Colombian Reggaeton singer J Balvin heading to Abu Dhabi

Sunday, 18 August 2019 15:49

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Colombian Reggaeton singer J Balvin will play at The Arena in Abu Dhabi next month.

He'll perform on September 5 as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week that will complement the capital’s mega UFC 242 event.

The inaugural seven-day fight-and-fitness-themed festival will feature a series of nightlife and entertainment events organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

The concert will mark Balvin’s UAE debut as he finishes off the two-night Abu Dhabi Showdown Week ultimate concert series, which also includes a performance by superstar rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers on September 4.

A special early bird sale for Balvin’s concert starts on August 19 from 12 noon.

J Balvin is one of the top streaming music artists in the world, and is propelling Latin music new heights worldwide.

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