American rock band The Calling is set to perform in Abu Dhabi on February 14, 2026, marking the group’s first-ever concert in the Middle East. The show forms part of the inaugural AccessPass Music & Sports Festival, a new multi-day event bringing international talent to the UAE capital.
The band, known for global hits such as “Wherever You Will Go,” will stop in the UAE under its “Before The World Turns To Dust” tour. The Calling rose to prominence in the early 2000s with a distinct pop-rock sound that pushed their debut album Camino Palmero to multi-platinum status and earned them chart success across several countries. Frontman Alex Band continues to lead the group on tour, performing the songs that defined their rise.
Festival organizers said the Abu Dhabi performance is a major moment for fans in the region, given the band’s accolades and long-standing influence.
Those who wish to attend may preregister for early access through festival.accesspass.ae.
