The Canadian rock icon brings his anthems to Saadiyat Island’s open-air concert series.
The capital’s flagship open-air concert series is turning up the volume. Saadiyat Nights has confirmed that multiple award-winning rock legend Bryan Adams will headline the Abu Dhabi event on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, for a one-night-only performance on Saadiyat Island.
With a career that spans more than four decades, Adams is known for a catalogue of songs that defined an era. The Canadian icon arrives in the UAE capital as part of his global Roll with the Punches shows, and in the glow of a brand-new studio album set for release later this year. Expect a set list that blends fresh material with the hits fans know by heart.
Few artists can match Adams for consistency on the charts and on stage. He has reached No. 1 in over 40 countries, won a Grammy Award and an American Music Award, and earned three Academy Award nominations, alongside five Golden Globe nominations. His contribution to the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtrack in 1991 catapulted him to superstardom. The power ballad, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, spent 16 weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Fun fact: The song was reportedly written in just one hour.
The Abu Dhabi show promises a run through the anthems that made him a global headliner. Audiences can look forward to “Summer of ’69”, “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You”, “Heaven”, “Run to You” and “Please Forgive Me”, delivered with the raw energy and arena-ready presence that have defined his live performances for generations. It is set to be Adams’ first appearance at Saadiyat Nights, and the perfect fit for a series that celebrates world-class talent in a spectacular outdoor setting.
Adams joins an already stellar Saadiyat Nights line-up that includes Ludovico Einaudi on 10 January, Lewis Capaldi on 17 January, John Mayer on 24 January, and Ricky Martin on 31 January. More headline acts will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Tickets to see Bryan Adams live in Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Nights are available now at ticketmaster.ae.
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