Immerse yourself in beloved animated classics and holiday adventures brought to life by a full live orchestra.
- Four classic family movies screen on massive arena displays this December.
- The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra performs every score and soundtrack live.
- The three day festival lineup features Encanto, Frozen, and Home Alone.
- Entry passes for the Yas Island shows start at eighty dirhams.
Cool evening breezes sweeping across Yas Bay Waterfront create the ideal mood for families planning their end-of-year celebrations. Parents and movie lovers across the Emirates constantly seek festive entertainment that blends classic cinema storytelling with unforgettable acoustic performances. Taking over the capital this winter, Disney+ Live in Concert arrives at Etihad Arena on Yas Island from December 18 to 20, bringing four timeless movies to life alongside the powerful acoustic accompaniment of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra.
Children racing toward interactive displays inside local malls often hum their favorite animated tunes word for word. Watching those stories on a giant screen while dozens of musicians play every note in perfect sync turns casual film viewings into breathtaking spectacles. The festive series opens on Friday, December 18 with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s colorful hit Encanto. Nicolas Renna, Chief Executive Officer at Proactiv Entertainment, notes that pairing beloved multi-generational stories with a world-class orchestra during the holidays creates an emotional celebration for viewers of all ages.
Office workers escaping lunchtime routines around Downtown often map out winter road trips down to the capital for weekend theater productions. The weekend schedule continues on Saturday, December 19 with back-to-back presentations, starting with the soaring winter anthems of Frozen and leading into the beloved seasonal favorite Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. The music fills the hall. Lebo M’s evocative choral arrangements and Elton John’s iconic melodies take center stage on Sunday, December 20 for the original 1994 masterpiece The Lion King.
Friends stretching brunch into late afternoon near Yas Marina can easily pair waterfront dining with an evening at the arena. Passes are officially on sale now, starting from AED 80 on etihadarena.ae and Platinumlist.net. Gathering your loved ones for these synchronised symphonic screenings is the ultimate way to welcome the holiday season. Book your seats today to secure the best views in the house!
Tickets are on sale, starting from AED 80, and can be purchased at etihadarena.ae and Platinumlist.net.
