What's On
More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Screening
Contemporary Arab Cinema
CinemaNA: The Voice of Hind Rajab
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program
Wed, Mar 4 @ 9:30pm, 2026
Conference
The Fourth Middle-Eastern Materials Science Conference (MEMS2026)
March 30 - April 01, 2026
Performance
Arab World Premiere
Dhafer Youssef
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
Tue, Apr 14 @ 8pm, 2026
Performance
UAE Debut
Ramadaniyyat: Naïssam Jalal and Hazem Shaheen
Arabic taqsim and jazz improvisation
Tue, Mar 3 @ 9:30pm, 2026
Workshop
Theater Workshop
An Introduction to Actor Training
With Ahmed El Attar
Sun, Mar 29 @ 2-6pm, 2026
Performance
UAE Premiere
The Discreet Charm of the Pillars of Society - Ahmed El Attar
Theater in Arabic, Swedish and English
Sat, Apr 4 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Performance
Arab World Premiere
Minsoo Sohn
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival and Powered by GS Energy
Sun, Apr 19 @ 8pm, 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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