What's On
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Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Performance
The UAE National Orchestra presents
Harmony
Featuring Naseer Shamma & Richard Dubugnon
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 8:00 pm. Doors Open: 7:30 pm
Screening
International Short Films Program
Cineolio's Cinenights
Curated by Nawaf Al Janahi
Tue, Oct 20 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Performance
The UAE National Orchestra presents
Romantic Masters
Rossini • Mendelssohn • Brahms
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 7:30 pm. Doors Open: 7:00 pm
Workshop
Theater Workshop
Mother Tongues: Language, Memory, and Performance with Sîpan Sezgin Tekin
Presented with the NYUAD Theater Program
Thu, Oct 15 @ 6:30pm, 2026
Talk
Ways of Seeing, Ways of Being with Ziad Al Najjar
The Artist Talks series is curated by Sarah Almehairi
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00PM
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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