The regional conflict has had a knock-on effect on the Kingdom’s entertainment calendar, with several major events, concerts and experiences either cancelled or pushed to later dates. From the Formula 1 Grand Prix to Cirque du Soleil and Bahrain Comic Con, some of the biggest names on this year’s lineup are no longer happening as planned.
For anyone with tickets, the main questions are straightforward: Is my event still on, and if not, how do I get a refund? The good news is that most organisers have already confirmed refund processes, and in several cases, refunds are being handled automatically with no action needed on your end.
Below you’ll find the current status of each affected event, what the organisers have said, and what you need to do about refunds.
Originally scheduled: 10–12 April 2026
The Bahrain Grand Prix will not be going ahead as planned. The FIA and Formula 1 confirmed the decision in a joint statement, and the Bahrain International Circuit has said that all ticketholders will be contacted by email with the option of a full refund or credit for a future event. Read more about this here.
If you bought tickets and haven’t received an email yet, keep an eye on your inbox or contact BIC directly.
Originally scheduled: 3 April 2026
Good news for André Rieu fans: this one hasn’t been cancelled, just postponed. The concert has been rescheduled to 19 March 2027 at the Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre. That’s a long wait, but at least it’s still on the cards. Hold on to your tickets and wait for updates from the venue on what this means for existing bookings.
Originally scheduled: 1–2 May 2026
Bahrain Comic Con has confirmed it won’t be going ahead this year. In a statement, the organisers said the safety of their community, fans, guests and partners comes first, and described the cancellation as “a brief pause” rather than a loss. No new dates have been announced yet, but the team has promised to return with a bigger and better edition when the time is right.
Originally scheduled: 25 March 2026
Josh Groban’s Bahrain date has been cancelled. The concert had been sold out and was going to be held at the Bahrain National Theatre. His team, in a recent statement, confirmed that all ticketholders will receive refunds within 21 working days.
Originally scheduled: 22–28 March 2026
Cirque du Soleil has cancelled all Corteo performances across Bahrain, Qatar and the UAE. Refunds will be processed automatically to the original payment method within 21 working days. No action is required from ticketholders; if you have questions, contact your point of sale.
For most of the cancelled events listed above, refunds are being handled automatically. Here’s a quick summary:
Cirque du Soleil (Corteo) — Automatic refund to original payment method within 21 working days.
Josh Groban — Automatic refund within 21 working days.
Bahrain Grand Prix — Email from BIC with refund or credit options.
André Rieu — Postponed to March 2027. Refund details TBC.
Bahrain Comic Con — Stay tuned for official information and next steps.
If your refund doesn’t arrive within the stated timeframe, contact the point of sale where you originally bought your tickets.
Depending on how the regional situation develops, more updates may follow. We’ll keep this page up to date, so share it with anyone you think is looking for information.
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