Dubai Opera May 2026 is not messing around. The iconic waterfront venue has stacked the month with ballet, comedy nights, classical concerts, and live music — and tickets are already on sale for most of it. Prices run from AED 99 to AED 450, so there is a real option for every kind of night out. If you have been looking for an excuse to make a proper evening of it this season, this is the lineup to know.
What's On at Dubai Opera May 2026: The Full Breakdown
Two major productions open the month on May 7, covering completely different territory.
Nurlan Saburov, the Kazakh stand-up comedian, performs his show "Context" at Dubai Opera, with tickets starting from AED 290. On May 17, internationally recognised ballerina Svetlana Zakharova takes the stage in the Gabrielle Chanel Ballet (MODANSE) — a production inspired by the life of fashion icon Coco Chanel, with tickets from AED 395. Zakharova, prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theatre and étoile of Teatro alla Scala, has performed with major ballet companies worldwide. This is a genuine chance to see her perform live at one of the city's most prominent stages.
Two very different shows. One spectacular venue.
The Comedy Lineup This May
Comedy gets a lot of attention on the Dubai Opera May 2026 calendar. Harsh'O'Ullas featuring Harsh Gujral is part of the lineup, with tickets from AED 195. Gujral is a well-known Indian comedian with a solid fanbase throughout the UAE, so booking early is the smarter move.
Lebanese-American comedian Nemr also performs this month, bringing his Rampant Disorder show on May 15, with tickets from AED 195. For Arabic-language comedy fans, Al Maestro Comedy Play by Tariq Al Ali and Team has tickets starting at AED 99 — making it the most accessible show on the entire calendar this month.
Classical Concerts and Family Morning Shows
Two classical productions round out the Dubai Opera May 2026 schedule. Mozart and Beethoven: Strings and Dreams Virtuoso Sunday Series is a premium concert experience, with tickets from AED 450. Families looking for a daytime outing can book Meet the String Family: Young Maestro Morning Family Series, a morning show designed for younger audiences, with tickets from AED 250.
Live Music: Lulu Santos and Adam
Brazilian music icon Lulu Santos is part of the Dubai Opera live music season this year, with tickets from AED 299. On May 28, Adam performs live in concert at the venue, with tickets starting from AED 285. Full confirmed dates for the Lulu Santos show are available on the Dubai Opera website.
Also This Week: Rashed Live at Etihad Arena
For those open to a quick Abu Dhabi trip, Rashed is performing at Etihad Arena on May 2. The show is organised by Moments Events, and tickets are available through Platinumlist. It is a large-scale live Arabic music night happening in the opening days of May — and at a venue that size, it is worth the drive.
Get Your Tickets While You Can
May 2026 is one of Dubai Opera's more packed months, with ballet, comedy, classical, and live music all on one calendar. That kind of variety in a single month at a single venue is genuinely hard to come by. Head to the Dubai Opera website for the full lineup, updated dates, and direct ticket links. For Rashed at Etihad Arena Abu Dhabi, tickets are at platinumlist.net.
