Riverdance 2027 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

Riverdance is an Irish dance and music production, and its 30th Anniversary Tour brings it to Abu Dhabi in 2027. The show is staged as a seated theatre-style performance on the main stage of Etihad Arena, with dancers, musicians and singers sharing the programme.

The production blends Irish dance with international dance traditions and live music. It is built around a Grammy Award-winning score composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. For this anniversary edition the original has been reworked with new choreography, refreshed costumes and modern lighting, projection and motion graphics. It also introduces "The New Generation", a cast of performers appearing in the show for the first time.

Etihad Arena sits on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi's entertainment district, which is also home to Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Mall. The arena is one of the capital's largest indoor venues and regularly hosts international concerts and touring shows. Yas Island is a drive from Dubai, usually about an hour to an hour and a half by car, so many Dubai residents turn the evening into a trip to the capital.

The show suits anyone who enjoys live music and dance, whether you already know Riverdance or are seeing it for the first time. Expect an evening in a large arena, with the stage design, lighting and projections playing a big part in the experience. The Abu Dhabi dates fall in November 2027, and the show runs on two consecutive days, which gives you a choice when planning the trip.

Riverdance has grown from its first performances into a worldwide cultural phenomenon, and this anniversary tour marks three decades of the production.