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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- What's On
Welsh rock band Stereophonics are returning to Dubai this October
Welsh rockers, Stereophonics will be returning to Dubai for a performance at the Coca-Cola Arena on October 29 as part of their highly anticipated Stadium Anthems Tour. The tour promises all their greatest hits over their incredible three-decade-long career. Expect a mix of all the fan favourites such as Dakota, Maybe Tomorrow, and Local Boy in the Photograph. But the rockers will also bang out tunes from their latest album, Make 'Em Laugh, Make 'Em Cry, Make 'Em Wait. Kelly Jones of Stereophonics Stereophonics are no strangers to Dubai, having already performed twice here, the first at What's On Party in the Park in 2015 and then in 2018 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Fans can already snap up tickets on the Coca-Cola Arena website. Here are the ticket prices for the night: Lower Tier Bronze: Dhs295 Floor Standing (over 14's only): Dhs295 Lower Tier Silver: Dhs395 Lower Tier Gold: Dhs495 Lower Tier Diamond: Dhs595 Location: Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk Date/time: 8pm on October 29, 2025 Cost: from Dhs295 Contact: (800) 22 3388 @cocacolaarena Want some more? Come August, Coca-Cola Arena will also welcome Macy Gray to the stage. Prepare yourself for a night of soulful vocals, nostalgic anthems, and unmistakable star power when she performs on August 29. Ticket prices start from Dhs99 and are available here. In November, one of Britain's most influential rock bands, Deep Purple will perform here as well, for a one-night-only performance. It is the band's first Middle East performance in 2025. Ticket prices start at Dhs249 and are on sale now. Over in the capital Etihad Arena has a lineup that is sure to get music fans excited. Jennifer Lopez will perform on July 29, and Limp Bizkit will be 'rocking the set' on August 12. Smashing Pumpkins will then perform on October 9, followed by legendary German rockers, Scorpions on October 21. On November 1, Enrique Iglesias will be bringing his Spanish and English tunes to the capital, and on December 17, you'll be treated to the iconic tunes of Sir Rod Stewart. And don't forget, heavy metal band. Metallica is heading to Abu Dhabi to perform over the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. But remember, you will need race tickets to see them perform, and they are selling out fast. Featured image: Universal Music Article image: Getty Images > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Stereophonics wow fans at second sold out Principality show
With the roof open and 30°C heat radiating through the crowd, the band roared through a 24-song set packed with fan favourites and a few surprises. Kelly Jones led the charge with his signature swagger, launching into classics like 'The Bartender and the Thief,' 'Just Looking,' 'Maybe Tomorrow,' and the anthem-like 'Local Boy in the Photograph.' Newer material from Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait, found its place among the hits, providing emotional texture between stadium-shaking choruses. Stereophonics wow fans at second sold out Principality show (Image: Damian Edmunds) With ukelele at the ready and anecdotes aplenty, a stripped-back solo rendition of 'Step on My Old Size Nines' offered one of the night's most intimate moments, just Kelly, a spotlight, and 60,000 voices singing in unison. The return of 'It Means Nothing' to the setlist was a welcome surprise, and their cover of 'Handbags and Gladrags' proved once again why their take on the classic still resonates. Support acts Blossoms and Finn Forster warmed up the crowd admirably, but the main event was pure spectacle, giant balloons, pyrotechnics, and a euphoric stadium-wide singalong to 'Dakota' made for a fitting climax. Stereophonics wow fans at second sold out Principality show (Image: Damian Edmunds) Not everything ran smoothly offstage. South Wales' ageing transport infrastructure added its own chorus of complaints, packed trains, hours-long tailbacks on the M4, and logistical chaos left many fans frustrated both before and after the gig. Inside, the sting of £8 pints didn't go unnoticed either. But once the band hit the stage, gripes gave way to grins. After more than 30 years in the game, Stereophonics proved they are still masters of the stadium experience, blending grit, charm and timeless tunes in a night that few in Cardiff will forget.
