Middle East
Event Websites

The Middle East's leading ticketing platform. Covers UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Turkey. Concerts, nightlife, sport, comedy, family events, and experiences. English and Arabic interface.

Global live entertainment giant with a dedicated Middle East operation. UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar concerts, festivals, comedy, and entertainment events. Partners with the biggest global acts visiting the region.

Comprehensive event calendar and ticket purchasing for UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Russian-language audience strongly catered to alongside English and Arabic.

Global self-service platform used by event organisers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Cairo, Beirut, Amman, Istanbul, and Tel Aviv. Popular for conferences, workshops, networking, and community events.

Saudi Arabia's national ticketing platform, backed by the Saudi government's entertainment authority. Official partner to Riyadh Season, MDLBEAST Soundstorm, the Saudi Pro League, and all major Saudi cultural events.

Government-backed official event guide and ticketing for Dubai. Supported by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. All event types — cultural, sport, family, business — with secure, compliant ticketing.

Qatar's official national ticketing platform. Movies, sports, leisure, concerts, family events. Official partner to Qatar Expo, Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar Athletics Federation, and Losail Circuit Sports Club (F1).

Ticketing platform serving Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Concerts, shows, cultural events. Important for the Levant region where global platforms have limited reach.

UAE local event discovery platform. Geolocation-based event finder across Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Movies, concerts, hangouts, experiences.

AI-powered event ticketing and management platform with a strong Middle East presence. Official event tech partner for Dubai tech events. Flexible pricing tiers, referral contests, and automated marketing tools.

Israel's official Ticketmaster operation. Concerts, sport, theatre, comedy, and large events across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Be'er Sheva. Hebrew and English interface.

Turkey's first and largest ticketing platform, founded in 2000 by Koç Group and TAG Enterprises. 6,000+ events per year. Ticketmaster-affiliated. Concerts, sport, theatre, cinema in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bodrum, and all cities.

Saudi Arabia's leading music entertainment company and the force behind SOUNDSTORM. Events, concerts, and the Beast House club experience. Represents the Kingdom's music revolution under Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia's official national ticketing platform. Every major concert in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar — from Mariah Carey at Riyadh Season to Rihanna's Super Bowl-linked events and international residencies.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi's primary concert ticketing platform. Dubai Opera, Coca-Cola Arena, Etihad Arena, Autism Rocks Arena, and 500+ UAE venues. Arabic, English, and Russian concerts.

Dubai's iconic sail-shaped performing arts venue. Opera, ballet, classical, musicals, and Arabic music. 2,000-seat main theatre and outdoor amphitheatre. Tickets via Platinumlist.

Qatar's official ticket platform for concerts at Katara Amphitheatre, Lusail Arena, and Qatar National Convention Centre.

Egypt's leading entertainment guide and ticketing. Arabic movies and concerts. Also covers cinema listings across Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and Lebanon.

Turkey's primary concert ticketing since 2000. Istanbul's Zorlu PSM, Volkswagen Arena, KüçükÇiftlik Park, and outdoor amphitheatres. Turkish pop, international rock, electronic, classical.

Turkey's second major ticketing platform. Match tickets, concert tickets, theatre. Strong in sports (football, basketball) alongside entertainment. Turkish and English interface.

Israeli concert and entertainment ticketing, part of the European Eventim group. Major concerts in Tel Aviv's Park Hayarkon, HaYarkon 101, and smaller venues. Hebrew interface.

One of Israel's leading ticketing platforms for concerts, theatre, and cultural events. Hebrew-language. Used for Mizrahi music, Israeli rock, and international touring acts.

Tel Aviv's largest English-speaking community guide. Event listings, tickets, and discovery for Israel's most vibrant city. Indie music, festivals, art, nightlife, comedy.

Armenia's comprehensive event and cultural calendar. Concerts, festivals, national events, and diaspora events in Yerevan and internationally.

Qatar's premier football league. Tickets for Al Rayyan, Al Sadd, Al Duhail, Al-Arabi, and all QSL clubs at world-class 2022 World Cup stadiums via Q-Tickets.

