Club Social returns to Abu Dhabi with Usher headlining the music festival in April 2025

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Club Social returns with an electrifying line-up from 18-20 April at Etihad Park, Yas Island.

The region’s ultimate feel-good music festival, Club Social, is making its grand return to Etihad Park on Yas Island, with global R&B sensation Usher headlining the festival on 19 April, bringing his signature smooth vocals, chart-topping anthems, and unmatched stage presence to Abu Dhabi.

Presented by BRAG and Live Nation Middle East in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, Club Social 2025 promises an unforgettable three-day lineup featuring a mix of pop, indie, and alternative rock. Joining Usher on the bill are Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Raye, and London Grammar, with more acts yet to be announced.

Usher takes centre stage on 19 April

Few artists have shaped modern R&B and pop culture quite like Usher. With a career spanning over three decades and more than 80 million records sold worldwide, his music has defined generations. From dance floor anthems like Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris) to soulful ballads such as U Got It Bad, his influence remains as strong as ever.

Fresh off a record-breaking Las Vegas residency and the release of his highly anticipated ninth album, COMING HOME, Usher is bringing his dynamic energy to Yas Island for an exclusive Middle Eastern performance. Expect a show packed with iconic hits, fresh tracks, and the kind of high-energy choreography that has made him one of the best entertainers of all time.

An unmissable line-up

The weekend’s line-up is a dream for music fans, blending nostalgia with fresh sounds:

18 April: The festival kicks off with The Kooks, delivering Britpop classics like Naïve and She Moves in Her Own Way, followed by headliners Snow Patrol, whose anthems Chasing Cars and Run promise an emotional singalong moment.
19 April: It’s all about Usher. The global superstar will take over the stage for an electrifying performance that guarantees to be the festival’s highlight.
20 April: Raye, one of the UK’s most exciting breakout artists, brings her infectious dance-pop energy to the lineup, while indie darlings London Grammar will close out the festival with their ethereal sound and hauntingly beautiful vocals.