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The National
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Timeframe: From 2016 to 2023, Travis Scott's Abu Dhabi legacy ahead of his return
With more than $210 million in revenue across 78 shows, Travis Scott's Circus Maximus World Tour – set to hit Abu Dhabi on November 15 – is officially the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time. But back in 2016, when the rapper first touched down in the UAE capital, he was a rising star. While he had a cult following even then, Scott was far from the global force he is today. Part of the line-up at the free Beats on the Beach concert series on the Corniche, on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Scott was a headliner on the third night, performing on the same stage as Lebanese powerhouse Nancy Ajram. Scott's performance came less than two months after the release of his second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, which debuted at No 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart. 'Scott took to the Corniche stage like a rocket and in the space of a mere 15 minutes had the crowd sweating and shouting along to his Mad Hatter-esque raps and shuddering dystopian beats,' The National wrote of the 2016 show. For some fans, however, the intensity proved too much. The then-24-year-old paused his performance midway to allow an exhausted audience member to be escorted from the front. After ensuring the fan was OK, he warned the crowd that he wasn't finished: 'This is a Travis Scott show. If you can't handle that, you better leave because we all came here to party, right?' he said. Hours after his show, too, Scott wasn't done, turning up at Mad nightclub at Yas Island for another performance 'bounding around and whipping the late-night onlookers into a frenzy'. Scott was due to return to Abu Dhabi three years later, as one of the headline acts at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert series, but suddenly pulled out three days before the show due to 'unforeseen circumstances', leaving many fans disappointed. 'While we are not contractually able to discuss the reason why, Travis couldn't do it because something happened that was totally out of his control,' John Lickrish, chief executive of organiser Flash Entertainment, told The National. 'Now we as a team are disappointed that this can happen so close to the show, but what I can say is that it was for extremely legitimate reasons and I feel empathy for him.' Rappers Future and Gucci Mane stepped in for Scott on the night. Scott returned to Abu Dhabi in 2023 for a blowout set, as the headliner of the inaugural Wireless Festival Middle East at Etihad Park, where he will also perform in November. The UK-import festival featured British rapper MIA, American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, Egyptian star Wegz and Iraqi rapper Ali Gatie performing across multiple stages. But Scott was the main draw of the event and he delivered an explosive show, blending surreal stage settings with his raucous onstage temperament. Scott was at the top of his game, The National reported, arriving on stage amid a cacophony of bass, strobes and smoke, opening with Hold That Heat and Highest in the Room, as he thundered around the stage as loyal fans mirrored him below. There were plenty of flames, smoke and exhilarating visuals with every song such as the genre-bending Stargazing, from 2018's Astroworld, performed in front of a kaleidoscopic wall of digital art.
Al Etihad
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Travis Scott brings record-breaking tour to Etihad Park
16 July 2025 00:31 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Big news for hip-hop fans. Global powerhouse Travis Scott is bringing his record-breaking 'Circus Maximus Tour' to Etihad Park, Yas Island for one night only on Saturday, November 15, the success of his chart-topping album 'UTOPIA', the 34-year-old make his highly anticipated return to the UAE and it's set to be one of the biggest live shows of the over 76 sold-out shows and 1.7 million fans already in attendance, the Circus Maximus Tour has become the highest-grossing rap tour of all time. From a sold-out SoFi Stadium in LA to breaking merchandising records in London, Scott continues to push the boundaries of the live music a powerful performance featuring hits like '4x4', 'FE!N' and 'SICKO MODE', alongside mind-blowing visuals and energy that only Scott can deliver. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 18, at noon.