The Saudi Pro League — now featuring Ronaldo, Neymar, Benzema, Firmino, Mané. Tickets for Al-Nassr, Al Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli via Webook. One of the world's wealthiest leagues.

UAE's top football division. Al Ain, Al Jazira, Al Wahda, Shabab Al-Ahli tickets via Platinumlist and club sites. 14-team league.

The spectacular season-closing Formula 1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. November–December. 3-day event with massive headliner concerts accompanying the race weekend.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit. March. Night race along the Red Sea coast. One of F1's fastest and most spectacular street circuits. Via Webook.

Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. March. The season opener of the Formula 1 calendar. Night race under floodlights in the desert.

The world's richest horse race. March at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. $12 million prize purse. Spectacular evening event with entertainment and fashion alongside elite racing.

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. February–March. ATP 500 and WTA 1000 events. Via Platinumlist.

Saudi Arabia hosts major WWE events (Crown Jewel, Elimination Chamber) and world championship boxing. Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Francis Ngannou have fought in Riyadh. Via Webook.

Turkish Football Federation. Tickets for Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor. Massive derbies at Türk Telekom Stadium and Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu via Passo and Biletix.

Israeli Football Association. Liga Leumit and top-tier league match tickets for Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Beer-Sheva, and other clubs via Ticketmaster Israel.

DP World Tour season finale at Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. November. One of golf's richest events with major European Tour players.

The Middle East's largest cinema chain. UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Egypt. MAX, 4DX, KIDS, THEATRE, VIP, GOLD by Rhodes (in-cinema dining). 600+ screens across 600+ locations.

UAE and Qatar premium cinema chain. MX4D, IMAX, 7-Star luxury formats. Newer, sleek multiplexes in mall complexes. Also Qatar.novocinemas.com.

Premium Dubai cinema chain at The Dubai Mall, The Springs Souk, and Al Ghurair Centre. IMAX, VIP, and 4DX screens. Part of the world's busiest mall complex.

UAE's aggregator showing showtimes and booking links for all cinema chains. VOX, Novo, Reel, Cine Royal, Filmhouse. Single source for all UAE movie times.

American AMC cinema chain in Saudi Arabia. Multiple locations across Riyadh, Jeddah, and other cities. IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Prime at AMC luxury format. Saudi Arabia only legalised cinema in 2018.

Saudi Arabia's homegrown cinema chain. 40+ locations across the Kingdom. Inspired by Saudi Vision 2030's entertainment drive. Standard, VIP, and La Première luxury screens.

Mexican luxury cinema chain in Saudi Arabia. VIP rooms, recliner seating, premium food and drink service. Riyadh and Jeddah locations.

Egypt's primary cinema guide and booking platform. Covers all Egyptian chains: Cine Wataneya, Grand, Cinema City, Odeon. Also Arabic content reviews.

Turkey's #1 cinema chain by Mars Entertainment Group. 600+ screens in 60+ locations. IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Superscreen formats. Major malls across Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir.

Korean CGV chain's Turkish operations. 4DX, ScreenX, and Gold Class luxury cinema. Istanbul's Hilltown and Forum Istanbul malls.

Israel's largest cinema chain. Multiple locations across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beer Sheva. IMAX, VIP, and 4DX formats. Hebrew and Arabic showtimes.

Armenia's main cinema chain in Yerevan. Hollywood and Armenian films. IMAX and standard screens. Online booking in Armenian and Russian.

Dubai's stunning dhow-shaped opera house. Opera, ballet, classical, Broadway musicals, Arabic music. Swan Lake, Carmen, Phantom of the Opera, and Arabic nights. The region's premier performing arts venue.

Qatar's national performing arts centre. Arabic and international theatre, music, and cultural performances. Designed by Rem Koolhaas. Tickets via Q-Tickets.

Riyadh's premier cultural and performing arts complex. Opera, theatre, orchestral concerts, and major cultural events. Tickets via Webook.

