Welcome to The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi — a beacon of inspiration at the University where performance, education, and community come together to enrich the cultural life of both the campus and the city.
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Upcoming Off The Stage Events
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Join the artists in residence for talks and workshops.
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
Workshop
Dance Workshop
Whispers of the Body: A Workshop on Awareness and Movement Dialogue with Huang Yi from Ink
Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Mon, Feb 2 @ 6:30pm, 2026
View Upcoming Performances"The performance at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi was nothing short of extraordinary. The actors were incredibly talented and their chemistry on stage was electric. The set design and lighting were also top-notch, adding to the overall immersive experience. I would highly recommend seeing a show at this venue."
Upcoming School Performances
School performances are presented with the support of The US Mission to the UAE.
We are thrilled to welcome teachers and students to The Arts Center to experience amazing live performances and conversations with the artists.
Other
Bagri Foundation Presents
Songs of the Bulbul - Aakash Odedra Company
In Association with Manchester Camerata
Mon, Jan 19 @ 11:00am, 2026
Other
School Matinee Performance
Ink - Huang Yi Studio +
Presented with the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Other
School Matinee Performance
Kavan - An Ambedkarite Opera - Nalanda Arts Studio & Yalgaar Sanskrutik Manch
Co-commissioned by The Arts Center
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Podcasts
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Archive
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