Come November, Hans Zimmer Is Bringing His ‘The Next Level’ Tour To Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena

If your playlist ever featured a film score on repeat, there’s a decent chance it was written by Hans Zimmer. The composer behind some of cinema’s most recognisable music is bringing his live show to Abu Dhabi this November, and tickets are already up for grabs for the Hans Zimmer Concert.

When Is Hans Zimmer Performing In Abu Dhabi

 

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The details, first. Zimmer performs at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Friday, 13 November 2026, as part of the 23rd edition of Abu Dhabi Festival. The show is organised by Proactiv Entertainment and Ethara, working alongside the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. Doors open at 18:30, with the performance starting at 20:30.

What To Expect From ‘The Next Level’

Zimmer performs with a 19-piece band, and the production reworks some of his most beloved film scores into a full arena spectacle: orchestral sections, electronic layers, immersive lighting and stage design all built to scale. It’s the kind of show that’s already sold out venues across Europe, North America, Asia and, closer to home, other stops across the Middle East.

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For anyone who needs a reminder of the work, Zimmer is the composer behind The Lion King, Gladiator, the Dark Knight trilogy, The Last Samurai, Interstellar and Dune: Part One. Few composers working today have shaped the sound of modern cinema quite as much, blending orchestral scale with electronic production in a way that’s since become the industry standard.

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Getting Tickets

Tickets are available now through etihadarena.ae and platinumlist.net. Given how quickly Zimmer’s shows have sold out elsewhere, this is one where waiting probably isn’t the move, especially with Abu Dhabi Festival’s 23rd edition likely to draw a packed house across all its 2026 programming.

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