Karan Aujla Announces Landmark UAE Show In Support Of ‘It Was All A Dream’ World Tour

Riding the wave of his monumental India tour, which captivated over 200,000 fans across seven cities and ten shows and became renowned for its unprecedented celebrity cameos, the world’s fastest-rising South Asian pop star Karan Aujla is poised to electrify the UAE with his first-ever headlining outdoor performance in support of his 'It Was All A Dream' World Tour.

Aujla will take over the prestigious Etihad Park, Yas Island for a one-night-only historic show on Saturday, 29th November 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This highly anticipated event promises to be the Punjabi music icon’s most ambitious and first-ever standalone show to date in the region, expecting to draw in an audience of over 30,000.

The ‘It Was All A Dream’ World Tour has been instrumental in documenting Aujla's ascendance as a global phenomenon, shattering attendance records across continents, including Canada (August 2024), the United Kingdom (September 2024), New Zealand (October 2024) and India (December 2024).

Presented and produced by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Mira, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, the concert marks a pivotal chapter in Aujla’s career trajectory, solidifying his status as a leading innovator in the global Punjabi music scene. The singer-songwriter is also slated to embark on a highly anticipated run of shows across North America and Europe this July, coinciding with the release of his third solo album.

Karan Aujla states, “I'm incredibly excited about performing in Abu Dhabi. The unwavering passion and support of my global fans have been my driving force from the very beginning. I can't wait to share this unforgettable experience with everyone attending. Let's make history for Punjabi music.”

James Craven, President, Live Nation Middle East states, “Karan Aujla is one of the most exciting artists in the world right now, and bringing his first-ever stadium show to the UAE is a big moment not only for his fans, but for the growing presence of Punjabi music in the region. This show reflects the appetite for diverse global talent here, and we’re proud to be making it happen.”

Mohit Bijlani, Co-Founder, Team Innovation states, “Following the resounding success of the ‘It Was All A Dream’ tour in India, Team Innovation is thrilled to continue its’ partnership with Karan Aujla and Live Nation to bring this unparalleled experience to Abu Dhabi. We envision this concert as a landmark event, celebrating the global appeal of Punjabi music and Karan's extraordinary talent."

The Abu Dhabi concert promises a meticulously crafted experience, showcasing cutting-edge visual technology, immersive soundscapes, and a repertoire spanning Aujla’s extensive discography. Fans can anticipate electrifying performances of his chart-topping hits such as ‘Admiring You’, ‘Winning Speech’, ‘Tauba Tauba’, ‘Wavy’ and ‘Softly,’ alongside premieres of his latest tracks, ‘Courtside’ and ‘Tell Me’, all exemplifying Aujla’s signature fusion of Punjabi folk traditions and contemporary sounds. Accompanying Aujla on stage will be his longtime collaborator and Toronto-based producer, Ikky.

This event is poised to be a cultural landmark, celebrating the dynamism of Punjabi music and its ever-growing global influence. Inspired by his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to meteoric international stardom, the ‘It Was All A Dream’ Tour underscores Aujla’s commitment to bringing modern Punjabi music to a wider audience, having already broken ticket sales records across multiple countries with a revenue generation of over USD 15 million. This tour not only marks a significant milestone in his career but also cements his role as a cultural force, elevating the modern Punjabi sound onto the world stage.

2025 has already been a banner year for Aujla, marked by multiple JUNO Award nominations, including Single Of The Year for ‘Winning Speech’ and a crossover single titled ‘Tell Me’ featuring GRAMMY-nominated OneRepublic. His latest release ‘Courtside’ not only debuted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, but its music video, filmed at the Miami Grand Prix, also achieved viral sensation, becoming the most-viewed YouTube video worldwide within 24 hours and amassing over 23 million views to date.

Tickets go on presale for Emirates NBD customers starting Friday, 11th July 2025 at 11pm GST, and for Yas Annual Pass Holders and Live Nation members from Saturday, 12th July 2025 12pm GST. The general on-sale goes live from Sunday, 13th July 2025 at 12pm GST via LiveNation.me, PlatinumList.net and Ticketmaster.ae . Prices start from AED 195 with special VIP packages.

Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation have joined forces to bring this extraordinary experience to the UAE. Both are renowned for producing world-class events and creating memorable moments for fans across the region. This collaboration guarantees an unforgettable spectacle that fans will not want to miss.

NOTES TO THE EDITOR

About Karan Aujla

Born and raised in the village of Ghurala in Northern Punjab, India., Aujla discovered Punjabi folk music, after his parent’s untimely death. Now based in Vancouver, B.C. since 2014, the 27-year-old artist turned tragedy into triumph and began his career writing for prominent names in the Punjabi music scene including Jassi Gill. Aujla’s debut studio album, BacTHAfuKUP (B.T.F.U.), released in 2021, achieved remarkable success with over a hundred million streams and reaching #6 on Spotify’s Global Chart. He further solidified his stature as a global ambassador of Punjabi heritage and culture, ranking #38 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking. Aujla’s second studio album ‘Making Memories’ executive produced by Ikky made waves in 2023 by debuting at #5 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart, marking the highest-charting debut for a Punjabi album in Canadian history. The 9-track album was a collection of refreshing, summery tracks that maintained a consistent ‘contemporary punjabi-pop’ soundscape combining Punjabi-folk music sensibilities with more accessible western new-age sounds. It garnered 7.5 million streams in Canada and over 24 million globally in its first week, with every track charting in the Top 200 in both India and Canada. Released via Warner Music Canada, ‘Making Memories’ not only topped Billboard but also reached #3 on Spotify’s Global Top Albums and claimed #1 on Apple Music charts in India and Canada, with over 1 billion streams and a spot on the Global Digital Artist List at #38. In the same year, Aujla and Ikky made it to YouTube Canada's most popular music videos of 2023 list with ‘52 Bars’ and ‘Take It Easy’ from their ‘Four You’ EP achieving the #3 and the #8 spot respectively. His follow-up release ‘Street Dreams’ in 2024, a collaborative project featuring DIVINE and released via Mass Appeal, secured Top 20s in over 20 countries and debuted at #22 on Billboard Canada and dominated YouTube’s Trending Charts. In 2024, Aujla made global history as he became the first-ever Punjabi artist to take home the fan-voted TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award, an accolade he now shares with Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber and Avril Lavigne. In the same year, he marked his debut innings in Bollywood with Bad Newz lending his vocals for Tauba Tauba that became the first ever Bollywood film song to top the Spotify Global Charts at the #8 spot and entered the YouTube’s Trending Charts Top 100. ‘Wavy’ released in the same year earned Aujla his first-ever top 10 hit on the Canadian Albums chart as it peaked at No. 7. Dubbed as one of ‘India's fastest rising prominent Punjabi artists’, Aujla’s online presence is equally impressive, nearing 3 billion views on YouTube, over one billion audio streams worldwide, and maintaining 17 million monthly Spotify listeners alongside a growing base of 8 million social media followers. From collaborating with Nas, Pusha T, YG, One Republic and Preston Pablo to his partnership with Stake; Aujla is already being hailed as a global phenomenon and he is only just getting started with dreaming even bigger!