Lebanon's prestigious summer arts festival at the 19th-century Beiteddine Palace. July–August. Opera, jazz, modern dance, and Arabic music in a spectacular Ottoman-era setting.

Jordan's celebrated cultural festival at the ancient Roman ruins of Jerash. July. Theatre, music, dance, and folklore performances among 2,000-year-old columns. UNESCO site backdrop.

Israel's national opera company at the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Centre. World-class productions, visiting international companies, and Israeli premieres.

Istanbul's premier performing arts and entertainment complex. International theatre, music, and dance. Also major international concert host. Tickets via Biletix.

Armenia's national theatre in Yerevan — the Mravyan National Academic Drama Theatre. Classic and contemporary Armenian and world theatre.

The Middle East's largest music festival. Banban Desert, Riyadh. December. 3 days, 14 stages, 200+ artists. 450,000+ attendees. 2025 headliners include Post Malone, Cardi B, DJ Snake, Armin van Buuren, Swedish House Mafia. The region's answer to Coachella.

One of the world's largest entertainment events, running October–March in Riyadh. Themed zones, international concerts (Mariah Carey, Rihanna), WWE, boxing, esports, themed theme parks, and immersive experiences. Millions of visitors.

Saudi Arabia's second city's mega-entertainment season. Summer festivals, concerts, dining, and cultural events on the Red Sea. Via Webook.

Saudi Arabia's largest cultural and heritage festival. Annual. Riyadh. Bedouin traditions, camel racing, falconry, sword dancing, regional crafts, and food. A living museum of Saudi culture.

December–January. Mega sales, live concerts, fireworks, fashion shows, and culinary events across Dubai. One of the world's largest shopping and entertainment festivals. 30+ years running.

Annual Dubai culinary festival. March. City-wide restaurant deals, celebrity chef events, market experiences, and food competitions. Via Dubai Calendar.

The Middle East's leading international contemporary art fair. Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. March. 90+ galleries from 40+ countries. The anchor of Dubai Art Season.

Qatar's multi-venue family entertainment season. Summer. Shows, rides, cultural performances, and food events. Tickets via Q-Tickets.

Istanbul's world-class biennial contemporary art exhibition (odd years). Transforms the city into a massive art space. 2025 theme: "The Art of Standing Upright." Free and ticketed events.

Istanbul's beloved annual jazz festival. October. Multiple stages at Aya İrini Museum, Babylon, Zorlu PSM. International and Turkish jazz artists. Via Biletix.

Israel's largest music festival. 3 days in Mitzpe Gvulot, Negev Desert. Focus on Israeli bands. Multiple stages in a stunning desert setting. Via Secret Tel Aviv.

Armenia's international jazz celebration. Outdoor performances in Yerevan's Republic Square and major venues. International and Armenian jazz artists. Growing in regional prestige.

The holy month of Ramadan brings unique nightly entertainment across the region — Ramadan tents, iftars, suhoors, special performances, and cultural events. Platinumlist, Webook, and Q-Tickets list these events.

Dubai's #1 nightlife booking platform. Guestlists, table reservations, and tickets for White Dubai, WISK, Osiris, Zero Gravity, Hakkasan, Cé La Vi, and hundreds more. The definitive UAE nightlife tool.

Dubai edition of London's premium event and nightlife guide. Restaurant bookings, rooftop bars, brunch events, and nightlife reservations.

Global electronic music guide with Dubai and UAE club listings. Underground electronic, house, techno, and DJ events at Factory 93, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, and boutique venues.

Saudi Arabia's entertainment revolution. Beast House club experiences and regular DJ events in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. Entertainment without alcohol under Vision 2030 reforms.

Istanbul's underground electronic music scene. Fabric-quality clubs: Salon, Müzedechanga, Arkaoda, Minimüzikhol. One of Europe's most creative club cities. Listings via RA.

Tel Aviv's legendary club scene — one of the world's best. Haoman 17, The Block, Alphabet, Breakfast Club. RA covers Israel's thriving underground techno and electronic events.

