What's On
More from Public Programs
Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Talk
Are the Highest Energy Particles in the Universe Made of Precious Metals?
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00PM
Reception
Project Space Opening Reception
Rusting Echoes
Yoshi (Aisha Al Ali), Ammar Al Banna, Ahmed Al Kuwaiti, Shaikha Al Shamsi–Curated by Sarrah Bashir
January 15 - February 15, 2026, 5:30PM
Other
Bagri Foundation Presents
Songs of the Bulbul - Aakash Odedra Company
In Association with Manchester Camerata
Mon, Jan 19 @ 11:00am, 2026
Performance
Abu Dhabi Premiere
The Tasting Session Live: Reunion - The Tasty Biscuits & Friends
Feat. Abri, Gaya, Tac, Ananya Murali, Beatbox Ray, Chinua Hawk, Shilpa Ananth, Fabre, Edenojie, and Dana Naidu
Fri, Jan 23 @ 8:30pm, 2026
Performance
Music Concert
Boom.Diwan with guests Nduduzo Makhathini, Liany Mateo, and Elé Howell
Presented in Partnership with the NYU Abu Dhabi Music Program
Wed, Jan 14 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Performance
Bagri Foundation Presents
Songs of the Bulbul - Aakash Odedra Company
In Association with Manchester Camerata
Sun, Jan 18 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Workshop
How to Dream: Producing Your Own Show as an Independent Artist
With Dana Naidu and Edenjoie (from The Tasty Biscuits) and Gaya
Tue, Jan 20 @ 6:30pm, 2026
Workshop
Music Workshop
A Journey Through the Key Figures of Catalan Rumba with Maruja Limón
Tamaas Festival
Wed, Jan 28 @ 7:00pm, 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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