IIFA 2027 in Abu Dhabi: Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan to perform
The IIFA Weekend and Awards return to Etihad Arena on 22 and 23 January 2027, with Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan hosting the main awards night.
Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
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The IIFA Weekend and Awards, Indian cinema's travelling awards show, come back to Etihad Arena on Yas Island on 22 and 23 January 2027, the fourth time Abu Dhabi has hosted them. Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor are confirmed to perform.
Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal host the IIFA Digital Awards on Friday 22 January, and Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan host the main IIFA Awards on Saturday 23 January. For the first time, the awards will also be streamed live worldwide on YouTube.
Tickets for the main awards night are on Platinumlist from Dh200, and the ticket page lists the evening from 6pm. Some parts of the weekend are by invitation only, so check which event a ticket covers before you buy.