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
Tue, Jun 2 @ 7:30pm, 2026
Performance
Abu Dhabi Premiere
Kid Koala’s Space Cadet
Family friendly animated feature film
Sun, Jun 14 @ 3pm, 2026
Performance
World Premiere
An Evening with Conductor Xu Zhong - UAE National Orchestra
Dance of The Yao People with Brahms and Beethoven’s Symphony No.5
Mon, Jun 8 @ 8pm, 2026
Workshop
Movement Workshop
The Essence of Gesture with Nacera Belaza
Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Nov 22 - 23, 2026; Jan 23 & Mar 20 - 21, 2027
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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