The 23rd edition will be hosted once again at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has decided to postpone the 23rd edition of the awards which was previously scheduled to take place in February 2023 in Abu Dhabi.
Taking to Instagram, IIFA shared a post and wrote: “The prominent celebration of Indian Cinema with #IIFA has been rescheduled to May 26th & 27th 2023. Be a part of it to experience this cinematic magnificence with us at the magical land of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and get ready to make your summer of 2023 grander!”
“The biggest celebration of Indian cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) is rescheduled for its 23rd edition in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, and will NOW be held on the 26th and 27th of May, 2023.”
Etihad Arena’s Instagram account posted information for those who have already purchased their tickets.
“All customers with existing tickets will receive revised tickets for the new dates automatically. Existing ticket holders can also request a refund by emailing their request to the respective ticketing platform, from which the purchase was made within 10 working days,” the post reads.
“All refunds will then be processed accordingly. Tickets will continue to be on sale for the new dates with immediate effect at etihadarena.ae.”
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will once again lead a contingent of Indian celebrities when the IIFA returns to Abu Dhabi. Fellow actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, as well as director and producer Karan Johar, will join him for the event.
First held in London in 2000, the IIFA Awards were conceptualised by Mumbai event company Wizcraft International Entertainment to honour the best Hindi films and movie talents of the previous year.