The music legend will be performing at Etihad Arena for a one-night spectacular.
A. R. Rahman is heading back to Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster concert at Etihad Arena on Friday, 23 January 2026. The show is billed by the venue as AR Rahman Live, and promises a widescreen production that channels the spirit of his Wonderment Tour, where tradition meets cutting-edge visuals and orchestration. Tickets are now on sale, with seat categories ranging from Regular to Royal Plus.
Expect a journey through a catalogue that has shaped modern film music. Setlists from Rahman’s recent touring have balanced crowd-pleasers with deep cuts, so you might hear anthems such as “Jai Ho,” “Chaiyya Chaiyya,” “Kun Faya Kun,” and “Vande Mataram,” delivered with the cinematic scale that made him a two-time Academy Award and two-time Grammy winner, alongside a Golden Globe and a BAFTA.
Born A. S. Dileep Kumar in Chennai, Rahman began playing piano at four and was immersed in studios from a young age before making a sensational film-music debut with Roja in 1992. What followed was a run of era-defining scores for films including Rangeela, Dil Se…, Taal, and Lagaan, cementing his reputation as the “Mozart of Madras.”
The UAE has long been a second stage for the maestro. He headlined Etihad Arena on 2 November 2024, joined and mentored the all-women Firdaus Orchestra at Expo 2020 Dubai, and helped mark the UAE’s 52nd National Day in Abu Dhabi with a stirring musical tribute.
Tickets to watch A. R. Rahman in Abu Dhabi are now available, with prices starting at AED 150 and going up to AED 2,750, with options such as Silver, Gold, Diamond and Platinum Floor in between. So grab yours now before they sell out. It’s going to be a night to remember.
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