The Dubai Metro Music Festival performers. BRAND DUBAI

The Dubai Metro Music Festival has transformed five key metro stations into cultural hotspots with live musical performances from local and international artists. The 7-day festival, on its second day on Sunday (September 22), is organized by Brand Dubai in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The music festival runs until September 27. This year’s festival features 20 talented musicians performing across a variety of instruments and genres, including traditional string instruments, percussion, wind instruments, and more innovative setups like everyday object creations. Metro stations The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, BurJuman, Union, and DMCC have been selected to host these performances. Daily shows will run from 5pm to 10pm, providing commuters with a chance to enjoy soulful melodies, energetic beats, and captivating rhythms while going about their routines. The festival aims to enhance the commuter experience and bring art to the heart of the city. The Dubai Metro Music Festival has become a much-anticipated annual event, celebrating the diversity of music while highlighting Dubai's vibrant cultural scene. Thousands of daily metro riders are expected to enjoy these free performances during their travels.

Schedule of performances

Festival organizers are encouraging residents to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #DubaiMetroMusicFestival, amplifying the event’s impact across the city. ICA/Expat Media
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