AccessPass has announced the launch of the AccessPass Festival, a new sports and music event that will take place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at 321 Sports on Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The inaugural edition will be headlined by The Calling, marking the American rock band’s first performance in the Middle East.
The Calling, known for the 2001 single “Wherever You Will Go,” achieved a long-running presence on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart, where the track held the top position for 23 weeks. The band is expected to perform a selection of well-known songs, including “Adrienne,” “Could It Be Any Harder,” and “Anything.”
AccessPass Festival is positioned as a combined music and sports experience, hosted at the multipurpose 321 Sports facility. According to the organisers, the festival will also feature additional artists, including notable Filipino performers, with further announcements to follow.
Pre-sale registration is currently open on the official festival website, allowing audiences to receive information on early-bird pricing, ticket categories, and updates on the full programme and headliners.
