DUBAI – A look ahead to the major events of Thursday, 27 January at Expo 2020 Dubai
Slovak Republic National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
Health & Wellness Week Day 1
Celebrating Unsung Heroes – flagship event
- The session brings together the unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic who are spread across many sectors and geographies, to share their stories, inspire acts of generosity, and give gratitude to heroes across the world
- 1300–1530, Terra Auditorium
Expo Live Impact Series: breaking barriers through digital medicine
- A panel discussion on how combining the human element with technology helps break the stigma around mental health
- 1600–1700, The Good Place by Expo Live
Other activities
H2O Sounds of Water Orchestra Concert in Al Wasl
- Be amazed by this unique orchestra from Paraguay, who use instruments made of reused materials related to water like bottles, drums, hoses, pipes and funnels to raise awareness about water care
- 1630, Al Wasl Stage
Dreams of Al-Andalus, a concert fusing Arabic-Spanish music
- The sextet Música Antigua, led by Eduardo Paniagua, winner of several classical music awards, will present its latest show, ´Sueño de Al-Andalous´ (Dreams of Al-Andalus)
- 1730, 1815 and 1900, Spain Pavilion
Dina Stars & Danny Lee
- Indulge in a double helping of music and dance. First, Danny Lee, a leading choreographer, stuns with a wild opening performance followed by Dina Stars, a rapidly-rising, emotive, pop-influenced, singer-songwriter from Jordan
- 1900–1945, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
COMING UP
28 JANUARY
Andorra National Day
- 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
- 1915, Media conference with Xavier Espot, Head of Government, Andorra, EMC level 2
Andorran traditional dance show
- 1430, Al Wasl Plaza
Health & Wellness Week – Day 2
Women in Arabia and Islam: Charting the Course of Health and Wellness in History
- The event showcases true stories and accounts of the crucial and influential roles women from the Arab and Islamic world have had in promoting health and wellness throughout history
- 1100–1300, Women’s Pavilion
Expo Live Impact Series: Technologies transforming healthcare
- A panel discussion exploring the impact different technologies have on healthcare and how transformative they can be
- 1600–1700, The Good Place by Expo Live
Other activities
Live Street Art
- Be dazzled by New Zealand’s top graffiti artists who are gathered together to showcase the beauty of Māori and Pacific Island street art exclusively for Expo 2020 Dubai
- Various times, Al Forsan Park
Carlos Macías Concert | Mexico
- Experience a virtuoso singer who is one of Mexico’s best bolero and contemporary ballad composers. A multi-award winner, with four Latin Grammy nominations
- 1830–1930, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
DJ Saif & Sound @ Expo
- Saif & Sound is an award-winning DJ and MC, whose skills and unique style has led him to perform at some of the region’s biggest events, including shows alongside Coldplay, Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Travis Scott and Jason Derulo
- 1930–2030 and 2200–2330, Jubilee Stage
Balqees @ Expo
- A rare chance to enjoy a concert by this Yemeni-Emirati virtuoso singer. Daughter of well-known Yemeni singer, Ahmed Fathi, she has achieved great success in her own right, having been named the best singer in the Middle East in 2015
- 2000, Jubilee Stage
29 JANUARY
Australia National Day
- 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
Australia National Day celebrations
- Australian National Day concert featuring Baker Boy, Mitch Tambo, indigenous dancers and the Pacific Family dance group
- 2100, Australia Pavilion
Morello Twins – Music Performance
- Don’t miss this emerging electronic music duo from the Netherlands who have been electrifying listeners across the globe with their Future House
- 2300–0030, Jubilee Stage
Health and Wellness Week – Day 3
Cultures in Conversation | Practices of Care and Commoning
- An event examining what we mean by the practice of care and how ‘caring’ for someone is seen differently around the world
- 1630–1800, DP World Atrium
Other activities
Csik Band
- The most popular performers of Hungarian folk music for three decades, this multiple award-winning band cleverly combine various elements of Hungarian folk music, pop, rock and world music into its own unique style
- 1730-1830, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Jerome Deligero – Music Performance
- Jerome Deligero is a Dubai singer-songwriter producing and writing lush guitar-driven indie-pop. His writing is a unique blend of hope and questioning
- 1930-2020, Jubilee Stage
Jacob Collier – Music Performance
- Enjoy the amazing talent of this young musician – the first British artist to receive a Grammy Award for each of his first four albums. This success has led to musical collaborators and fans, including Coldplay and Ty Dolla $ign
- 2100–2230, Jubilee Stage
30 JANUARY
Armenia National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
Armenian State Symphony Orchestra
- The orchestra performs over 50 concerts annually, with a rich and multifarious repertoire covering multiple musical genres and performance formats
- 1600-1700, Al Wasl Stage
Armenian Colours
- Enjoy a lively and colourful performance of Armenian ethnic and contemporary dance, music and beautiful singing
- 2000-2040, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
Health and Wellness Week – Day 4
World Majlis | Healthier World, Healthier People: Designing Spaces that Heal our Planet
- Thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers consider the health risks associated with humans and nature’s increasing proximity, and ask how we can design and build resilient spaces that coexist with nature
- 1600-1800, Terra Auditorium
Other activities
Alira
- Emirati hitmaker Alira will take the audience through a stunning, multi-layered choreography supported by scores of performers and giant wings
- “We Are One” is Alira’s original composition, inspired by Expo 2020 Dubai and comes after he released his first single, “Take Flight”
- 1845-1900, Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre
31 JANUARY
Israel National Day
- 1015, Al Wasl Plaza
New Zealand National Day
- 1615, Al Wasl Plaza
Health & Wellness – Day 5
Health in the Urban Space
- In this panel discussion, experts from the Swiss School of Public Health Network (SSPH+) discuss the public health challenges and opportunities in urban areas
- 1200–1500, Swiss Pavilion
The Next Wave: Preventing and Preparing to Beat the Next Pandemic
- The topics will range from spotlighting the undeniable link between human and animal health to strengthening the resilience of health systems in the face of future pandemics
- 1400-1600, Terra Auditorium
Expo Live Impact Series | Keeping it Simple, Saving Lives
- A panel discussion addressing the importance of clean instruments, and how something so simple can prevent diseases and save lives
- Speakers include Expo Live grantees:
- Zubaida Bai, founder at Ayzh Health from India
- Saji Zagha, co-founder at Noor Medical from Germany
- 1600-1645, The Hub at The Good Place
Women’s World Majlis | Women on the Frontline or the Line of Fire?
- This event focuses on the way that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted existing gender inequalities in healthcare professions, as well as the acute challenges of being a frontline female healthcare worker
- 1500-1630, Women’s Pavilion
Other activities
Outlier Series | Women and Sustainability: Four Perspectives of Architecture, Design, Education and Corporations
- Join a panel discussion on the role of women in tackling the challenge of sustainability from four different approaches in the fields of Architecture, Design, Education and Corporations
- 1030–1230, Women’s Pavilion
Eugenia, Tania and Guadalupe Concert
- Three Mexican singers who are considered to be among the best voices and most-loved performers in their region
- 1800–2000, Jubilee Stage