Secondhand Serenade will return to Dubai for a full-band performance on Saturday 5 December 2026, with singer-songwriter John Vesely bringing The Long Night Tour – Live with Full Band to Jubilee Park at Expo City Dubai.
The concert was announced by Live Nation Middle East following strong demand for the emo-pop act’s previous Dubai appearance, which sold out shortly after tickets went on sale.
Secondhand Serenade celebrates 20 years of Awake
The Dubai show forms part of a milestone year for Vesely, who is celebrating two decades since the release of Awake, the album that launched Secondhand Serenade onto the international stage.
After building a devoted fanbase as MySpace’s top unsigned artist, Vesely transformed his self-released acoustic recordings into a global success. The breakthrough included Fall For You, which achieved triple Platinum status and reached the Top 5 on US radio.
Fans attending the Dubai show can expect a full-band performance featuring songs from across Secondhand Serenade’s catalogue, including the project’s best-known hits.
Ticket sale dates and presale information
General ticket sales begin at 12pm GST on Wednesday 1 July 2026 through Live Nation Middle East and Ticketmaster UAE.
VIP Meet & Greet experience available
A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet Experiences will also be available as add-ons to standard concert tickets.
The package includes:
- Early venue entry one hour before general admission
- First access to the merchandise stand
- A Q&A session with John Vesely
- A personal photo with the artist
- Signing of one personal item and the official tour poster
- A VIP-exclusive collectible poster
- An exclusive listening session featuring an unreleased Secondhand Serenade song
High demand expected
Organisers expect tickets to sell quickly, pointing to the rapid sell-out of Secondhand Serenade’s previous Dubai concert.
Fans hoping to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets as soon as sales open, particularly those interested in the limited VIP experiences.
