DuNova: حفل موسيقى حية من لندن وأوروبا 2026

DuNova Dubai brings three acts from the European music scene to the Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA) on Wednesday 9 December 2026. DuNova is a new series of live music nights in the city, and this edition lines up ERÓNIKA, Asea Sool and the Nikolai Mishchenko Trio on one stage for an evening that moves between jazz, indie, soul, folk influences and electronic sounds.

If you like discovering artists before everyone else has heard of them, this is a good one to put in the diary. It is a curated night rather than a single headline gig, so the fun is in the contrast between the three sets.

About DuNova: London and Europe Live in Dubai

DuNova was founded and curated by Maria Semushkina, with the idea of bringing artists from London and wider Europe to Dubai audiences. The focus is on diverse musical cultures and contemporary sounds, so you will hear quite different styles over the course of one night.

The December edition is billed as London and Europe’s music scene live in Dubai. Each act brings its own background: a London singer with a cinematic pop sound, a Georgian sibling duo rooted in blues and folk, and a contemporary jazz trio led by a Berklee-trained pianist. Put together, it feels like a small festival line-up squeezed into a single evening.

Because the series is new, this is also a chance to see what DuNova is about early on. Nights like this tend to suit people who enjoy live music with a bit of variety and a curious crowd.

The Line-Up

ERÓNIKA

ERÓNIKA is a London-based singer, songwriter and actress signed to Warner Chappell. She describes her sound as Neo-Sacred Pop, a blend of powerful vocals, cinematic atmospheres and contemporary pop. Her Dubai set is an audiovisual performance with live musicians, dancers, choreography and video projections, so it is as much something to watch as to hear.

There is also a reason for her fans to pay close attention: the show includes a live premiere of unreleased songs from her upcoming album. You will be among the first to hear them on stage.

Asea Sool

Asea Sool is a musical project by Georgian siblings Beka and Atina Kornelius. Atina sings and Beka plays guitar. Their music mixes British rock’n’roll, American Delta blues, French chanson and traditional Georgian folk, which makes for a warm, rootsy set with a lot of character. If you have never heard Georgian folk melodies meeting the blues, this is a lovely introduction.

Nikolai Mishchenko Trio

The Nikolai Mishchenko Trio is a contemporary jazz group led by pianist and composer Nikolai Mishchenko, an award-winning graduate of Berklee College of Music. He is joined by bassist Rami Lakkis and drummer Boris Ionov. The trio combines improvisation with classical influences and electronic elements, so expect a set that keeps shifting shape rather than sticking to standards.

What to Expect on the Night

Think of the evening as three distinct moods. ERÓNIKA’s set leans towards big vocals and visuals, with dancers and projections adding to the music. Asea Sool bring an intimate, story-driven feel shaped by blues, chanson and folk. The Nikolai Mishchenko Trio close the circle with improvised jazz that draws on classical and electronic ideas.

The genres listed for the night are jazz, indie, soul, ethnic influences and electronic music. That range is the point of DuNova: you might come for one act and leave a fan of another. It is a good night to go with friends who have slightly different tastes, as there should be something for each of you.

Doors open in the early evening, with the performances following a little later. Check your ticket for the latest timings before you head out.

The Venue: Theatre of Digital Art (ToDA)

The concert takes place at the Theatre of Digital Art, better known as ToDA, in the Madinat Jumeirah area close to Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Its name says a lot about its focus, and it makes a fitting setting for a line-up that includes an audiovisual performance with video projections.

Give yourself enough time to find the venue and settle in before the first act begins.

Who It Is For

DuNova suits music lovers who like to explore. If your playlists jump from jazz piano to indie pop to folk, you will feel at home. It is also a good pick for anyone who misses the small-venue gig culture of London and other European cities and wants a taste of it in Dubai.

Jazz fans will want to catch the Nikolai Mishchenko Trio, pop and visual performance fans will enjoy ERÓNIKA’s audiovisual set, and anyone with a soft spot for blues and folk should not miss Asea Sool. Couples looking for a midweek date night with a difference could do a lot worse, too.

For more live music ideas, browse our guide to concerts in Dubai, see what else is on with our things to do in Dubai page, or plan the rest of the month with things to do in December.

DuNova on 9 December is a chance to hear three very different European acts in one evening, including new songs from ERÓNIKA’s forthcoming album. Grab your tickets, bring a friend with open ears and enjoy a night of fresh live music at ToDA.