If you’re still deciding how to see out 2026, Diljit Dosanjh has made an offer. The Punjabi singer and actor will take over Etihad Live on Yas Island on Thursday, 31 December 2026, with a midnight countdown to welcome 2027. It’s a one-night-only show, and Abu Dhabi is the only Middle East stop on his AURA World Tour. Expect plenty of surprises through the evening, along with hits such as G.O.A.T., Lover and Proper Patola, plus tracks from his latest album, Aura.
Diljit Dosanjh’s AURA tour comes to Abu Dhabi
The AURA World Tour covers 40 cities in 15 countries, with stops including Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, New York, London, Mumbai and Delhi. Dosanjh has played everything from Coachella to Wembley Stadium. In 2023, he became the first Indian-born artist to perform at Coachella.
His catalogue reaches well beyond Punjabi-language charts. G.O.A.T., Lover and Proper Patola have together passed 700 million views, and he has worked with Sia on Hass Hass and with J Balvin on a remix of Señorita.
How to get tickets
Several presales run before the public on-sale, so check which one applies to you. The Mastercard early access starts from Thursday, 5 November at 12 PM GST until Saturday, 7 November at 12 PM GST. For Yas Island Annual Pass members, there is a dedicated presale from Friday, 6 November at 12 PM until Saturday, 7 November at 12 PM GST. And for those awaiting the general sale eagerly, it starts on Saturday, 7 November at 12 PM GST.
Key information
- Location: Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Date: December 31, 2026
- You can book your tickets here.