Abu dhabi: The Layali Al Wathba concert series at the new edition of the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2025 – 2026 will kick off on Saturday, offering audiences an exceptional musical experience that blends authentic singing art with contemporary performance, featuring a lineup of leading Arab and Gulf artists.

According to Emirates News Agency, superstar Asala Nasri will open the first major public concert on Saturday in an eagerly awaited evening for lovers of classic Arabic music. The concert series is expected to attract large numbers of families and visitors from diverse nationalities, who flock to enjoy live musical performances in a festive atmosphere.

The Layali Al Wathba concerts will run in parallel with the festival’s weekly fireworks displays, which illuminate the sky of Al Wathba at the end of the evenings. The festival management affirmed that Layali Al Wathba has become a key pillar of the festival’s events programme, given its role in enriching the artistic scene and presenting diverse content that successfully blends authenticity and modernity.