Green Day announced, through a post on social media , their first show in the Middle East. The band will perform on January 27, 2025, at Expo City Dubai , in the United Arab Emirates. The performance is part of their current world tour celebrating three of the group's albums: their most recent, Saviors , the 20th anniversary of American Idiot , and the 30th anniversary of Dookie .
The band shared their feelings about performing the show: “The anticipation of performing in the Middle East for the first time is immense. We have a loyal fan base all over the world and we can’t wait to celebrate the new year with them.”.
And for the opening act, the chosen group was the acclaimed The Offspring , who are also making their regional debut. In April, they celebrated the 30th anniversary of their third album, Smash , which featured the early hits of the pop-punk veterans.
Unique presentation
According to one of the event organizers, Thomas Ovesen , CEO of All Things Live Middle East , the band consisting of Billie Joe Armstrong , Mike Dirnt , and Tré Cool was one of the most requested by the audience.
“Green Day needs no introduction. They are, without a doubt, one of the most sought-after rock bands in our region. We are thrilled to bring them to the United Arab Emirates for their first show in the Middle East,” he says.
He also advises fans to plan ahead, as it will be a unique and unprecedented event.
“My advice to fans who want to attend this historic event is to book their tickets in advance, as we expect the show to sell out… The show will be held at a venue with a capacity of 30,000 people. We cannot expand or add a second show,” he emphasizes.
Tickets are now available through the official website .
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