Welsh National Orchestra
Date: 01 January 2015
Venue: Zabeel Park

An opening ceremony performance of a variety of classical and popular music by the seasoned musicians of the WNO Orchestra. Under the programming of Music Director Lothar Koenigs, this passionate 75-member orchestra, with 120 global performances to their name, aims to inspire and unite the community of Dubai on the first day of DSF.

Kathniel Live in Dubai
Date: 01 January 2015
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Auditorium – Indian High School

A first-time performance in Dubai of two of the Philippines’ most celebrated young stars – the on-screen couple Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, also known to their fans as KathNiel, will take to the stage on New Year’s Day for a 3-hour concert in celebration of the 20th edition of DSF.

MAMA MIA!
Date: 02 January - 10 January 2015
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre

This award winning musical, that is now celebrating 15 years in London's West End, as well as its position as the 9th longest running show on Broadway, and its place in history as the highest grossing musical film of all time, is coming to Dubai as a main attraction of the 20th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival.

DSF Celebration Nights
Date: 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th January 2015
Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre

Dance the night away with the superstars of Arabia. Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Dubai Shopping Festival with your favourite Arabic pop stars.

The Concerts:

• 8th January Saber Rebai | Milhem Zein
• 9th January Najwa Karam | Assi Hellani
• 10th January Nancy Ajram | Amr Diab
• 15th January Elissa | Majid Al Mohandes
• 16th January Balqees | Khaled Abdul Rahman
• 17th January Ahlam | Mohammed Abdo
• 22nd January Shireen Abdelwahab | Rabeh Saqer
• 23rd January Nawal Kuwaitia | Abdullah Rwaished
• 29th January Mohammed Assaf | Diana Haddad
• 30th January Kadim Al Sahir | Hussain Al Jassmi

Gulzaar Theatre Fiesta
Date: 15 January - 17 January 2015
Venue: Centrepoint Theatre – The Dubai Community Theatre & Arts Centre (DUCTAC) – Mall Of The Emirates

A 3-day theatre fiesta celebrating the versatile work of internationally acclaimed Bollywood writer, poet and film director Gulzaar. This first-time event is directed and dramatized by well-known Indian film and theatre director Salim Arif and will culminate in a special final evening of Rubaru with Gulzar.

Romeo & Juliette – Les Ballets De Monte-Carlo
Date: 15th – 17th January 2015
Venue: Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah

The official National Ballet Company of Monaco, and most acclaimed ballet company in Europe, take the stage to perform the classic tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet. This magical performance of 40 dancers is directed by one of the world’s finest choreographers, Jean-Christophe Maillot.

Sonu Nigam In Concert The Epic Event – My Musical Journey
Date: 16th January 2015
Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

A grand Bollywood musical concert 'The Epic Event – My Musical Journey' features India’s legendary singing sensation Sonu Nigam, alongside his 50-member troupe of singers, musicians and artistes.