June is shaping up to be a busy! OTBE is bringing a mix of family theatre, live performances, and musical nights across QE2 Dubai and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, with a lineup that covers everything from kids’ adventures to evenings built around big stage favourites.
Whether you’re planning family outings, looking for things to do in Dubai, or trying to find something beyond the usual mall-and-dinner routine, this lineup covers a few very different moods. Younger audiences get interactive theatre and playful storytelling, while musical fans have a night built around familiar stage favourites.
Mother Goose at Theatre by QE2
Expect more than a classic nursery tale with Mother Goose at Theatre by QE2. This family show mixes songs, comedy, magical surprises, and appearances from Magic Phil, bringing plenty of interactive moments and unexpected fun along the way. With colourful characters and audience participation woven into the story, it’s the kind of theatre experience built to keep younger audiences wide-eyed from start to finish.
Best for: family outings, younger children, and a fun first theatre experience.
The Great Elf Escape at Theatre by QE2
The elves have officially had enough of workshop life. In The Great Elf Escape, a group of mischievous elves dreams of swapping snow for Dubai sunshine, beaches, and adventure, leading to a chaotic getaway plan that may, or may not, go exactly as expected. Expect playful trouble, fast-moving moments, and the kind of audience reactions that make family theatre even more fun.
Best for: energetic kids, family weekends, and children who love interactive stories.
The Naughty List on the QE2
Some holiday stories focus on the nice list. This one is much more interested in what happens on the other side. The Naughty List leans into festive mischief with unexpected twists, comedy, and larger-than-life personalities taking over the stage. Expect a show filled with playful chaos and moments that keep both kids and adults entertained.
Best for: families and audiences who like festive theatre with a cheekier side.
MTDXB Presents A Night at the Musicals
This is not one musical. It’s sixteen of them sharing one stage.
Fresh off an impressive run at the DXB Theatre Awards, MTDXB brings A Night at the Musicals to Jumeirah Beach Hotel Theatre for a show packed with Broadway and West End favourites. Expect a two-act performance moving through productions like Grease, Chicago, Dreamgirls, Dear Evan Hansen, and more, with big vocals, familiar songs, and the kind of moments that quietly turn audiences into singalong crowds.
Whether you’re already deep into the theatre world or simply recognize more show tunes than you’d like to admit, this is one of those nights built around nostalgia, energy, and songs people somehow never stop replaying.
Best for: musical lovers, date nights, and anyone who still knows every word to Summer Nights.
Still planning your month? Keep exploring more things to do in Dubai, upcoming performances, and family events happening across the city.