UAE Moments
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Travis Scott Confirms Abu Dhabi Concert for November 2025
Travis Scott is heading back to the UAE this year with a live performance at Etihad Park, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The Grammy-nominated rapper has officially included Abu Dhabi as one of the few global stops on his 2025 Circus Maximus World Tour. Only Six Cities, and Abu Dhabi Made the Cut This new leg of Scott's tour will visit just six international cities. The run begins in Johannesburg on October 11, followed by Delhi, Seoul, Sanya, and Tokyo, before wrapping up in Abu Dhabi. This makes the UAE capital the only Middle East stop on the highly limited tour. Expect a Packed Show at Etihad Park Fans can expect a massive turnout as Travis returns to Abu Dhabi, where he last performed in 2016 and 2023. The artist is known for his high-energy shows and genre-bending music, especially tracks from his UTOPIA album. With a loyal regional fanbase, the one-night-only event is expected to draw crowds from across the GCC. His Last Tour Was Record-Breaking The original Circus Maximus tour launched in late 2023 and quickly became the highest-grossing rap tour in history. It raked in over $209 million from 76 sold-out shows across North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand, selling more than 1.7 million tickets. The 2025 tour is set to be more exclusive, focusing only on select international cities. Ticket Sales Open This Week
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
UAE: Travis Scott is coming to Abu Dhabi with record-breaking Circus Maximus Tour this November
The Circus Maximus Tour has sold 1.7 million tickets worldwide, grossing $209.3 million before arriving in Abu Dhabi this November./ Image: Live Nation Global hip-hop sensation Travis Scott is officially bringing his electrifying CIRCUS MAXIMUS World Tour to the United Arab Emirates, with a one-night-only performance scheduled for Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The event marks a major milestone for the UAE's live music scene, as one of the world's most influential rappers and performers adds Abu Dhabi to his international tour lineup. The concert is presented by Live Nation Middle East, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi and Miral, promising a world-class experience that matches the scale of Scott's global tour success. This performance is part of the new leg of Scott's CIRCUS MAXIMUS World Tour , which originally began in October 2023. The tour rapidly rose to global acclaim, featuring 76 sold-out shows across North America, Europe, the UK, Latin America, Australia, and New Zealand throughout 2023 and 2024. The numbers are staggering: $209.3 million in gross revenue and 1.7 million tickets sold, making it officially the highest-grossing rap tour in history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The upcoming international leg of the tour will span six countries and begins on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Flexible MBA by SRM—Apply Now! SRM Online Apply Now Undo Following that, Scott will perform in Delhi (India), Seoul (South Korea), Sanya in Hainan (China), Tokyo (Japan), before concluding in Abu Dhabi (UAE) on November 15, 2025. Each of these stops is carefully selected and marks an exclusive opportunity for fans in these regions to experience Scott's dynamic and genre-defining live show. Abu Dhabi's show will coincide with the continued global celebration of Scott's chart-topping 2023 album UTOPIA , which played a pivotal role in propelling the CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour to international prominence. Known for his high-energy performances and surreal, cinematic stage setups, Travis Scott's Abu Dhabi appearance is expected to feature hits such as '4x4,' 'FE!N,' 'SICKO MODE,' and more, all delivered with the intense visuals and production design that fans have come to associate with his shows. Ticket Details: Live Nation Presale: Begins on Thursday, July 17 at 12 PM GST, and ends on Friday, July 18 at 11:59 AM GST General Public Sale: Opens on Friday, July 18 at 12 PM GST Where to Buy: Tickets will be available at and LiveNati Fans are strongly encouraged to register for the Live Nation presale to secure their tickets early, as this show is expected to sell out rapidly, consistent with the tour's global track record.
The National
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Travis Scott brings record-breaking Circus Maximus World Tour to Abu Dhabi
Acclaimed rapper Travis Scott is making a return to Abu Dhabi with his record-breaking Circus Maximus World Tour. He is set to perform at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 15. Scott has performed twice in Abu Dhabi, in 2016 and in 2023. The Circus Maximus World Tour, launched in 2023 to support his fourth studio album Utopia, is now the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time, raking in more than $209.3 million with an attendance of 1.7 million. The Abu Dhabi stop is part of a limited global run spanning six countries along with the UAE - India (Delhi and Mumbai), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), China (Sanya and Hainan) and South Africa (Johannesburg). The Circus Maximus World Tour originally kicked off in October 2023 and has included 76 sold-out stops across North America, Europe, UK, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. A scheduled show at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, was cancelled by organisers in 2023 citing "complex production issues". The tour also made a stop in Qatar in May. The tour is Scott's first in six years following his Astroworld - Wish You Were Here Tour, which concluded in 2019. Visually, the Circus Maximus World Tour resembles a haunted theme park, complete with dystopian flying heads and explosive pyrotechnics. The setlist features standout tracks from Utopia, including Hyaena, Sirens and Fe!n, alongside fan favourites such as Sicko Mode and Butterfly Effect. A multiple Grammy-nominated rapper, Scott is also a pop culture heavyweight, his fashion and shoe collaborations selling out regularly in minutes and later sold for thousands of dollars by resellers. He also founded the label Cactus Jack Records in 2017. Utopia, was one of the biggest-selling hip-hop releases of 2023, and was No 1 on the Billboard Top 200 for four weeks running, garnering more than 50 billion streams globally. Pre-sale registration for the Circus Maximus World Tour will begin on Live Nation Middle East's website on Thursday, July 17 at 12pm, with general ticket sales opening on Friday, July 18 at 12pm.
