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More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Performance
UAE Premiere
Dear Children, Sincerely... Rwanda – Sri Lanka Collaboration
By Stages Theatre Group and Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company
Fri-Sat, Sep 26-27 @ 7:30pm, 2025
Performance
UAE Premiere
Shakespeare’s Othello - Lara Foot
From The Baxter Theatre - Cape Town
Thu-Fri, Oct 9-10 @ 7:30pm
Performance
11th Annual Edition
Hekayah | The Story
Eid al Etihad UAE National Day Celebration
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 7:30pm, 2025
Performance
Arab World Premiere
Find Your Eyes - Benji Reid
Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Fri-Sat, Sep 19-20 @ 7:30pm, 2025
Other
School Matinee Performance
Shakespeare’s Othello - Lara Foot
From The Baxter Theatre - Cape Town
Thursday, October 09, 2025, 11:00AM
Performance
Abu Dhabi Premiere
The Tasting Sessions Live: Reunion - The Tasty Biscuits & Friends
Feat. Abri, Gaya, Tac, Ananya Murali, Beatbox Ray, Chinua Hawk, Shilpa Ananth & Fabre
Sat, Jan 24 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Christo Award
Under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award, presented by New York University Abu Dhabi and in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has been established to nurture artistic talent in the United Arab Emirates. It is an annual award produced in collaboration with The NYUAD Art Gallery.
Programs for Schools and Colleges
Educators, join us for special Student Matinee performances for select shows.
Academic Program Proposals
The Institute welcomes proposals for conferences, workshops, and regional collaborative seminars in all fields of study that have thematic relevance to NYUAD’s curriculum and areas of research.
Learn
The Art Center, Institute, and The Art Gallery provide a plethora of resources to the community for educational and enrichment purposes. Videos, publications, podcasts, and guides are published to be used as educational resources for the community.
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