The Smashing Pumpkins announce first-ever UAE concert with Rock Invasion 2025

Alternative rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins are heading to the UAE for the very first time, bringing their epic Rock Invasion 2025 tour to Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Thursday, 9 October 2025.

This much-anticipated show is part of a wider Asia and Middle East tour, marking the band’s first return to the region in over a decade—and their debut performance in the Middle East. Expect a night of pure nostalgia, powerful performances, and timeless hits.

Tickets and Presale Dates

• Artist Presale: Wednesday, 21 May at 10am local time

• Live Nation Presale: Thursday, 22 May at 10am local time via livenation.me

• General Sale: Friday, 23 May at 12pm local time

  
  

Long-time fans can look forward to an unforgettable night featuring legendary tracks like Bullet With Butterfly Wings, 1979, Tonight, Tonight, alongside recent hits such as Sighommi and Beguiled.

With over 30 million albums sold globally, The Smashing Pumpkins have carved out a legacy of reinvention. Fronted by Billy Corgan, with James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin by his side, the band’s sonic journey has touched everything from shoegaze and goth to psychedelia and metal.

Their discography includes cult classics and award-winning albums like Siamese Dream, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, and their latest releases, ATUM and Aghori Mhori Mei—a testament to their ever-evolving creativity.

For the first time ever, UAE fans will be able to see the Pumpkins live, loud and in full force.

Whether you're a diehard fan from the ‘90s or a newer listener just discovering their sound, this is one show you won’t want to miss.

For ticket details and tour info, visit smashingpumpkins.com or livenation.me.