BREDx Abu Dhabi 2026: which day to choose and what tickets cost

BREDx brings two different nights of music to Etihad Live on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 13 and 14 November 2026. Friday features Bu Kolthoum and Zaid Khaled. Saturday pairs Bryson Tiller and Central Cee with a separate performance by Nasser. Tickets are sold by day, so choose your line-up before booking.

The event also brings together photography, fashion, food and sport. For UAE residents looking beyond a single headline concert, that wider programme is worth checking before deciding which evening to attend.

Friday or Saturday: which BREDx night suits you?

Friday 13 November centres on the opening party, with Syrian rapper Bu Kolthoum and Jordanian-Palestinian pop artist Zaid Khaled on the Amp Stage. The programme also includes international DJs, a photography exhibition and a book launch.

Saturday 14 November is the night for Bryson Tiller and Central Cee on the main stage. Egyptian artist Nasser is listed for the Amp Stage. Those day-by-day details are confirmed in the official Ticketmaster line-up.

The organiser’s programme lists 30 homegrown brands, a Red Bull Half Court basketball final and food from businesses including Marmellata, Fowli and Mina Creamery. Check the programme again before going, rather than assuming every activity runs at the same time.

Dates, doors and ticket prices

BREDx takes place at Etihad Live, formerly Etihad Park, on Yas Island. Doors open at 5pm on both days, according to Experience Abu Dhabi. Treat that as the entry time, not a confirmed start time for the headliners.

Prices checked on 31 October:

• Friday general admission: AED195
• Saturday general admission, Wave 1: AED295
• Saturday Golden Circle, Wave 2: AED695

These prices include VAT but exclude booking fees. Ticket waves and availability can change. Check the full amount at checkout and make sure the date on your pass matches the artists you want to see.

What to check before you leave

• Age: entry is for ages 14 and over. Guests aged 14 to 16 need an accompanying adult aged at least 18, with no more than four minors per adult.
• ID: bring an original passport, original Emirates ID or verified identification in the UAE ICP app. Foreign driving licences are not accepted.
• Tickets: access your mobile-entry ticket on your phone before arriving. Ticketmaster says tickets cannot be printed.
• No re-entry: once you leave the venue, you cannot return on the same visit. Plan food, transport and any meeting point before entering.
• Booking terms: the published terms say tickets are not refundable, cancellable or exchangeable. Review them before paying.

Read the event’s full entry rules for restrictions on cameras, recording equipment, food and drink. If you need accessible access or seating, use the ticket page’s accessible-ticket information and confirm arrangements before booking.

For a lower-cost outing on another day, see Babylon’s three free ways to explore Dubai’s culture this November.

Image: Central Cee performing at Beach, Please! Festival in Costinești, Romania, on 28 April 2023. This is an archive photograph, not BREDx. Credit: PinkBeachPlanet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Programme, prices and entry details checked against the organiser, Experience Abu Dhabi and official Ticketmaster listings on 31 October 2026.