AP Dhillon Set To Electrify Dubai With A One-Night-Only 360-Degree Show At THIS Arena
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Global music star AP Dhillon returns to Dubai with a one-night-only 360-degree concert at Coca-Cola Arena on September 7, 2025. Tickets go live June 30 at 12 PM GST.
Global Punjabi music icon AP Dhillon is set to make a sensational return to Dubai with a one-night-only concert at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Following the overwhelming success of his debut performance at the same venue in 2024, Dhillon will bring back his groundbreaking 360-degree show—an immersive format that made him the first Punjabi artist to stage such a spectacle at the iconic arena.
Exclusively produced by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, this show is expected to be one of the most anticipated live music events in the region. Known for his genre-defying sound and electrifying stage presence, AP Dhillon promises a night of high-octane performances that blend hip-hop, R&B, Punjabi folk, and global pop influences. Riding on the success of his recent EP The Brownprint and viral hits like 'Afsos" and 'STFU," Dhillon's Dubai concert is poised to be both a sonic and visual spectacle.
Reflecting on the upcoming performance, Dhillon shared, 'Dubai's always been special to me. It's where I did my first-ever 360 show—still one of my favorite performances to date. I've been waiting to bring this experience back, and I can't wait to return."
This show follows an eventful and culturally impactful 2024 for the artist, which included a triumphant India tour across Mumbai, Delhi, and Chandigarh, along with high-profile appearances at Paris Fashion Week for Louis Vuitton and Chanel, and participation in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. His evolution from a self-taught bedroom producer in Canada to a global musical force has become the stuff of modern legend.
James Craven, President of Live Nation Middle East, remarked, 'AP Dhillon represents a new wave of global music talent—bold, genre-defying, and deeply connected to his audience. His return to Dubai is not just a concert, it's a cultural moment." Echoing the sentiment, Mohit Bijlani, Co-Founder of Team Innovation, added, 'We're thrilled to once again redefine the concert experience for his fans in Dubai. Our goal is to create an immersive spectacle that resonates with the city's cosmopolitan spirit."
Fans attending the Coca-Cola Arena show can expect a dynamic setlist that features crowd favorites like 'Brown Munde," 'Excuses," 'Insane," 'Sleepless," 'Dil Nu," 'Summer High," and 'With You," along with fresh tracks such as 'Bora Bora," 'After Midnight," '315," 'Losing Myself," and 'Old Money." From introspective slow-burners to dance-floor anthems, the show promises to be an all-encompassing celebration of Dhillon's unique artistry.
Tickets go on sale Monday, June 30 at 12 PM GST via LiveNation.me, Coca-Cola-Arena.com, Ticketmaster, and Platinumlist. Prices start at AED 195, with VIP packages also available for fans seeking an enhanced concert experience. With his soaring global profile and an ever-growing fanbase, AP Dhillon's return to Dubai is expected to be a sold-out cultural event—one that reaffirms his position as a global ambassador of contemporary Punjabi music.
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