Alicia Keys Confirmed for Saadiyat Nights New Year’s Eve Concert

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<p data-start="473" data-end="979">Saadiyat Nights has confirmed another global name, with John Mayer set to perform in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, January 24th, 2026. The GRAMMY&reg; Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist will take the stage on Saadiyat Island, adding his distinctive sound and catalogue of timeless hits to an already stellar lineup.</p>
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<p data-start="473" data-end="979">Known for soulful vocals and unrivalled guitar artistry, Mayer&rsquo;s arrival in the capital reinforces Saadiyat Nights&rsquo; reputation as one of the region&rsquo;s most prestigious cultural showcases.</p>
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<p data-start="473" data-end="979">Attendees can expect to hear career-defining tracks including <em data-start="1077" data-end="1109">Waiting on the World to Change</em>, <em data-start="1111" data-end="1122">Daughters</em>, and <em data-start="1128" data-end="1140">Paper Doll</em>, performed with the intimacy that only Saadiyat Nights can provide.</p>
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<p data-start="1212" data-end="1458">His concert will follow Italian composer&nbsp;<strong data-start="1253" data-end="1273">Ludovico Einaudi</strong> on Friday, January 10th, and Scottish singer-songwriter <a href="https://abudhabinight.com/news/lewis-capaldi-saadiyat-nights"><strong data-start="1330" data-end="1347">Lewis Capaldi</strong></a> on Friday, January 17th, before Latin superstar <a href="https://dubainight.com/news/ricky-martin-abu-dhabi-saadiyat-nights-2026"><strong data-start="1396" data-end="1412">Ricky Martin</strong></a> closes the month on Saturday, January 31st.</p>
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<p data-start="1460" data-end="1661">Each performance represents a different artistic tradition, offering a season that spans contemporary ballads, instrumental brilliance, pop spectacle, and Mayer&rsquo;s unique blend of blues-inspired rock.</p>
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<p data-start="1663" data-end="1846">Saadiyat Nights has previously welcomed global icons such as Jennifer Lopez, Tom Jones, Mariah Carey, and Robbie Williams, with Mayer&rsquo;s inclusion building on that celebrated legacy.</p>
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<p data-start="1848" data-end="2013">With additional names still to be revealed, expectations are mounting for Saadiyat Nights 2026 to deliver one of its most ambitious and diverse programmes to date.</p>
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<p data-start="2015" data-end="2162">The open-air setting on Saadiyat Island adds to the allure, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy <a href="https://abudhabinight.com/news/whats-happening-in-abu-dhabi-concerts-musicals-and-comedy-shows">world-class music, events, and performances under the Abu Dhabi</a> night sky.</p>
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<p data-start="2164" data-end="2318"><em>Tickets from AED 295. 24 January, 8pm. Saadiyat Nights. Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi. <a href="https://www.saadiyatisland.ae/things-to-do-saadiyat/">saadiyatisland.ae</a>.</em></p>

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