Tarkan Plays His First Abu Dhabi Concert at Etihad Arena

Turkish pop star Tarkan plays Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Friday, 27 November 2026, his first-ever concert in Abu Dhabi. The show was originally set for April before moving to November. According to the arena, the setlist blends his classic hits with songs from his latest album. Visuals and choreography are part of the production too.

Tarkan was born in Alzey, Germany, in 1972 and released his debut album, Yine Sensiz, in 1992. Europe discovered him through "Şımarık" from 1997's Ölürüm Sana, which went to No. 1 in Belgium. "Şıkıdım", "Kuzu Kuzu" and "Dudu" followed, and his albums have sold more than 15 million copies in total. His most recent studio album, Kuantum 51, came out in June 2024, so the Abu Dhabi crowd gets both the songs that made him famous and his newest material.

The concert lands on a Friday night, and Abu Dhabi has been waiting for it since April. The floor standing area is for guests aged 16 and over, and under-16s in seated areas must be with an adult aged 21 or older. Be there for his Abu Dhabi debut: Tarkan tickets at Etihad Arena.