Rod Stewart to perform live in Abu Dhabi this December

British music legend Sir Rod Stewart is bringing his timeless hits to Abu Dhabi for a one-night-only performance at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on December 17, 2025.

Presented by Live Nation Middle East in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the show is expected to be a celebration of Stewart’s iconic career, spanning more than five decades.

The concert will feature a setlist packed with fan favorites, including “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Forever Young,” and “The First Cut Is the Deepest,” among many others.

Presale access begins April 17, with artist presale starting at 8 a.m. and Live Nation Middle East presale at 12 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 18 via livenation.me.

Stewart, one of the world’s best-selling recording artists with over 250 million records sold, continues to tour globally while also returning to Las Vegas in 2025 for his encore residency at Caesars Palace. His latest album, Swing Fever, marks his 33rd studio release.