TICKETS TO THE WORLD’ S GREATEST SHOW ON SALE
Expo 2020 Dubai tickets went on sale worldwide yesterday, ahead of the opening of the six-month event on October 1. |
Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale. All UAE residents aged 18 and above who purchase an Expo 2020 Season Pass or Family Package before August 14 can enter into a draw for the chance to win a prized place for themselves and a guest at the star-studded opening ceremony on September 30 with headline acts to be revealed soon. Fifty lucky winners will be announced in first week of September via Expo 2020s social-media channels, followed by a personal invitation to attend the ceremony.
Stunning visuals
The opening ceremony will feature stunning visuals and world-class acts, and will take place at Al Wasl Plaza featuring the world’s largest 360-degree projection surface. The ceremony draws inspiration directly from Expo 2020s theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ and its three subthemes, joining humanity’s journey of Opportunity, rising to the highest heights of Mobility and exploring the spectrum of Sustainability.
Mohammad Al Ansaari, VicePresident – Communications, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “This is a great moment of joy, pride and optimism for all of us. The UAE is a country where people of different languages, religions and race live together in harmony and we are thrilled to welcome the rest of the world to be part of this inclusive journey. Everyone is invited to share their success stories and their aims for a brighter, more resourceful and more collaborative future. As a global platform for knowledge-based, sustainable and innovation-focused progress, Expo 2020 has the power to shape the destiny of our world.”
Once in a lifetime
Sholto Douglas-Home, Chief Sales & Marcomms Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo 2020s opening ceremony will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the living history of the UAE as we celebrate the Arab world’s biggest event. A milestone moment that ties in with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee, the opening ceremony marks the realisation of our vision and hard work.”
Expo’s stellar global entertainment line-up includes – so far – Oscar-winning A.R. Rahman’s pioneering women’s ensemble the Firdaus Orchestra;
Bollywood sensation Sonam Kapoor; celebrated Emirati singer Ahlam; the famously slick Russian Bolshoi; and the compelling Expo Beats programme – a monthly music festival.
Wellness events
Sports fans will have the opportunity to witness the world’s largest Brazilian jiu-jitsu lesson, get to grips with exciting football-based sport teqball, meet their sporting heroes, and sign up to one of the many complimentary runs, fitness activities and wellness events.
With up to 60 live events a day – including film nights, poetry readings, art activations, musical concerts, cultural tours, parades and interactive journeys for all ages – as well as more than 200 food and beverage options, the site will be alive with sounds, rhythms and flavours from across the globe.