Beirut's nightlife guide. Despite economic challenges, Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael remain active. Time Out Beirut covers the current scene including rooftop bars, club nights, and live music.

UAE's comprehensive event and entertainment guide. Dubai and Abu Dhabi nightlife, brunch guides, concerts, family events, and restaurant discovery. Ticketing via Platinumlist.

Global dating platform for singles, including international and regional matchmaking options.

Available across UAE, Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Morocco. Widely used in Dubai and Abu Dhabi's large expat community. Restricted or socially stigmatised in more conservative markets.

Popular in UAE, Israel, and Turkey. Women-first approach resonates in more progressive urban contexts. Also Bumble BFF for friendship in Dubai's transient expat population.

Growing rapidly in Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Istanbul. The relationship-focused dating app with strong usage among English-speaking expats and young professionals in the GCC.

Match Group's Muslim-first dating app. Arabic and English. Popular across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Turkey. Serious matrimonial focus with Islamic values and privacy features.

The world's most popular Muslim marriage app. 7+ million users across the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim diaspora globally. Arabic, Turkish, and other languages. Chaperoning features for conservative users.

Tinder and Bumble dominate Turkey's dating scene, particularly in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir among younger, secular populations. Pairs is also popular for relationship-seeking in Turkey.

The world's leading Jewish dating site. Widely used in Israel and the global Jewish diaspora. Serious relationship focus with religious matching options.

Israel's restaurant-date centric dating app. Match with someone and go on a date at a local restaurant. Designed to make real-life dates easier in Israel's urban areas.

London-founded weekly singles events brand with a Dubai edition. In-person bar nights, run clubs, and social events for Dubai's enormous single expat population every Thursday.

Arabic-language dating platform for singles across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Libya, and North Africa. Both serious and casual relationship focus.

Widely used across UAE, Turkey, Egypt, and Lebanon. Social dating with large local user bases in Istanbul and Cairo.

The dominant community event tool across the Arab world. Essential for Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Levant. Also widely used in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Israel for free community and cultural events.

Active in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Amman, Cairo, Istanbul, and Tel Aviv. Tech meetups, entrepreneur groups, language exchange, hiking, expat social groups.

Expat community events in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Muscat, Kuwait City, Amman, Cairo, Beirut, Istanbul, and Tel Aviv. Social, cultural, and professional networking.

Dubai's most trusted city guide. Free community events, weekend activities, cultural events, park events, beach events, and family activities.

Istanbul and Turkey community events. Language exchange, startup meetups, workshops, cultural events and social gatherings via Eventbrite Turkey.

Israel's largest English-speaking community platform. Events, classifieds, recommendations for expats and English-speakers in Tel Aviv and Israel.

Tel Aviv is the Middle East's LGBTQ+ capital and hosts one of the world's most celebrated Pride events. June annually. 250,000+ participants. Beach festival, parade, club events. The region's only fully open LGBTQ+ scene.

Israel's BDSM and kink community. Tel Aviv hosts the most active MENA kink community. LGBTQ+-friendly and consent-centred events in Tel Aviv's underground culture.

Luxury sex party brand with occasional discreet Dubai events. Operates within UAE's licensed entertainment framework. Expat-focused, private, consent-centred. Registration required.

Turkey's BDSM community operates in Istanbul with some openness, though increasingly restricted. Istanbul's scene is Turkey's most active. Check current political climate carefully.

UAE's #1 event and nightlife ticketing platform. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. Concerts, nightlife, comedy, family, sport. 10 countries, English and Arabic.

Official government-backed Dubai event guide. All categories. Trusted for accuracy and completeness for Dubai's incredibly diverse event calendar.

UAE's largest cinema. 600+ screens across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. MAX, 4DX, GOLD by Rhodes. Mall of Emirates flagship.

UAE's comprehensive lifestyle and events guide. Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Nightlife, dining, family, beaches, experiences, and ticketing via Platinumlist.

Saudi Arabia's national ticketing platform (gov-backed). Riyadh Season, MDLBEAST, Saudi Pro League, WWE Crown Jewel, and all major KSA events. The single most important Saudi ticketing platform.

