Saadiyat Nights is Abu Dhabi’s winter open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island. The 2025–26 programme below is a past edition, not an upcoming ticket calendar. Our reason to follow the series is its range: different headline nights for pop, singer-songwriters and contemporary classical music. Choose the artist you want to hear rather than assuming one…
Saadiyat Nights is Abu Dhabi’s winter open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island. The 2025–26 programme below is a past edition, not an upcoming ticket calendar. Our reason to follow the series is its range: different headline nights for pop, singer-songwriters and contemporary classical music. Choose the artist you want to hear rather than assuming one admission covers the whole season.
Related: explore our full Saadiyat Island area guide for the Cultural District, Louvre Abu Dhabi, beaches and things to do.
Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What | Annual open-air concert series, held over the winter (roughly December–February) |
| Venue | Purpose-built amphitheatre on Jacques Chirac Street, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Tickets | Ticketmaster was the 2025–26 ticket partner; each show has its own prices and terms |
| Getting there | Use the concert location pin; plan the return journey and check event-specific parking instructions. |
What Is Saadiyat Nights?
Saadiyat Nights runs as separate headline concerts, rather than a single festival weekend. The official destination page describes an open-air venue with a pre-show area for food and drinks. That makes an evening out possible around the performance, but a meal, island attraction or hotel stay is not automatically part of concert admission. Check the exact show’s ticket product and start time when a new edition is announced.
The 2025–26 Programme: Past Dates and the Mayer Reschedule
The official destination page lists the 2025–26 programme: Alicia Keys on 31 December 2025; Diana Ross and Seal on 9 January 2026; Ludovico Einaudi on 10 January; Lewis Capaldi on 17 January; Max Richter on 29 January; Ricky Martin on 31 January; Mariah Carey on 7 February; and Bryan Adams on 11 February. John Mayer’s date moved from 24 January to 15 February 2026, as confirmed by Ticketmaster’s artist information. These are past programme dates. The destination page’s old “upcoming” label does not make them current.
The Venue and Getting There
The venue is on Jacques Chirac Street, Saadiyat Island. Use the exact location pin supplied for your show and plan the return journey before travelling, especially from Dubai. Travel time depends on your departure point and traffic; the old guide’s fixed 90-minute estimate is not a guarantee. Our preference is to leave a buffer before the advertised entry time rather than fit the drive into an optimistic estimate.
Tickets
Ticketmaster was the listed ticket partner for the 2025–26 programme. Some shows were advertised from AED295, but that is not a fixed price for the series or a quote for the next edition. A separate show can have different tiers and conditions. Compare the actual seating plan, arrival time and age rule before purchase; do not use a resale or concierge page that looks like an official festival website simply because its domain contains Saadiyat Nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saadiyat Nights?
A winter open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, with separate headline nights.
Who was listed for the 2025–26 programme?
Alicia Keys, Diana Ross and Seal, Ludovico Einaudi, Lewis Capaldi, Max Richter, Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams and John Mayer.
Where is Saadiyat Nights held?
At the open-air venue on Jacques Chirac Street, Saadiyat Island. Use the specific show’s location and entry instructions.
How much are Saadiyat Nights tickets?
Prices vary by show and seating tier. Some 2025–26 shows were advertised from AED295; that is a historical starting price, not a new-season quote.
When does Saadiyat Nights take place?
It is a winter concert series. The dates on this page describe the past 2025–26 programme; a new edition needs its own announced calendar.
How do I get to Saadiyat Island for a concert?
Plan your journey to the show’s exact location pin, allow for traffic and arrange the return trip. Check parking through the event’s own instructions.
The listed dates and starting prices describe the past season. Follow the official destination programme and its ticket partner for a newly announced edition.
