Thursday, 11 June | Doors Open 7PM

ROSS LEARMONTH & ARNO CARSTENS AT BLA BLA BY McGETTIGAN'S

The World Cup 2026 kicks off on Thursday, 11 June with Mexico v South Africa at 11pm. Before the opening match screens live, Bla Bla by McGettigan's presents a special kick-off concert featuring two of South Africa's biggest music stars, Ross Learmonth (formerly of Prime Circle) and Arno Carstens (Springbok Nude Girls).

The duo will perform some of their biggest hits, including Do You Feel, Hello, Breathing, Blue Eyes and Genie.

The concert takes place in the iconic Tent at Bla Bla, transformed into The Stadium for the World Cup and forming part of one of Dubai's biggest fan zones, with matches screened live on huge screens in The Stadium, The Arena and The Boot Room.

Doors open at 7pm, with South African support artist Aston Wylie taking to the stage from 7.30pm before Ross and Arno perform from 9pm.

General Admission Standing Ticket: AED 160 per person, including one drink.

Match-only ticket holders may enter from 10.30pm.

21+ only.

Refund Policy:

Cancellations made 14 days or more before an event are eligible for 100% refund.

Cancellations made 7 days or more before an event are eligible for 50% refund.

Cancellations made within 7 days or less before an event are not eligible for any refund.

Bank and credit card charges may be applied to refunds.