The 27th edition of the International Indian Film Academy Awards is set to return to Abu Dhabi in January 2027. IIFA Awards 2027 will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on January 22 and 23, bringing Bollywood stars, performers and digital entertainment personalities together for a two-day celebration.The main IIFA Awards ceremony will be hosted by Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan. The IIFA Digital Awards, which will celebrate talent from the streaming and digital entertainment space, will feature Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal as hosts. For Tripathi, the event will mark his first time hosting an awards show.Tickets for the main IIFA Awards are already on sale, with prices currently starting at AED 100. The event will also be livestreamed globally on YouTube for the first time, giving fans outside Abu Dhabi an option to watch the celebration online.Key HighlightsIIFA Awards 2027 will be held on January 22 and 23.The venue is Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan will host the main IIFA Awards.Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal will host the IIFA Digital Awards.Confirmed performers include Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor.IIFA Awards tickets start from AED 100.The main awards ceremony will stream globally on YouTube for the first time.IIFA Awards 2027 Release Date and VenueIIFA Awards 2027 will take place across January 22 and 23, 2027, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.The 2027 edition will be the fourth IIFA showcase in Abu Dhabi. The event is being held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral. IIFA has described the upcoming edition as a two-day celebration bringing Indian cinema, music, entertainment and audiences together on a global stage.The main IIFA Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 23, while the Digital Awards will form part of the wider IIFA weekend.Who Will Host IIFA Awards 2027?Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan will take charge as hosts of the main IIFA Awards 2027.Both have extensive experience with Bollywood entertainment and television events, making their pairing one of the major highlights of the upcoming ceremony.The IIFA Digital Awards will have a separate hosting lineup. Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal are set to host the digital-focused awards. Tripathi will be hosting an awards show for the first time, adding another highlight to his appearance at the event.IIFA Digital Awards 2027The IIFA Digital Awards will recognise work across the streaming and digital entertainment space. The category has become an important part of the IIFA weekend as audiences increasingly consume films, series and other entertainment through streaming platforms.Pankaj Tripathi has been associated with several successful films and streaming projects, including Mirzapur, Ludo, Mimi and Stree. His move from acting to hosting is expected to be one of the talking points of the Digital Awards.Ali Fazal will join him as co-host for the ceremony.IIFA Awards 2027 PerformersSeveral major Bollywood names have already been announced for the IIFA 2027 performance lineup.Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor are confirmed performers for the awards weekend. Salman Khan's return to the IIFA stage is particularly notable, with the actor having a long association with the awards.The full performance lineup may expand as IIFA makes additional announcements closer to the event.IIFA Awards 2027 Tickets and PriceIIFA Awards 2027 tickets are currently available through the official Etihad Arena ticket platform.The published ticket categories for the main IIFA Awards currently include:Bronze: AED 100Silver: AED 200Gold: AED 400Diamond: AED 600These prices include VAT according to the official Etihad Arena listing. The venue has also stated that the IIFA event is a public ticketed and invitation series.Fans planning to attend should check the official venue listing for the latest availability, seating categories and ticket conditions.How to Watch IIFA Awards 2027 Online?For audiences who cannot travel to Abu Dhabi, IIFA 2027 will have a major digital viewing option.The main IIFA Awards will be livestreamed globally on YouTube for the first time. The partnership is also expected to bring additional IIFA-related content, including celebrity conversations, creator content and behind-the-scenes material around the awards.This means viewers outside the UAE will have an opportunity to follow the main ceremony without attending Etihad Arena.What to Expect From IIFA 2027?The upcoming IIFA weekend will combine the main film awards with the IIFA Digital Awards, live performances and celebrity appearances.With Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan hosting the main ceremony, Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal leading the Digital Awards, and performers including Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, the event will bring together different parts of India's entertainment industry.The January 22-23 celebration will also mark another chapter in IIFA's association with Abu Dhabi. With tickets already available and a global YouTube livestream planned, the 2027 edition is set to reach both audiences inside the Etihad Arena and viewers watching from around the world.
