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Time Out Dubai
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Limp Bizkit are coming to the UAE: Venue, ticket details and more
Nu-metal fans, it's time to dust off your backwards caps and cargo pants – Limp Bizkit are heading to Abu Dhabi for one loud, rebellious night of rock chaos. The legendary rap-rock band is set to tear up Etihad Arena on Tuesday August 12 and we're already feeling the nostalgia hit hard. Yes, Fred Durst and the gang are making their long-awaited return to the UAE thanks to Live Nation Middle East, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. If you missed them the first time round, now's your chance to scream every lyric to My Way, Rollin' and Break Stuff at the top of your lungs, surrounded by fellow nu-metal diehards. As one of the most recognisable (and controversial) bands of the early 2000s, Limp Bizkit's mix of aggressive guitars, hip-hop beats and anti-establishment energy defined a generation. And judging by recent gigs, they've still got it. Want in? Here's the drill: Live Nation presale kicks off on Thursday April 24 at 12pm via with the general sale dropping the next day, Friday April 25 at 12pm. Ticket prices have not yet been revealed but they are expected to fly when they go on sale, so don't hang around. Let's be honest – nothing says 'stress relief' quite like jumping up and down in a crowd to Nookie and Take a Look Around. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just in it for the mosh pit mayhem, this is one gig you won't want to miss. Tue Aug 12. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Live Nation presale starts Thu Apr 24, 12pm; general onsale Fri Apr 25, 12pm. Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 amazing things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list The best Saturday brunches in Dubai to try this weekend (whatever your budget) You need to try these brunches at least once Here's how to eat at 12 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Yes, even at the Burj Al Arab
Arabian Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Post
Limp Bizkit's Middle East Return Set for August
American nu-metal band Limp Bizkit is scheduled to perform in Abu Dhabi on 12 August as part of their Loserville Tour, marking their return to the UAE after more than a decade. The concert will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, a venue known for hosting major international acts. The Loserville Tour, which began earlier this year, has seen the band perform across various cities in North America and Europe. The Abu Dhabi show is part of the tour's expansion into the Middle East, indicating the band's intent to reconnect with their fan base in the region. Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994, gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like 'Break Stuff,' 'Nookie,' and 'Rollin'.' Their fusion of rap and metal elements contributed to the popularity of the nu-metal genre during that period. The band's lineup includes vocalist Fred Durst, guitarist Wes Borland, bassist Sam Rivers, drummer John Otto, and DJ Lethal. The band's last performance in the UAE was in 2011, also in Abu Dhabi. Since then, the region has seen a growing number of international music acts, reflecting its increasing significance on the global concert circuit. The upcoming concert is expected to attract fans from across the Middle East, as well as international visitors. Tickets for the Abu Dhabi show are available through official channels, with options ranging from general admission to VIP packages. Organizers have emphasized the importance of purchasing tickets from authorized sellers to avoid counterfeit tickets. The Etihad Arena, with a seating capacity of up to 18,000, has previously hosted artists such as The Killers, Post Malone, and Andrea Bocelli. Its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location on Yas Island make it a preferred venue for large-scale events.
What's On
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Limp Bizkit is coming to Abu Dhabi in August
'Rolling back' the years, and how… One of the world's premier Nu Metal brands, Limp Bizkit, has been confirmed to perform at the Etihad Arena on August 12 this year, and at this point, it's anyone's guess how much bigger, better and unbelievable Abu Dhabi's roster of upcoming shows is about to get. For one, I had to pull over at a parking lot to write this piece up, when I learnt Live Nation Entertainment was bringing the OG boombox of late 90s/early 2000s high-energy, chaotic, rock-rap-metal rebellion to the UAE capital. Images: supplied, Getty Known for tracks such as Take a Look Around ( cue Tom Cruise full throttle on a Triumph Speed Triple in Mission: Impossible 2), Rollin', Behind Blue Eyes, Break Stuff (hello, Woodstock '99), Nookie , and Boiler, the band, comprising frontman Fred Durst, guitarist Wes Borland, bassist Sam Rivers, drummer John Otto and DJ Lethal redefined what it meant to take over an arena around the turn of the millennium. You can look forward to those tracks and more at the Etihad Arena this summer, so plan your travels accordingly. Get your tickets to the show when they come out later this week, and you'll understand why My Generation had the best music. Limp Bizkit, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, August 12, Live Nation presale April 24 at noon, general sales April 25 at noon. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
The National
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Limp Bizkit to make long-awaited Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi
Limp Bizkit will be rolling into Abu Dhabi this August. The nu-metal titans are set to make their regional debut at Etihad Arena on August 12 as part of their expanding Loserville Tour – an ironic moniker that captures the band's enduring appeal despite no longer being part of the current pop conversation. That self-awareness – hilariously embraced by frontman Fred Durst with his prematurely white beard and knowingly retro stage persona – hasn't dulled the band's explosive live energy. Limp Bizkit still deliver anthems such as Rollin', My Way and Nookie with the same rebellious spirit that beguiled a generation about 30 years ago. Indeed, one of their biggest hits – Break Stuff – turns 25 next month and remains a defining sound of the once-dominant nu-metal genre, led by the riff machine that is guitarist Wes Borland, the deft scratches of turntablist DJ Lethal, and Durst's love-it-or-hate-it yelping raps. Their latest album, 2021's Still Sucks, proves the fire is still there – staying true to their rap-rock roots, especially in swaggering singles such as Dad Vibes. Limp Bizkit's arrival should also soothe the souls of their most enduring regional fans, with the group having cancelled their planned headlining appearance at the inaugural Dubai Desert Rock Festival in 2004. Their long-awaited debut comes only days after Metallica announced their return to Abu Dhabi – performing as part of the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts – and ahead of Guns N' Roses' show at Etihad Arena in May, showing that UAE rock fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming months. Pre-sale tickets will be available from the Live Nation website at midday on Thursday, with general sale beginning at the same time on Friday
