DUBAI: Abu Dhabi will welcome Grammy-winning artist John Mayer for the first time when he headlines the Saadiyat Nights concert series on Jan. 24, 2026. The performance marks a major highlight of the UAE capital’s flagship open-air music festival, held on Saadiyat Island.
Mayer, celebrated for his soulful voice and masterful guitar work, has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and earned seven Grammy Awards. His Abu Dhabi debut promises an evening of pop, rock, and blues, featuring fan favorites such as “Gravity,” “Your Body Is a Wonderland,” “Daughters,” “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room,” and “Waiting on the World to Change.”
The American singer-songwriter joins an already star-studded line-up for the 2025–2026 edition of Saadiyat Nights. Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi will open the festival on Jan. 10, followed by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi on Jan. 17. Latin pop icon Ricky Martin is set to perform on Jan. 31, with further acts yet to be announced.
