Residents, visitors and tourists alike fondly remember 2016 as the year of unmissable events produced and powered by FLASH Entertainment. After delivering 69 days of live sporting, musical, family and community events, FLASH announces its stellar line up for 2017.

In its ninth year of operations, FLASH set a precedent in 2016 with:

Executed events in more than 10 locations across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Beirut
Reached an apex of attendance with 240,130 people
Superseded star power with 26 artists performing
Delivered 1,050 minutes of music
Dedicated 6,650 staff to execute flawless events 

“Numbers are great as they speak volumes about our company and what we have delivered. They tell a strong story about all the successful events we did in 2016 that are multi-genre and appeal to a large variety of audiences. It was also a year of ‘firsts’ with shows that had never been witnessed in the region,” John Lickrish, CEO, FLASH Entertainment.

The 2016 event roster included sold out events like Russell Peters, Disney in Concert: Frozen, Andrea Bocelli, Yanni, Kevin Hart, the Winter Carnival and drawing the year to a memorable close with the Coldplay concert.

It also included the ever popular educational, sporting and cultural events, like: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Abu Dhabi Science Festival, Abu Dhabi Summer Season, Live Science, Innovator Show, Mother of the Nation and the Abu Dhabi World Tennis Championship. The unforgettable entertainment and community Yasalam festival returned for the eighth year with record-breaking attendance and left a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of fans.

So, what’s new for 2017? Lickrish commented: “We like to keep some surprises for our customers and fans, so more unmissable events will be added as the year progresses but this line up provides a flavor of what’s in the offing.”

2017 FLASH Events

FBMA International Show Jumping Cup on February 24, 25 at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club
Rod Stewart, du Arena on March 2
Mother of the Nation on March 26 – April 4
Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, IPIC Arena on April 10 – 23
Olly Murs, du Forum on April 28
Yasalam Festival returns November 24 - 26
Abu Dhabi World Tennis Championship is coming back on December 28 - 30
FIFA Club World Cup 2017, December 6 – 16

“This is a great mix of sports, culture, music, family and community events that continue to make Abu Dhabi the epicenter of entertainment and a sporting hub. Working with our partners and key stakeholders, we are committed to making 2017 unmissable and memorable,” concluded Lickrish.

FLASH Entertainment supports the Year of Giving and is contributing resources to produce and orchestrate the 21st Terry Fox Run in Abu Dhabi.

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