Abu Dhabi will welcome 2027 with a special New Year’s Eve concert by Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh at Etihad Live on Yas Island on 31 December.
Diljit Dosanjh brings AURA World Tour to Abu Dhabi
The concert will be the only Middle East stop on Diljit’s AURA World Tour, with the one-night performance featuring a midnight countdown to mark the arrival of 2027.
Organised by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the event will take place on Thursday, 31 December 2026.
The Abu Dhabi show forms part of a 40-city international tour spanning 15 countries and five continents, with performances across Australia, Asia, Europe, the UK and North America.
International tour draws hundreds of thousands of fans
Diljit’s AURA World Tour has attracted large audiences across several international markets.
Its 2026 North American leg drew more than 225,000 fans across 15 shows and generated USD 32 million in revenue, according to the organisers. The tour also included two consecutive sold-out performances at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
In Australia, he became the first Punjabi artist to headline and sell out stadiums, attracting more than 90,000 fans. His European and UK tour also included a sold-out performance at London’s Wembley Stadium on 12 September 2026.
Diljit Dosanjh’s music and acting career
Known for songs including G.O.A.T, Lover and Proper Patola, Diljit has built an international following through his music and film work.
He made history in 2023 as the first Indian-born artist to perform at Coachella. His collaborations include Hass Hass with Sia and a remix of Senorita with J Balvin.
His acting career has also received international recognition. In 2025, he earned an International Emmy nomination for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in the Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila.
Abu Dhabi concert details
The New Year’s Eve performance will take place at Etihad Live on Yas Island, with the concert scheduled to run into midnight as audiences welcome 2027.
Event: Diljit Dosanjh – AURA World Tour
Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
Venue: Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Occasion: New Year’s Eve 2027 celebrations
