If your idea of a perfect Saturday afternoon involves belting out “Dancing Queen” while balancing a plate of party food, Dubai has you covered. Theatre by QE2 will host Live & Kicking: ABBA-Esque Party on 12 September 2026. Docked at the Mina Rashid, the show would be a three-hour tribute afternoon for anyone who absolutely loves ABBA.
What Actually Happens At This Party
Doors open at 1:30pm, with the main event running from 2pm to 5pm. This isn’t a sit-down tribute concert where you clap politely between songs; it’s structured as a full party, combining live performances of ABBA favourites like Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Voulez-Vous and Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! With buffet-style food and unlimited drinks flowing for the full three hours.
Costumes are encouraged but not compulsory, so whether you show up in full sequined Björn-and-Benny cosplay or just jeans and enthusiasm, you’re covered either way. It’s an English-language event, and entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and above, so leave the kids at home for this one.
Tickets, Packages And What’s Included
There are two ticket tiers. The House Package is priced at AED 399 and covers party food plus unlimited house drinks for the full three hours. Step it up with the Premium Package at AED 499, which adds premium fizz options on top of everything in the House tier. Both packages are bookable through the official Platinumlist event page, where current availability is updated in real time.
Planning to go with a group? Buy tickets separately and just enter the same host name at checkout; the venue’s team uses that to seat everyone together, so you’re not scattered across the room while “SOS” is playing. There are also discounts advertised for teachers, cabin crew, and birthday parties of six or more, though those need to be arranged directly through the Theatre by QE2 ticketing team rather than the standard online checkout.
Good To Know Before You Book
If you or anyone in your group needs step-free access, wheelchair spaces, or other accessibility arrangements, it’s worth reaching out to the ticket team before purchasing rather than after, which gives them time to actually organise proper seating instead of scrambling on the day.
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