Hans Zimmer Live at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi

Witness Hans Zimmer perform his iconic scores live with orchestra, band, and visuals

Witness Hans Zimmer live in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on 13 November 2026 with a grand concert featuring orchestra, band, and immersive visuals. Iconic film scores come to life in a powerful cinematic showcase. Reserve your seat now for an extraordinary evening of music and storytelling.

The multiple Oscar and Grammy Award–winning composer will be presenting a breathtaking new live show together with his 19-piece band.

Globally recognized for the music behind some of cinema’s most iconic productions, Zimmer is best known for his work as the main composer of The Lion King, alongside celebrated scores for Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Last Samurai, Interstellar, Inception and Dune: Part One. Most recently, he scored Joseph Kosinski’s 'F1®: The Movie', the highest-grossing sports film of all time, which earned him a Golden Globe® nomination. His groundbreaking approach to film composition has reshaped modern cinematic sound, blending orchestral depth with contemporary production techniques.

Event Policies

• Age restriction: All guests 6 years and above must have a valid ticket to enter the venue. No children allowed into the venue 5 years of age or under. • Under 16 years must be accompanied by 21 years+ adult. • Venue doors open 2 hours before the show. • No professional cameras. • Bags larger than 30x30x15 are not permitted; no storage or cloakroom facilities are available. • Strollers will not be permitted into the venue; however, stroller parks will be available. All personal items are left strictly at the owner's risk, with no venue liability. • Attendees are required to behave in accordance with UAE's traditions and culture. • No flags of any kind, including country flags. • Photography or videography is not permitted at any time during the performance, including the use of phones. • All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable and are for your personal use only. • The e-ticket should always be kept with you and produced upon request by Arena staff. • E-tickets will be scanned at turnstile entry. Please make sure tickets are downloaded onto mobile devices • Contactless payments only are accepted throughout the venue. • The management reserves the right to make any necessary changes to these terms and conditions without prior notice. • Validation of the ticket holder’s identity may be requested at the Gate. This could take the form of a valid photo ID & the credit card used for purchase. • In case of cancellation or postponement of the event, the refund of this e-ticket is subject to the terms and conditions of the event organizer. • Disorderly conduct, noncompliance with security measures, violation of any rules, policies, or regulations, or unauthorized use of this ticket may result in denial of admission or remova

Terms and conditions

• No re-entry: The ticket grants a one-time entry into the Etihad Arena, with no right of re-entry. • No refund, no transfer: All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable, and are for your personal use only. We can confiscate a ticket if you resell it or attempt to resell it at a price above face value. • The management reserves the right to make any necessary changes to these terms and conditions without prior notice. • Unauthorized resellers: The Arena reserves the right to cancel any tickets bought from unauthorized resellers through Viagogo, Dubizzle, or any other reseller. • In case of cancellation or postponement of the event, the refund of this e-ticket is subject to the terms & conditions of the event organizer. • No admission: Disorderly conduct, noncompliance with security measures, violation of any rules, policies, or regulations, or unauthorized use of this ticket may result in denial of admission or removal of ticketholder from Etihad Arena and/or prosecution, as determined in the sole discretion of Etihad Arena, their representatives, affiliates and/or agents or law enforcement.

How to get there

By car: The arena is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, and can be accessed via major highways and roads. If you are coming from downtown Abu Dhabi, you can take Sheikh Zayed Road and follow the signs to the arena. By public transportation: Etihad Arena is easily accessible by bus. The nearest bus station would be Al Matar Al Qadeem bus stop, which is located approximately 800 meters away. By taxi: You can also take a taxi to Etihad Arena. It's a famous destination and most drivers would be familiar with its location.