New theme, same epic energy
Mega techno and house music festival has headed to Dubai for an annual extravaganza for the last few years – and 2026 is set to be no exception. Yes, that’s right party people, elrow is returning to Dubai in April 2026.
The official date on elrowdubai.com has been confirmed as Saturday, April 26, 2026 and as well as announcing the date, we now know the location: once again, this all-singing, all-dancing fiesta will take to the grass at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre for an unforgettable event.
For now, the line-up is under wraps, but with headline sets from Fisher, Bora Uzer, Patrick Topping, Armand Van Helden, Idris Elba and Eats Everything in previous years, we can expect some of the biggest names in techno and house music to bring the house down for one night only at the world’s most iconic party.
If you’re unfamiliar, elrow’s iconic fiestas have made the brand one of the biggest names on the house music event circuit around the world. Known for its flamboyant and over-the-top decorations, costumes and confetti showers – each year comes with its own unique theme. For 2026, all we know so far is that the theme will be ‘Nowmads’ a futuristic, community-driven theme designed to bring people together in an alternate universe.
Tickets aren’t yet available, but you can register online here to be the first to hear about it when they drop.
More big gigs
If you’re looking for some live music before then, there’s lots to look forward to. Ushuaia has unveiled a series of huge events for the season that continue with Black Coffee on December 27, Camelphat on New Year’s Eve, and Francis Mercier on January 19.
For something a little more low-key, Saadiyat Nights returns to Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve with a headline performance from Alicia Keys, then continues for two months of huge musical stars including Lewis Capaldi, Mariah Carey and Ricky Martin.
What: elrow Dubai 2026
When: April 26, 2026
Where: Media City Amphitheatre
Visit: @elrowofficial
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