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Dubai Opera turns 10: Key shows of 2026-2027 season, including Bolshoi Theatre and Benjamin Clementine

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It has been 10 years since Dubai Opera opened its doors, setting the stage for a decade of performances that brought everything from blockbuster musicals and classic operas to sweaty rock shows and intimate recitals. That eclecticism runs throughout the line-up of its latest season, which celebrates the milestone while continuing to bring leading performance companies, theatre shows, comedians and old favourites to the Downtown Dubai venue . “I think that is really what differentiates us, how diverse our audience is,” Dubai Opera head Lara Ewing tells The National . “The only single thing that I can distil it to is that people want to come together. But it’s not a singular thing.” Ewing says the programme also reflects how Dubai’s cultural landscape has changed over the past decade. “Back then, we really needed to make a mark with our shows and say, ‘Hey, this is Dubai Opera,’ and make an impact both locally and internationally. Whereas now we’re known, people know what Dubai Opera is,