Dream Theater Live in Dubai

What happens when Mozart meets Metal? You get Dream Theater! Dream Theater, the progressive metal band will take the stage under Dubai skies on October 6th at The Dome, Dubai Sports City.

25 years ago, Dream Theater released their iconic Images and Words album that earned them recognition and a place among the ranks of the renowned in music history. Hits such as ‘pull me under’ and ‘another day’ received heavy radio play and video rotations on popular music channels back in the day. This album gave impetus to the bands following efforts and saw them building a globally wide spread loyal fan base. They are currently close to concluding the final leg of their ‘Images and Words & Beyond 25th Anniversary Tour’ after globetrotting through US, Europe & Asia and now their long overdue entry into the Middle East.

To their credit, this platinum selling, Grammy nominated band has released 13 studio albums. Dream Theater has long yearned to break into this region. Now for the first time, Dubai will give Middle East fans the unique opportunity to experience this pioneering bands multifarious mix of rock maestros performing their hard-hitting tunes from this breakthrough album

Each member of the band has collected accolades over the years that include John Petrucci’s recognition of ‘100 greatest metal guitarists’, John Myung and Jordan Rudess voted ‘greatest bass player and keyboardist of all time’ respectively by various magazines, Mike Mangini’s ‘worlds fastest drummer’ title and James Labrie’s remarkable solo albums. Expect ardent fans to sing along with James, play air guitar to Petrucci’s guitar chops, geek in with Jordans synth and figure out how Myung’s fingers can play so fast on a bass guitar and air drum to Manginis skin slamming! (You know you’re reading this from a vintage fan of the band)

Their concert will spread out for at least three hours and expectant fans can bask in the exceptional performance of their cult classics with technical proficiency that will demand musical mood swings from head banging to fist pumping to singing along to relishing in a highly charged atmosphere. You don’t want to miss a class act when they're coming to play in Dubai. The band seems to have only gotten better with age and show no signs of slowing down. The sheer energy of their shows are just worth the watch, coupled with their distinctive sound. Mainstage owner & event promoter Ryan Noronha says ‘This is the regions most anticipated show for the world of rock and metal’

Grab your tickets and share in this Dream!

The Dome

Dubai Sports City