The 27th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards is set to take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on January 22 and 23, 2027. Tickets for the two-day celebration are now available worldwide through the official ticketing platforms.
The upcoming edition will mark IIFA’s fourth showcase in Abu Dhabi and is being organised in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. The event will bring together leading names from the Hindi film industry for two days of awards, performances and digital entertainment.
IIFA Awards 2027 Performers and Hosts
The main IIFA Awards ceremony will feature live performances from several prominent Bollywood stars, including Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor. The awards night will be hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar and actor Varun Dhawan, who will take the stage together.
The IIFA Digital Awards will have a separate hosting combination, with actor Pankaj Tripathi making his hosting debut alongside Ali Fazal. The ceremony will recognise achievements in digital storytelling and direct-to-digital releases.
IIFA Awards 2027 Tickets and Event Details
Tickets and passes for IIFA Awards 2027 have gone on sale to audiences worldwide. Fans can purchase them through the official Etihad Arena and Platinumlist ticketing platforms.
The event will be held on January 22 and 23, 2027, at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. With a major lineup of performers and hosts already announced, the upcoming edition is expected to bring another large-scale Bollywood celebration to the UAE.
IIFA 2027 Global Streaming and Broadcast
IIFA is expanding its digital reach for its 27th edition through a new partnership with YouTube, which will stream the awards ceremony live for audiences around the world.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited will return as the official television broadcast partner for the third consecutive year. Meanwhile, real estate developer Sobha Realty will continue as the presenting sponsor for both the main IIFA Weekend & Awards and the digital awards categories.
With global streaming, television coverage and a star-studded performance lineup, IIFA Awards 2027 is set to bring its latest edition to audiences in Abu Dhabi and around the world.