Dubai 7s Akon performance set for Saturday night
The Dubai 7s Akon headline performance will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The Emirates Dubai 7s festival runs from November 27 to 29, combining sports competitions, live music and family activities.
According to What's On Dubai, Akon will appear after Saturday’s sporting programme, joining a music schedule that also includes Mel C and Jax Jones.
Key facts
What: Emirates Dubai 7s sports and music festival, featuring Akon
When: November 27 to 29, 2026; Akon performs November 28
Where: The Sevens Stadium, Dubai
Entry: Friday from AED75; three-day passes from AED595
Booking: Tickets available through emiratesdubai7s.com
Who is performing, and on which stages?
Akon will headline the Frequency on 8 stage on Saturday, following the festival’s second day of sport. His catalogue includes Right Now (Na Na Na), alongside tracks such as Lonely and Don’t Matter.
Mel C, also known as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, has a Saturday DJ set on Beats on Two. British DJ Jax Jones will play that same stage on Sunday, November 29.
The Sunday headline performer for Frequency on 8 had not been announced at the time of the source report. Visitors choosing a day around a particular artist should distinguish between the two stages and their separate programmes.
What do tickets cost, and how do you book?
Tickets are on sale through the event website, emiratesdubai7s.com. Friday admission begins at AED75, Saturday and Sunday passes start at AED455, and a pass covering all three days begins at AED595.
Prices have remained unchanged for three consecutive years. For visitors specifically coming to see Akon, Saturday is the relevant performance day; the Friday starting price applies to a different day of the festival.
The venue is The Sevens Stadium in Dubai. The source does not provide transport arrangements or a start time for Akon’s set.
Which sports are on the programme?
The festival will host the opening round of the 2027 HSBC SVNS Series, alongside competitions beyond rugby. Netball, cricket, WODON 3 and Rebound Padel also feature.
Gaelic Football joins the programme for the first time. Teams will play with seven players on each side in a modified format. Men and women will each have Elite and Open divisions, making four categories in total.
What is planned for families?
The family programme includes the event’s largest children’s zone to date, plus new additions including a Ferris wheel and a zipline. The expanded offering accompanies the UAE’s Year of the Family.
For separate outings during a family trip, browse the guide to children’s indoor and outdoor play areas in Dubai.
What does this mean for visitors?
Choose your festival day around the announced programme: Akon and Mel C perform on Saturday, while Jax Jones plays on Sunday. Check the official announcement for performance timings and the remaining Sunday headline act before finalising plans.
For sightseeing outside the festival, consult the Dubai Iconic Places Tour page or browse Dubai tours when arranging the rest of your visit.
Details can change; check the official announcement before you travel.
Prepared by Yasin Toktaş with AI assistance for drafting, corrections and proofreading.