Jonita, Shalmali Kholgade and Patiala Mehfil join Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla and Sonu Nigam at Etihad Live on March 20, 2027.
The full lineup for UNIFYD, the new music festival curated by Shah Rukh Khan, has been announced, with 15 artists set to perform in Abu Dhabi next year.
The one-day festival will take place on March 20, 2027, at Etihad Live on Yas Island. Artists will perform across several stages, covering Hindi film music, Punjabi music and other genres.
Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla and Sonu Nigam were announced as headliners last week. They are now joined by JONITA, Shalmali Kholgade, Patiala Mehfil, Simran Choudhary, Nooriyah, Curtain Blue, Tech Panda x Kenzani, Rusha & Blizza, STICK NO BILLS, BOH!B, Priyanka and Unnayanaa.
The set will be Nigam’s first appearance at a music festival, according to the organizers.
Shah Rukh Khan’s UNIFYD Festival Comes to Abu Dhabi
Khan is overseeing the festival’s artistic direction and creative vision. Speaking about the event, he said music has “that same extraordinary power” to bring people together, adding that “the festival promises to be a true spectacle in terms of its scale, energy and grandeur.”
UNIFYD is produced by D’YAVOL Live and District, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, and in association with Emirates NBD. Abu Dhabi is hosting the first edition, and the organizers plan to take the festival to other cities and international markets after its debut.
“Indian music is already global,” said Bunty Singh, co-founder of D’YAVOL Live. “UNIFYD gives that cultural force a festival platform that matches its scale, ambition and influence,” he said.
UNIFYD Tickets and Sale Dates
Tickets are available only through the District app.
Emirates NBD cardholders have early access until 9:30am UAE time on October 20. General ticket sales open the same day at 10:30am UAE time.
Ticket prices have not yet been announced. The organizers have said more details about the festival will be shared in the coming weeks.
Etihad Live is on Yas Island, which is also home to Yas Marina Circuit, Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld.
