Fans of Punjabi music in the UAE now have a New Year’s Eve plan to consider. Tickets for Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at Etihad Live on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, went on general sale on Saturday, November 7, for a one-night show on Thursday, December 31, 2026.
The concert is part of his AURA World Tour and is the tour’s only stop in the Middle East, according to The National and Khaleej Times. Organisers have said the night will build to a midnight countdown to welcome 2027.
How and where to book
General sale opened at 12pm UAE time on November 7 through Live Nation Middle East and Ticketmaster UAE. Two pre-sales ran before that, as reported by Time Out Abu Dhabi and Khaleej Times:
- Mastercard pre-sale: November 5 at 12pm to November 7 at 12pm, with selected premium tickets for World, World Elite and World Legend cardholders
- Yas Island Annual Pass pre-sale: November 6 at 12pm to November 7 at 12pm, via Ticketmaster
- General sale: From November 7 at 12pm via Live Nation Middle East and Ticketmaster UAE
Gulf News also listed Platinumlist as a booking option. Ticket prices had not been published in the reports reviewed for this article, and the Live Nation event page did not show them either, so buyers should check the current categories and prices directly on the official platforms. It is safest to avoid unofficial resellers.
What to know before you go
- Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Venue: Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Tour: AURA World Tour, only Middle East date
- Still to be confirmed: Ticket prices, door opening times and performance times
- Getting there: Gulf News recommends taxis or ride-hailing apps on New Year’s Eve; drivers can follow Yas Drive
For family and friends watching from India, midnight in Abu Dhabi on December 31 is 1.30am on January 1 in India.
A tour that has played Wembley and Madison Square Garden
The AURA World Tour has visited 40 cities in 15 countries across five continents, The National and Time Out Abu Dhabi reported, with sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium in London and Madison Square Garden in New York among the highlights.
Dosanjh is known for blending Punjabi rhythms with pop and hip-hop. Time Out Abu Dhabi said his tracks G.O.A.T and Lover, together with Proper Patola, have passed 700 million views. Alongside music, he works as an actor and producer, and in 2025 he received an International Emmy nomination for his performance in the Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila.
His last show on Yas Island
This will not be his first big night in the capital. According to The National, Dosanjh performed a sold-out show at Etihad Park on Yas Island in November 2024 as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, a set that featured songs including “Born to Shine”, “Lemonade” and “Naina” and ended with fireworks.
Gulf News said demand for the New Year’s Eve show “is expected to be fierce”, so fans planning to attend may want to book early and keep an eye on official channels for updates on timings and entry rules.
The singer has also been in the news for his music collaborations this season. Read more: Diljit Dosanjh joins Karol G and Bizarrap for the 2026 Latin Grammys.
Sources: The National, Time Out Abu Dhabi, Khaleej Times, Gulf News, Live Nation Middle East
