Grammy-winning R&B icon Macy Gray to perform at Coca-Cola Arena
Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul icon Macy Gray will headline Coca-Cola Arena for one night only on Friday, 29 August 2025, with a special 25th Anniversary performance of her landmark debut album, On How Life Is.
The tour marks a major milestone in Gray's career, celebrating the triple-platinum album that launched her into global stardom. Released in 1999, On How Life Is introduced the world to her unmistakable raspy vocals and genre-defying sound, anchored by the timeless hit 'I Try.' The album redefined soul and R&B for a new generation and cemented Gray's place as one of music's most distinctive voices.
Over her celebrated career, Gray has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, earned five GRAMMY® nominations, and won Best Pop Vocal Performance for 'I Try.'. Known for her powerful stage presence, raw emotional delivery and soulful authenticity, she continues to captivate audiences around the world.
Fans can expect a soulful setlist packed with fan favorites including 'Still,' 'Why Didn't You Call Me,' 'Beauty in the World,' and more, performed live with her band, The California Jet Club. Part of Dubai Summer Surprises, this special concert marks Gray's debut show at Coca-Cola Arena, and is an unmissable experience for music lovers across generations.
Tickets for Macy Gray's 25th Anniversary Tour - On How Life Is at Coca-Cola Arena on 29 August 2025 are available now at coca-cola-arena.com.
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