What's On
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Discover shows, art exhibitions, and talks at NYU Abu Dhabi. See all events.
Reception
Project Space Opening Reception
Phenomenological Alphabet
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30PM
Performance
2 Gulf Debuts
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Fanfaraï
Double Bill Concert
Sat, Sep 5 @ 7:30 PM
Workshop
Social Dance
Choreographing the Club
With Oli Mathiesen, Lucy Lynch, and Sharvon Mortimer
Tue, Sep 8 @ 6:30pm, 2026
Performance
Middle East Premiere
The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave - Oli Mathiesen with Lucy Lynch and Sharvon Mortimer
Electrifying contemporary street dance
Thu - Sat, Sep 10 - 12 @ 7:30pm
Workshop
Lecture Demonstration
The Sound of New Orleans
With The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Thu, Sep 3 @ 6pm, 2026
Workshop
Performance Workshop
Striking Chords: An Investigation of Tension & Vibration in Performance
With Aishia Lin & Matthew Dean Marsh From the RealAD Show
Mon, Sep 7 @ 6:30-8pm, 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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