What's On
More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Performance
Middle East Premiere
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave - Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer
Electrifying contemporary street dance
Thu - Sat, Sep 10 - 12 @ 7:30pm
Talk
Building Resilience to Organized Crime: Why Community Responses Matter
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00PM
Talk
House to House: بيت لبيت - Articulating a Poetics of Translucence
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00PM
Performance
To This Land, We Belong - UAE National Orchestra
Emirati Creations: World Premiere
Fri, Sep 18 @ 8pm, 2026
Talk
Modern Arab Archives: A Discussion with Jonathan Burr and Maysa Shaer
In collaboration with al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00PM
Screening
Contemporary Arab Cinema
CinemaNA: Cotton Queen - Suzannah Mirghani
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Mon Sep 28 @ 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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