IIFA Announces Exclusive 20% Diwali Offer on 2027 Awards Tickets Ahead of Star-Studded Abu Dhabi Celebration.
48-Hour Diwali Dhamaka Offers 20% Discount on Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards 2027 Tickets Using Promo Code IIFADIWALI20.
Abu Dhabi(News Desk):: The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has announced an exclusive 48-hour Diwali promotional offer, giving fans an opportunity to enjoy 20 per cent off tickets for the Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards 2027.
The special Diwali offer is valid on 7 and 8 November 2026 only. Fans can avail themselves of the discount by using the promotional code IIFADIWALI20 when booking their tickets, subject to applicable terms and conditions.
The 27th edition of the IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place on 22 and 23 January 2027 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 100 stars, celebrated filmmakers, music icons and leading personalities from the Indian entertainment industry for a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema.
The star-studded event will feature an impressive line-up of Bollywood celebrities, hosts and performers, including Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul, Ananya Panday, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Nora Fatehi, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee, Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Other prominent personalities expected to be part of the celebrations include Ram Charan, Rani Mukerji, Vicky Kaushal, A. R. Rahman, Ravi Kishan, Chunky Panday, Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Anupam Kher, Mrunal Thakur, Urvashi Rautela, David Dhawan and Rajkumar Santoshi, alongside acclaimed filmmakers and distinguished industry figures.
Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee to Host IIFA Digital Awards
Actors Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee will co-host the IIFA Digital Awards 2027, celebrating the growing influence of digital entertainment and the new generation of Indian storytelling.
Pankaj Tripathi expressed his excitement about hosting an awards show for the first time, describing the opportunity as both exciting and humbling. He said that while he had spent much of his career telling stories through characters in front of the camera, stepping onto the IIFA stage in a hosting role would be a special new experience. He also welcomed IIFA’s recognition of the evolving digital entertainment landscape and said he hoped to bring warmth and humour to the occasion.
Ali Fazal said he was looking forward to returning to the IIFA stage in a hosting capacity. He highlighted the platform’s evolution alongside changing audience preferences and expressed his excitement about celebrating the new generation of Indian storytelling in Abu Dhabi.
Abhishek Banerjee also welcomed the opportunity to return to Yas Island, describing his association with IIFA as an incredible journey. He said he was excited to celebrate the talent and creativity shaping the digital entertainment industry.
Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan to Lead Musical Performances
Music lovers can also look forward to electrifying performances by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan.
Himesh Reshammiya said his return to IIFA was particularly meaningful, recalling his association with the awards since 2006, when he performed on the IIFA stage and received an award for Aashiq Banaya Aapne.
He revealed that his performance would include some of his timeless chartbusters as well as his latest hit song Afsana Banaya Aapne. The song marks a reunion with actor Emraan Hashmi after 20 years, making the occasion especially memorable.
Sunidhi Chauhan also expressed her excitement about performing at the IIFA Digital Awards in Abu Dhabi. She said music has the power to connect people across cultures and borders and that she was looking forward to creating another unforgettable live experience for audiences.
Abu Dhabi Set for a Global Celebration of Indian Cinema
With more than 100 stars and leading figures from the Indian film and entertainment industry expected to participate, the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards promises to bring together the best of Indian cinema on an international platform.
The event will further strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a destination for major international entertainment and cultural celebrations, welcoming audiences and visitors from across the world to Yas Island.
Tickets are available through EtihadArena.ae and Platinumlist.net. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the exclusive 20 per cent Diwali discount using promo code IIFADIWALI20 on 7 and 8 November 2026.
For exclusive updates, announcements and event information, audiences can also download The Club by IIFA app.
Event Details:
- Event: 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards 2027
- Dates: 22–23 January 2027
- Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Special Offer: 20% off Sobha Realty IIFA Digital Awards 2027 tickets
- Promo Code: IIFADIWALI20
- Offer Validity: 7–8 November 2026
- Ticket Booking: www.etihadarena.ae | www.platinumlist.net
- Official Website: www.iifa.com
