU DHABI)
Music fans in Abu Dhabi, take note. Two major concerts scheduled for April have been moved to later dates.
Christina Aguilera's show, originally scheduled for April 24, 2026, has been postponed to September 25, 2026, but will still take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island.
The OFFLIMITS Music Festival has also been rescheduled. Initially set for April 4, the global showpiece will now take place on November 21, 2026, still at Etihad Park on Yas Island.
Christina Aguilera
Etihad Arena and event organisers Ethara both posted announcements on social media this week.
"Christina Aguilera's show at Etihad Arena has been rescheduled to Friday, 25 September. All existing tickets remain valid for the new date. We encourage ticket holders to check their email for further details," they said. "We can't wait to welcome you for an unforgettable night."
Fans have been looking forward to the return to the Middle East of the seven-time Grammy Award winner, who played to a sold-out crowd at Saadiyat Nights in February last year, and previously performed in the capital in 2008, as well as at Expo 2020 in Dubai in 2022.
"Xtina" promises to deliver yet another spectacular night of hits, glamour and show-stopping production. With almost 100 million records sold worldwide and a catalogue of hits including pop anthems such as "Genie in a Bottle", "Beautiful" and "Fighter", Aguilera's live shows are renowned for her unparalleled voice and high-energy stage presence.
Expect a visual extravaganza, combining chart-topping hits, a thrilling live band, dynamic choreography and immersive visuals.
Tickets are still available via Ticketmaster, Platinumlist or the Etihad Arena platforms.
OFFLIMITS Music Festival
Organisers shared on social media: "Originally scheduled for April 4, the 12-hour festival will now take place on November 25, 2026, at Etihad Park Yas Island. Tickets remain valid."
For those requesting a refund, OFFLIMITS said: "Ticket holders who wish to request a refund may do so within 10 days from the date of this announcement (March 24), by contacting the customer service team of the ticketing platform where their ticket was purchased, in line with the ticketing terms and conditions."
Famous for its bold multi-stage setup, the mega music festival will feature top international artists Shakira, Jonas Brothers and Ne-Yo, as well as Biffy Clyro, Myles Smith, KALEO, Scouting for Girls, Toploader, Bayou, Yara Mustafa and YAZ.
Headline act Shakira will be performing in the UAE capital as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, bringing her mesmerising dance moves and chart-topping hits such as "Hip don't Lie", "Whenever, Wherever", "She Wolf", and football world cup anthem "Waka Waka".
The Jonas Brothers are known for hits like "What a Man Gotta Do", "Sucker", "Burnin' Up", and "Do it Like That".
Three-time Grammy winner NE-YO is expected to perform chart-toppers like "Closer", "Because of You" and "So Sick".
Tickets can be purchased online through Platinumlist or the official OFFLIMITS website.