As we enter the final month of <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2022/03/01/31-celebrities-on-truly-impressive-expo-2020-dubai-prince-william-to-malala/" target="_blank">Expo 2020 Dubai</a>, the world fair's performance programme continues to please crowds. Music and dance fans still have a lot to forward to with another jam-packed four weeks that will feature everything from Arabic pop concerts to Syrian folk. Access to each event comes free with an Expo 2020 Dubai pass, unless otherwise specified. Here's the best of what the last few weeks have to offer: <b>What it is:</b> Beloved OPM boy band <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/2022/03/16/sb19-in-dubai-filipino-boy-band-touch-down-ahead-of-expo-2020-concert/" target="_blank">SB19 are in Dubai</a> ahead of a concert on Wednesday at DEC Arena in Expo 2020 Dubai. The band, which consists of members Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken and Justin, made their debut in 2018 and are known for hits <i>Bazinga </i>and <i>Mapa,</i> and were the first Filipino and South-East Asian act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards. They were nominated in 2021 in the Top Social Artist category alongside Blackpink, Ariana Grande, Seventeen and K-pop megastars BTS, who won the award. This is a paid-for event. Tickets are on sale for Dh50. The gold category has sold out, but silver tickets are still available from Platinum List. <b>Venue: </b>DEC Arena <b>Time:</b> 8.30pm <b>Date: </b>Wednesday, March 16 <b>What it is: </b>This jazz symphonic orchestra, led by jazz artist Sher Oston, will perform a repertoire of covers from stars such as Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, plus 19th and 20th-century composers. <b>Venue:</b> Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time: </b>6pm <b>Date:</b> Wednesday, March 16 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Iran <b>What it is: </b>With a career spanning 60 years, the singer and actress is one of Iran's biggest celebrities. Expect a set featuring her biggest hits such as <i>Hejrat</i> and <i>Man-O Gonjeshk-Hayeh Khouneh.</i> <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time:</b> 8.30pm <b>Date:</b> Thursday, March 17 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Jordan <b>What it is: </b>For the official closing party of the Jordan Pavilion, the singer will lead a traditional band and perform classic tracks showcasing the breadth of Levant folk music. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 9pm <b>Date:</b> Thursday, March 17 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Philippines <b>What it is: </b>Celebrating their 30th anniversary next year, Parokya ni Edgar is known for their brash novelty songs that poke fun at popular Pinoy pop culture. Expect to also hear some new tunes from their latest album <i>Borbolen</i>. <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time:</b> 8pm <b>Date:</b> Friday, March 18 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Hungary <b>What it is:</b> Popular European artist, Havasi — full name Balazs Havasi — is renowned for spectacular performances fusing classical music and rock with a blinding light show. Such an approach has made him a global drawcard, with the pianist and composer performing sell-out shows in New York's Carnegie Hall, Barbican Centre in London and the Sydney Opera House. <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time:</b> 7.30pm <b>Date:</b> Saturday, March 19 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Estonia <b>What it is: </b>One of Estonia's biggest acts, Noep — real name Andres Kopper — is a man of many talents. In addition to making waves at home with a stream of electropop singles such as last year's<i> Head Out Of The Water</i> and <i>Differences</i>, he also directed the 2012 Estonian comedy <i>Bad Hair Friday</i>. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 10pm <b>Date:</b> Saturday, March 19 What it is: Three Filipino bands will take to the streets to entertain the masses in an event as part of Expo Street Music. OPM stars Bandang Lapis, five-member alternative rock band Magnus Haven and the six-piece This Band will perform. <b>Venue: </b>Sustainability Plaza <b>Time: </b>9pm <b>Date:</b> Saturday, March 19 <b>What it is: </b>Nigerian-American Afrobeat star, singer-songwriter and record producer Davido will perform singles such as <i>Fall</i>, <i>If </i>and others during a one-off concert. He's known for blending traditional African beats with mainstream pop elements. <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time: </b>Saturday, March 19 <b>Date:</b> 9pm What it is: Iranian music star Ali Yasini is performing a concert under the theme of youth and connecting minds. The young singer-songwriter will play several instruments, including the guitar and piano, and perform some of his most popular hits. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 8pm <b>Date:</b> March 20 <b>What it is: </b>Popular Iranian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Reza Sadeghi is bringing his silky vocals and songs of love and peace to the Expo stage. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 8.30pm <b>Date: </b>Tuesday, March 22 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Mexico <b>What it is: </b>This will be the UAE debut performance of one of Mexico's biggest dance stars. Hailed by the press as a "ballet rock star", Hernandez will show the skill and charisma that's helped him to become the lead principal dancer of the English National Ballet. <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time:</b> 5pm <b>Date:</b> Wednesday, March 23 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Germany <b>What it is: </b>The German electronic music duo are known for their ethereal sets that combines relaxed vocals with synth, analogue effects and field recordings. <b>Venue: </b>Auditorium, German Pavilion <b>Time:</b> 8pm and 9.30pm <b>Date:</b> Wednesday, March 23 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Portugal <b>What it is: </b>The 2015 winner of <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts/hamza-hawsawi-is-the-x-factor-middle-easts-latest-winner-1.60526" target="_blank"><i>The X-Factor Arabia</i> </a>has helped shine the spotlight on Saudi Arabia's music scene. Expect a multilingual combo of solo tracks and hit covers in what should be a crowd-pleasing set. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 10pm <b>Date:</b> Thursday, March 24 <b>What it is: </b>Describing their approach as<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music/uae-trio-noon-open-up-about-pushing-their-own-sonic-boundaries-1.699733" target="_blank"> "experimental Oriental," </a>the trio’s sound is distinctly global with its shades of funk, African and Indian percussive rhythms and electronic effects. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 7pm <b>Date:</b> Friday, March 25 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Morocco <b>What it is: </b>A concert celebrates traditional Andalusian and Gharnati Arabic music and showcases how its influences have seeped into other genres from the Middle East and North Africa. The evening will feature the Orchestra of Fez and the singer Nabyla Maan performing separate and joint sets. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 9pm <b>Date:</b> Friday, March 25 <b>Country Pavilion:</b> Italy <b>What it is: </b>Talk about a massive string section: 100 performs will take part in a performance of classical music standards and pop hits. Led by conductor and cellist Giovanni Sollima, 100 Cellos have performed to sell-out crowds across Italy. <b>Venue: </b>Jubilee Stage <b>Time:</b> 9pm <b>Date:</b> Friday, March 25 <b>What it is: </b>The event will feature a series of performances using authentic instruments from the continent such as the balafon, a gourd-resonated xylophone, and the kora, a stringed instrument widely used in West African folk and pop music. <b>Venue: </b>Sun Stage <b>Time:</b> 6.30pm and 7.30pm <b>Date:</b> Saturday, March 26 <b>What it is: </b>The group is made up of members living in Jerusalem and the Palestinian West Bank. Apo and the Apostles boasts an eclectic and multilingual sound that fuses, pop, rock, soul and a dash of dabka. <b>Venue: </b>Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 9pm <b>Date:</b> Wednesday, March 28 <b>What it is: </b>This folk band is heading to Expo 2020 to entertain visitors with a medley of Syrian folk songs, celebrating Levantine traditions. <b>Venue:</b> Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre <b>Time:</b> 9pm <b>Date:</b> Tuesday, March 29