The K-pop festival lights up Etihad Park on 22 November 2025.
The capital is closing out the year with a milestone for K-pop fans. Following a blockbuster 2025 that welcomed Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Usher, the capital will host the first Middle East edition of DREAM Concert Abu Dhabi at Etihad Park on 22 November, 2025. Long celebrated in South Korea and around the world, the festival now arrives in the UAE with a promise of stadium-sized production and crowd-pleasing setlists.
For thirty years, DREAM Concert has been a launchpad and a victory lap for the genre’s biggest names. First staged in 1995, it has grown into the longest-running K-pop festival on the planet, beloved for its mix of star power and scale. The 31st edition brings that legacy to Abu Dhabi, giving regional fans the chance to experience the energy and community that have made the event a global fixture.
While the official DREAM Concert Abu Dhabi lineup is still under wraps, expect a roll call of chart-topping acts, precision choreography and the kind of production values that define modern K-pop. DREAM Concert’s format pairs larger-than-life group performances with special stages and surprises, turning a single night into a panoramic snapshot of the scene. Etihad Park, with its open-air setting and festival infrastructure, sets the stage for a show built on light, sound and spectacle.
The UAE has been riding the K-pop wave in full force in recent years. From fan clubs to sold-out concerts, the appetite for Korean music and culture here has only grown stronger over the years. And the DREAM concert’s announcement just adds to the excitement.
Pre-registration is now open, with the full lineup revealed on 6 September. Glowsticks at the ready, this is the date to mark on your calendar.
GO: Visit https://dreamconcert.ae for more information.