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IIFA Awards 2027: Abu Dhabi to Host Star-Studded Event with Kareena Kapoor Khan
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 16:15
IIFA Awards 2027: Abu Dhabi to Host Star-Studded Event with Kareena Kapoor Khan
- •The 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place on January 22 and 23 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
- •This marks the fourth time Abu Dhabi is hosting the prestigious awards ceremony, celebrating Indian cinema on an international scale.
- •Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Shahid Kapoor are confirmed to participate, with Kareena set to perform.
- •Varun Dhawan will debut as a host, joining Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul to anchor the main ceremony.
- •For the first time, the main awards presentation will be livestreamed globally on YouTube for audiences worldwide.
Key Questions Answered
The 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards will be held on January 22 and 23, 2027, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
The main awards ceremony will be anchored by Varun Dhawan making his hosting debut, alongside Karan Johar and Maniesh Paul.
In a first for the ceremony, the main awards presentation will be livestreamed globally on YouTube, allowing online audiences worldwide to watch the event.
