Abu Dhabi calendar announces events for late 2026 and early 2027
The announced programme includes art fairs, a biennial, festivals, a museum opening and sports events.
Event / data period: 2026-10-13
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Abu Dhabi Calendar, the destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s Experience Abu Dhabi, announced on 13 October a new season for the final quarter of 2026 and early 2027. The programme spans culture, art, music, sport and family events.
The announcement schedules the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial to open in Al Ain Region on 23 October and in Abu Dhabi on 15 November; the Traditional Handicrafts Festival is set for Al Qattara from 23 October to 11 November. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s opening was announced for 11 December. These are scheduled future events.
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Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial opens in Al Ain Region
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Traditional Handicrafts Festival opens at Al Qattara
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Guggenheim Abu Dhabi scheduled opening
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Event dates are future dates scheduled in Abu Dhabi Calendar’s 13 October announcement.
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- Arts, culture, entertainment and mediaSuggested
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- Abu Dhabi · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Place role: Place mentioned by source · Place type: City · Location precision: Approximate
54.3860893525, 24.4396362329 (longitude, latitude)
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