Jack Daniel’s Battle of the Bands returns to the UAE for 2026, bringing five weeks of live performances by emerging local artists and bands.
The first heat will take place on Wednesday, August 12, at Bla Bla by McGettigan’s in JBR from 8pm. Each week, new performers will compete before live audiences and industry judges for a place in the Grand Finale.
The event will also feature audience giveaways, activations and a scratch-and-win experience, followed by an after-party with Bla Bla’s resident DJ from midnight to 3am.
The 2026 winner will receive a trip to the Jack Daniel Distillery in Tennessee and the opportunity to record at a professional studio in Nashville. The competition aims to support original music and showcase the UAE’s emerging musical talent.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday August 12
Time: 8pm-midnight (Heat 1) midnight-3am (after-party)
For bookings: Email [email protected] or visit blabladubai.ae
