Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actor Ricky Martin will hit the stage in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi, for the first time on Saturday, January 31st, 2026, performing at the Saadiyat Nights, the capital’s open-air concert series on Saadiyat Island.
Saadiyat Nights will run from December 2025 to February 2026, bringing some incredible talents to a custom-built 5,000-seat open-air venue. Lewis Capaldi and Ludovico Einaudi are among the headliners of the outdoor concert series.
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Known worldwide as the “King of Latin Pop”, the multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning artist will be bringing his signature blend of infectious Latin pop, electrifying energy, and a career’s worth of hits that have defined generations.
With a career spanning more than three decades, he first rose to fame as a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo before launching his wildly successful solo career. Known for international hits like Livin’ la Vida Loca and She Bangs, the Latin icon has sold millions of records worldwide and played a pivotal role in bringing Latin music into the mainstream.
Beyond music, he’s a celebrated actor, author, and philanthropist, using his platform to advocate for humanitarian causes. His energetic performances and undeniable charisma continue to captivate audiences across the globe.
Martin is fresh off receiving the first-ever Latin Icon Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs, where he went viral performing his greatest hits.
Ticket prices for the show begin at AED 295 and are available via Ticketmaster’s official website.