The Calling heads to the capital for the first time.
The American rock band The Calling will headline the new sports-and-music event, AccessPass Festival, in Abu Dhabi. Taking place on 14 February 2026, it is held at 321 Sports on Al Hudayriyat Island. If you’d like to get hold of tickets, here’s what you need to know.
Formed in 1996 in California, United States, the group is led by the lead singer Alex Band and guitarist Aaron Kamin. The Calling topped Billboard’s Adult Top 40 charts for 23 weeks with their 2001 single “Wherever You Will Go” – later named the number one song of the 2000s. Audiences can expect the band to perform hits from their Before The World Turns To Dust tour, including “Adrienne,” “Could It Be Any Harder,” “Anything,” and more.
Despite changes to the band’s line-up over the years, Alex Band is known for keeping the energy alive with a newly updated group of musicians. Expect their timeless tracks along with a few surprises.
Whether you’re an old-school fan or new to the band’s music, this concert promises a memorable experience. Set against the backdrop of the desert, it brings together old and new fans. Grab your crew, whether family or friends, and prepare to belt out their classic hits.
AccessPass Festival is also set to feature influential Filipino artists on the lineup. Specific ticket details for seeing The Calling in Abu Dhabi alongside other headliners are yet to be announced, but pre-sale registration is now live.
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GO: Visit https://festival.accesspass.ae for more information.