24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
The neon Electric Ocean Festival is coming back to Abu Dhabi and it looks great
Get ready to ride a wave of neon shenanigans because the Electric Ocean Festival is making a glowing comeback at SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi, and this year it's bringing even more energy, lights, music and under-the-sea magic.
Running daily from June 28 to August 31, the much-loved festival is returning for a second edition, and it's amping things up for 2025 with brand-new experiences, extended hours and a fresh line-up of fun.
Whether you're bringing the little ones, showing out with friends or just want something dazzlingly different to do, this is one summer event that's worth diving into.
So, what's new? For starters, there's a pre-show party to get everyone grooving before the main event kicks off. Expect a neon spectacle at the heart of the One Ocean realm, where breakdancers, drummers, aerial acrobats and SeaWorld's vibrant cast of characters – including Sakina, SeaStar, Puck and Shivers – take over the stage.
And if you're really feeling the beat, don't miss the immersive silent disco. Strap on a pair of glowing headphones and dance like nobody's watching – because, well, no one can hear your tunes but you.
You'll also find returning fan favourites like glow-in-the-dark face painting and a neon art station, where kids can create their own luminous underwater masterpieces – all in the spirit of the ocean's wonders.
At its core, Electric Ocean celebrates SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's 'One Ocean' story, highlighting the deep connection between us and our oceans. It's an inspiring mix of fun, education and ocean advocacy that supports marine conservation efforts through the park's 'Admission with a Mission' programme.
And yes, they're giving us more hours to enjoy it all – with opening hours extended from 10am to 8pm daily during the entire festival period.
From Dhs375 (adult), Dhs320 (kids). Daily from June 28 to August 31, 10am-8pm. SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi,
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