Get ready to rock your body: the Backstreet Boys are coming back to Abu Dhabi. One of the biggest pop acts in history will take the stage at Etihad Arena on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, as part of UFC Showdown Week — and tickets are already generating serious buzz.
Backstreet Boys Abu Dhabi Concert: What You Need to Know
The Backstreet Boys Abu Dhabi concert falls on October 23, with doors opening at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The show forms part of the group's ongoing DNA World Tour and marks their return to the capital after a record-breaking sold-out performance in May 2023 — that show sold out in just six hours.
Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and Brian Littrell will deliver the full Backstreet Boys experience, though fans should note that Kevin Richardson will not be performing due to scheduling conflicts.
Ticket Prices and How to Buy
Tickets go on pre-sale on Thursday, August 8 at 12 noon via livenation.me — registration is required to access the pre-sale. General sale opens from midday on Friday, August 9.
Pricing tiers are as follows:
- Upper bowl bronze — AED 295 - Upper bowl silver — AED 395 - Golden circle floor — AED 395 - Golden circle — AED 495 to AED 995
If you want to secure a spot, act fast. Their last Abu Dhabi show sold out in hours.
A Legacy of Three Decades
With over 130 million records sold, the Backstreet Boys remain one of the most successful boy bands in music history. Expect a setlist packed with anthems from across their career, including I Want It That Way, Everybody (Backstreet's Back), Shape of My Heart, Quit Playing Games (With My Heart), and many more.
Part of UFC Showdown Week in Abu Dhabi
The concert is timed to coincide with UFC Showdown Week, serving as a lead-up to UFC 308 at Etihad Arena on Saturday, October 26. The fight card — announced by UFC president Dana White — features a featherweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway, plus a five-round middleweight co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev.
For fans of live music and combat sports alike, it shapes up to be one of the biggest weekends Abu Dhabi has seen in 2024.
