The GE Festival 2025 features a vibrant mix of programmes designed for all ages and interests. With so many exciting events on offer, planning your visit might seem a bit overwhelming — but we’re here to make it simple! This guide will help your family focus on what matters most: exploring, connecting, and making the most of every moment.
Shreya Ghoshal Live in Dubai
Shreya Ghoshal live in concert – a night of soulful music and timeless hits at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Date: 19th July 2025
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre
Price: From AED 95 (best seats available)
Opening Ceremony (Hall 1)
An awe-inspiring start to the festival with live performances celebrating diversity and unity at World Trade Centre, Dubai.
Date: 20th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Includes: Multi-hall experience with live performances
Opening Ceremony (Hall 2)
GE Festival Opening Ceremony – an awe-inspiring start to the festival with live performances showcasing diversity and unity at World Trade Centre, Dubai.
Date: 20th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Includes: Multi-hall experience with live performances
International Performing Arts Showcase (IPAS) – Harmony
This performance symbolises the spirit of the event, where various artistic elements come together to create magic in a seamless blend of expression.
Date: 21st July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 40 (best seats available)
Global Concert
The Global Concert – A Night of Rhythm, Roots, and Radiance
Date: 22nd July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Halls, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 100 (best seats available)
Aga Khan Master Musicians Concert
Experience an enchanting evening with the Aga Khan Master Musicians as their masterful performance transports you to a world of musical magic.
Date: 23rd July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 100 (best seats available)
International Performing Arts Showcase (IPAS) – Wave
This event symbolises continuous motion, where art flows seamlessly to create connections and inspire.
Date: 24th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Halls, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 40 (best seats available)
Sufiana
A special concert featuring melodic Sufi and retro songs under the musical direction of Salim and Sulaiman Merchant.
Date: 25th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Halls, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 160 (best seats available)
International Performing Arts Showcase (IPAS) – Pulse
Celebrating the pulse of life, this event explores how art inspires movement, emotion, and unity.
Date: 25th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 40 (best seats available)
International Performing Arts Showcase (IPAS) – Echo
Echo represents more than sound—it embodies the lasting influence of care, kindness, and empathy that extends beyond the moment.
Date: 26th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Rashid Hall, World Trade Centre, Dubai
Price: From AED 40 (best seats available)
Closing Ceremony – Hall 1
Join artists and athletes as the curtain falls on the Global Encounters Festival 2025.
Date: 27th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Halls – DWTC, Dubai
Price: From AED 260 (best seats available)
Closing Ceremony – Hall 2
Join artists and athletes as the curtain falls on the Global Encounters Festival 2025.
Date: 27th July 2025
Venue: Sheikh Saeed Halls – DWTC, Dubai
Price: From AED 260 (best seats available)
