Riverdance at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

Riverdance Live in Abu Dhabi is the Etihad Arena stop on Riverdance's 30th Anniversary Tour, with shows on 31 October and 1 November 2026 at the Yas Island venue. Ticketmaster.ae lists two performances each day, at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM. This anniversary version reworks the original with updated choreography, costumes and staging. It also brings in a cast billed as The New Generation, and the music is by Bill Whelan. You can buy tickets on the official Etihad Arena website, then download them in the Yas Island app. Live Nation Middle East also lists the shows, with links through to Ticketmaster.ae. Seating runs from Floor VIP and Floor Diamond to three Lower Bowl tiers: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Children under 2 are not admitted, and under-17s need an adult who is at least 21 with them. Inside the arena you can only pay contactless. Strollers, professional cameras and bags over 30x30x15 are not permitted. For wheelchair-accessible seats, phone Etihad Arena's Concierge Team on 600 511 115.