Saudi entertainment company. SOUNDSTORM festival, Beast House, and ongoing concert events in Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar.

Saudi Arabia's homegrown cinema chain since Vision 2030 unlocked cinema in 2018. 40+ locations, La Première luxury format.

Riyadh's English-language city guide. Restaurants, entertainment, events, and lifestyle for Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving capital city.

Qatar's official national ticketing platform. Movies, sport, concerts, family events. Official partner to Qatar Tourism Authority, Qatar Athletics Federation, and Losail Circuit (F1).

Qatar's 21,000-capacity arena — the biggest in the Middle East. Concerts, sports, entertainment. Hosted 2022 World Cup finals. Via Q-Tickets.

Formula 1 Bahrain GP tickets. Season opener under floodlights in the desert. Also motorsport, concerts, and events at BIC throughout the year.

Kuwait event ticketing via Platinumlist. Concerts, family events, and entertainment in Kuwait City.

Muscat's premier events and entertainment complex. Concerts, conferences, sport, and cultural events in Oman's capital.

Turkey's #1 ticketing platform since 2000. 6,000+ events/year. Ticketmaster-affiliated. Concerts, sport, theatre, cinema across all Turkish cities. English and Turkish interface.

Turkey's strong second ticketing platform. Football, basketball, concerts, theatre. ING Bank-backed. Turkish and English interface. Strong in Süper Lig football tickets.

Turkey's #1 cinema chain. 600+ screens in 60+ locations. IMAX, Dolby Cinema. Major malls in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir.

Istanbul's premier performing arts complex. Theatre, concerts, dance. International touring shows and local productions. Turkey's equivalent of London's Southbank.

Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. Biennial, film festival, jazz festival, theatre festival. Turkey's most important cultural organisation.

Istanbul's underground electronic music scene — international recognition. Salon İKSV, Arkaoda, Müzedechanga, Minimüzikhol. One of Europe's most creative underground cities.

Istanbul's beloved annual blues festival at various historic venues. November. International and Turkish blues artists. 30+ years running. Via Biletix.

Istanbul edition of the global Ultra Music Festival. Outdoor electronic music event on the Bosphorus banks. International DJs, spectacular setting.

Lebanon's greatest cultural event at the 19th-century Beiteddine Palace, Chouf. July–August. Opera, jazz, Arabic music. Iconic despite Lebanon's challenges. International artists.

Beirut's resilient city guide. Events, restaurants, nightlife, and cultural happenings in Lebanon's capital. The Arab world's most cosmopolitan cultural scene despite economic challenges.

Lebanon's ticketing platform for concerts, shows, and cultural events. Also covers Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

Jordan's iconic cultural festival among ancient Roman ruins. July. Arab and international music, theatre, dance. Petra and Dead Sea complement as nearby attractions.

Jordan's design and creative industries festival in Amman. Ras Al-Ayn district. Exhibitions, installations, workshops. The Arab world's most celebrated design event.

Iran's prestigious international film festival, held annually in Tehran. Iranian and global cinema. One of Asia's most important film festivals. Restricted international access but major cultural institution.

Persian New Year (Nowruz) — celebrated March 20/21 — is Iran's biggest cultural event season. Public concerts, fire festivals, and family events throughout the 13-day holiday. Also celebrated in Armenia, parts of Turkey, and the Central Asian diaspora.

Armenia's leading cultural event calendar. Concerts, festivals, national events. Yerevan and diaspora events worldwide. Essential for the Armenian cultural community.

Armenia's growing international jazz celebration. Republic Square outdoor performances. International and Armenian artists. Yerevan is an emerging cultural capital for the South Caucasus.

Armenia's main cinema operator in Yerevan. Hollywood, European, and Armenian films. Online booking available.

Global science and arts festival that held its most celebrated edition in Yerevan. Brings Nobel laureates, astronauts, and rock stars (Sting, Rick Wakeman) to Armenia.