What's On
More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Performance
UAE Premiere
Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera - Nalanda Arts Studio & Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch
Co-commissioned by The Arts Center
Fri-Sat, Feb 13-14 @ 7:30pm and Sun, Feb 15 @ 2pm , 2026
Performance
World Premiere
Russian Classics - UAE National Orchestra
Conducted by Maestro Ahmed Farag
Sat, Feb 14 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Workshop
Theater Workshop
An Introduction to Actor Training
With Ahmed El Attar
Sun, Mar 29 @ 2-6pm, 2026
Workshop
Music Workshop
Folk Music of the Shahirs of India with Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch
From Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera
Sat, Feb 14 @ 2-3pm, 2026
Performance
UAE Debut
Ramadaniyyat: Naïssam Jalal and Hazem Shaheen
Arabic taqsim and jazz improvisation
Tue, Mar 3 @ 9:30pm, 2026
Conference
The Fourth Middle-Eastern Materials Science Conference (MEMS2026)
March 30 - April 01, 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
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