The Dubai Metro Music Festival is set to return from March 16-22, Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), announced on Monday.
During the week-long celebration of global music in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai Metro stations will become stages for live musical performances by local, regional and international musicians representing a range of musical genres.
The festival forms part of the ongoing #DubaiDestinations campaign focused on highlighting the exceptional experiences, events and activities of #DubaiArtSeason.
An eclectic line-up of 20 musicians will perform at five Dubai Metro stations – Expo 2020 Dubai, Jebel Ali, Mall of the Emirates, Burjuman and Union – from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm.
Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector, RTA, said the Roads and Transport Authority is delighted to work with Brand Dubai to bring to music lovers a second edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival that promises another celebration of music from around the world.
She said this will make “global performing arts more accessible to the community.”
The festival offers opportunity for innovative musicians in the region and from across the world to engage with the public, enriching residents and visitors’ experience of Dubai.