The iconic boy band will perform an exclusive show at Etihad Arena later this year.
If history really does repeat itself, another instant sell-out is upon us as Backstreet Boys returns to Abu Dhabi. In case you missed it, the beloved pop group performed at Etihad Arena last year, with 17,000 fans scooping up tickets to the concert in a matter of hours and making it the quickest selling arena show in the UAE. The upcoming show, brought to the UAE by Live Nation Middle East, will take place on Wednesday, 23 October 2024.
As for what you can expect? Another spectacular showcase of upbeat tunes and synchronised moves infused with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Throwback classics like “Everybody” and “I Want It That Way” aside, tracks from their latest album will also make an appearance — but more on that later. We’re told that while Kevin Richardson will be absent due to scheduling conflicts, a complete Backstreet Boys experience will still be delivered courtesy of members Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and Brian Littrell.
For nearly three decades now, the Backstreet Boys have been at the forefront of pop music, earning their place as one of the most influential pop acts in history. With countless #1 hits, record-setting tours, numerous awards, and over 130 million records sold worldwide, they are officially recognised as the best-selling boy band in history. Following the release of their first album, Backstreet Boys in 1996, the group has had a meteoric rise to fame, receiving nine Grammy Awards nominations amongst an abundance of other accolades over their career to date.
In early 2019, the Backstreet Boys released their tenth studio album DNA on RCA Records. The album debuted at #1 and features the Top 10 hit “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” along with a myriad of other catchy numbers. The critically acclaimed single was nominated for the Pop Duo/Group Performance Grammy in 2019 and marked the band’s return to the Billboard Hot 100 after a decade. Upon its release, the single soared to #1 on iTunes Top Songs and Global charts, charting in over 22 countries.
May 2019 saw the launch of the DNA World Tour, the group’s biggest arena tour in 18 years, fuelled by the global success of their #1 album. The tour witnessed the Backstreet Boys selling out arenas across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Over the years, they’ve continued to captivate millions worldwide with their impressive catalogue of hit songs and creative collaborations, and promise to do just that again when they touch down in Abu Dhabi this October.
Available via www.livenation.me, tickets range in price from AED 295 (General Admission) to AED 995 per person (Golden Circle).
DSCVR: Backstreet Boys. Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. @etihadpark
