{"id":52994,"date":"2026-04-11T15:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T15:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=52994"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:23:50","slug":"dubais-favourite-jazz-event-is-back-for-one-night-this-april-and-its-worth-booking-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/dubais-favourite-jazz-event-is-back-for-one-night-this-april-and-its-worth-booking-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai\u2019s Favourite Jazz Event Is Back for One Night This April and it&#8217;s Worth Booking Early"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a slow evening, well-dressed people, and live jazz, this is one to book early. Blue Note returns to Dubai Opera on April 30 to <strong>celebrate International Jazz Day with a one-night live show<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of those events you feel lucky to get into. The first edition was sold out, and tickets for this one won\u2019t stay around for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Note, the jazz label founded in 1939, is behind some of the most influential jazz recordings. This special evening brings that sound to the stage with a new lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What to expect from the event? The star of the show is <strong>Peter Long<\/strong>. Known for his work at Ronnie Scott\u2019s jazz club in London, he will now perform at Dubai Opera with his band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1342370432.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1342370432.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1342370432-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1342370432-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_1342370432-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Francesco Cafiso Duo will join the evening<\/strong> as a special guest. Cafiso is an award-winning Italian saxophonist who gained international recognition at just 11 and is known for his precise, expressive style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hard bop and modal jazz<\/strong> are also part of the programme, with music associated with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Herbie Hancock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Book your tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to be there on April 30, don\u2019t leave it too late. The last edition sold out, and this one will fill up fast. You can book your tickets below and celebrate International Jazz Day with Blue Note at Dubai Opera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"py-0\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 px-0 rounded-xl overflow-hidden\" data-slot=\"card-content\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/105287\/blue-note-celebrates-international-jazz-day\" class=\"\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.platinumlist.net\/upload\/event\/blue_note_celebrates_international_jazz_2026_apr_30_dubai_opera_105287-full-en1771927016.jpeg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" alt=\"Blue Note Celebrates International Jazz Day in Dubai\" class=\"size-full! object-cover m-0! rounded-none!\"\/> <\/a><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 md:px-6\"><div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/105287\/blue-note-celebrates-international-jazz-day\" class=\"text-title-base font-bold hover:text-link-base line-clamp-2\"> Blue Note Celebrates International Jazz Day in Dubai <\/a> <span class=\"text-sm text-content-secondary\"> Thu 30 Apr <\/span><\/div><div class=\"flex flex-row justify-between gap-4 mt-auto\"> <span class=\"font-bold\"> AED\u00a0290.00 <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/dubai.platinumlist.net\/aed\/event-tickets\/105287\/blue-note-celebrates-international-jazz-day\" class=\"text-link-base hover:text-link-hover\"> Buy now <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The event starts at 8 PM, with doors opening 30 minutes before. It\u2019s worth arriving on time, as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/dubai-opera-introduces-strict-no-entry-rule-for-latecomers\/\">Dubai Opera has a strict no-entry policy for latecomers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s your first time at the venue, you might have a few questions about how to get there and what to wear for the evening. You can find all the info in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/first-timers-guide-to-dubai-opera\/\">Dubai Opera guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a slow evening, well-dressed people, and live jazz, this is one to book early. Blue Note returns to Dubai Opera on April 30 to celebrate International Jazz Day with a one-night live show. It\u2019s one of those events you feel lucky to get into. 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