The acclaimed Tunisian musician will perform at Louvre Abu Dhabi on December 19 as part of Abu Dhabi Festival.
Music lovers in Abu Dhabi are in for an evening of oud, jazz and poetic storytelling as internationally acclaimed musician Dhafer Youssef brings his distinctive sound to Louvre Abu Dhabi on December 19, 2026.
Presented as part of Abu Dhabi Festival in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, the performance will see Youssef take to the stage with his ensemble for a musical journey spanning spirituality, rhythm and improvisation.
Known for pushing the boundaries of the oud, Youssef blends the instrument’s rich Middle Eastern heritage with jazz, classical traditions and contemporary influences. The Abu Dhabi performance will feature works from across his celebrated career alongside new compositions.
Audiences can expect powerful vocals, intricate oud playing and virtuosic improvisation, with the performance unfolding against the architectural backdrop of the Louvre Abu Dhabi.
An evening at the Louvre
The concert will take place at the Auditorium Plaza at Louvre Abu Dhabi, offering audiences the opportunity to experience Youssef’s genre-defying artistry in one of the region’s most distinctive cultural spaces.
Dhafer Youssef at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Date: December 19, 2026
Time: 8–9:30 p.m. | Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Auditorium Plaza, Louvre Abu Dhabi
Tickets
Tickets are priced across four categories:
- Platinum: AED 500
- Diamond: AED 375
- Gold: AED 275
- Silver: AED 225
Students aged 23 and under can purchase Silver-category tickets for AED 50, subject to availability and allocated seating. A valid student ID and proof of age are required at entry.
People of Determination are eligible for a 50% discount across all ticket categories. Wheelchair users can purchase tickets at 50% of the Silver-category price, with seating provided in the designated accessible area. A valid People of Determination Card is required.
For those looking to experience one of contemporary music’s distinctive oud voices live, the December performance promises an intimate meeting of Arab musical heritage, jazz improvisation and contemporary expression.
