WICKED Musical to Premiere in Dubai in January 2026

Broadway’s spellbinding smash hit brings the untold story of Oz to Dubai Opera for an exclusive three-week run

Broadway Entertainment Group and Dubai Opera have officially announced that the globally acclaimed musical WICKED will make its highly anticipated Dubai debut in early 2026. The production is set to run from January 28 to February 15, 2026, marking the first time the international phenomenon will be staged in the UAE.

Celebrated as one of Broadway’s most successful shows of all time, WICKED reimagines the Land of Oz long before Dorothy’s arrival, telling the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. With its powerful score, dazzling production, and deeply moving narrative of friendship, rivalry, and destiny, the show has captivated audiences around the world for over two decades.

The Dubai Opera run is expected to draw theatre lovers from across the region, adding another milestone to the city’s growing reputation as a global hub for arts and culture. For fans of musical theatre, WICKED’s debut promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the 2026 cultural calendar.