Lineup for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Yasalam After-Race Concerts, the second Friday headliner still unannounced, and which tickets get you into each night.
_Last updated: October 15, 2026. Lineups and access rules can change. Check the official schedule before you travel._
The 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix runs December 4 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit. Yasalam festival programming starts December 2. As of October 15, 2026, the Yasalam After-Race Concerts have a named act for all four nights. Friday is half announced: Alex Warren is confirmed, and a second headliner has not been named.
The after-race shows take place at Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) on Yas Island and are open to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Andrea Bocelli's Yasalam Classics show is a separate event with its own ticket.
2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert lineup
| Day/Date | Artist | Stage/Venue | Included with race ticket? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2 | Andrea Bocelli (Yasalam Classics, Romanza tour, with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra) | Etihad Arena | No. Separate ticket |
| Thu, Dec 3 | Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi | Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) | Yes, for ticket types that include concert access |
| Fri, Dec 4 | Alex Warren, plus a second headliner not yet announced | Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) | Yes, for ticket types that include concert access |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Imagine Dragons | Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) | Yes, for ticket types that include concert access |
| Sun, Dec 6 | The Chainsmokers and The Script | Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) | Yes, for ticket types that include concert access |
| Fri, Dec 4 | Anyma presents ÆDEN (Official After-Party) | Yas Gateway Park | No. Separate ticket |
| Fri to Sun, Dec 4 to 6 | DJ sets: Shimza (Fri), CamelPhat (Sat), Black Coffee (Sun) | 16/360 at Yas Marina Circuit | No. 16/360 ticket holders only |
Yasalam is the festival programming around the race, and the headline shows are the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Capaldi and Larsson were announced first. Imagine Dragons followed in May, The Chainsmokers and The Script joined the Sunday bill by early September, and Warren joined the Friday bill in mid-September. The Friday double bill still lacks its second act.
Which tickets include the Yasalam concerts
Organizers say access to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
- **4-day tickets:** Ticketmaster UAE lists the five 4-day grandstand and club options (Marina Grandstand, South Grandstand, South Club, North Grandstand and North Straight Grandstand) with "general admission to After-Race Concerts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Etihad Park." Entry is first come, first served.
- **3-day tickets:** Sources conflict. One guide says 3-day and 4-day general admission tickets both include the concerts. Gulf News reported in May that the 3-day Abu Dhabi Hill pass covered the Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights. We did not find an official night-by-night chart for 3-day tickets, so confirm at checkout which nights your ticket covers. If Thursday matters to you, check it first.
- **Single-day tickets:** We could not confirm whether any single-day ticket includes concert access.
- **Golden Circle upgrade:** Ticket holders can pay for an upgrade with priority access closer to the stage. Friday upgrades went on sale September 30 through abudhabigp.com and Ticketmaster UAE. Ticketmaster also lists Golden Circle upgrades for Thursday and Saturday, and a Platinum Platform upgrade for Thursday.
- **Yasalam Classics (Bocelli, Dec 2):** Ticketmaster sells it separately for Etihad Arena. A race ticket does not cover it.
- **Anyma ÆDEN (Dec 4):** The official after-party at Yas Gateway Park is a separate purchase.
- **16/360 DJ sets:** Shimza, CamelPhat and Black Coffee play only for guests with 16/360 The Terrace Collection or The Circle at 16/360 tickets.
You receive tickets in the Abu Dhabi GP app, which also holds concert and upgrade passes.
Practical tips for the after-race shows
- **Timing:** Ticketmaster lists a 6:00 PM start for each Etihad Live night. Set times for 2026 have not been published. In past years, main sets usually started between 8:30 and 9 PM, so treat that as a guide only.
- **Show order versus the track:** Imagine Dragons play on qualifying night, Warren plays after the first day of on-track action and Sunday's double bill follows the race.
- **Where to stand:** Ticketmaster lists general admission entry as first come, first served. If you want to be near the stage, arrive early or buy a Golden Circle upgrade.
- **Plan Sunday:** The Chainsmokers and The Script are on race day. Decide how you will get from the circuit to Etihad Live. Both are on Yas Island but are separate venues.
- **Friday is not final:** A second headliner is expected. Check abudhabigp.com before booking flights around that night.
Related guides
For the full race weekend, see the [Abu Dhabi Grand Prix hub](/f1/abu-dhabi-grand-prix). For tickets, transport and getting around, read the [Abu Dhabi F1 access guide](/guides/abu-dhabi-f1-access). If you are considering hospitality, see the [Abu Dhabi VIP hospitality guide](/guides/abu-dhabi-vip-hospitality). To compare with other races, see the [2026 F1 concert guide](/guides/f1-concert-guide-2026).
Who is performing at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
As of October 15, 2026, the Yasalam After-Race Concerts are Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi on Thursday, December 3; Alex Warren plus a second headliner still to be announced on Friday, December 4; Imagine Dragons on Saturday, December 5; and The Chainsmokers and The Script on Sunday, December 6. Andrea Bocelli plays Yasalam Classics at Etihad Arena on Wednesday, December 2.
Are the Yasalam concerts included with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets?
The After-Race Concerts at Etihad Live are exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Ticketmaster UAE lists 4-day grandstand and club tickets with general admission to all four nights. Sources conflict on 3-day tickets, so confirm the nights your ticket covers before you buy. Bocelli's Yasalam Classics show is a separate ticket.
Where are the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts held?
The After-Race Concerts are at Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) on Yas Island. Yasalam Classics with Andrea Bocelli is at Etihad Arena, also on Yas Island. The Anyma ÆDEN after-party is at Yas Gateway Park.
Who is the second headliner on Friday, December 4?
It has not been announced. As of October 15, 2026, Alex Warren is the only named act for Friday night, and organizers have said another headline act will be revealed.
What time do the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts start?
Ticketmaster lists a 6:00 PM start for each Etihad Live night. Official 2026 set times have not been published. In past years, main sets started between 8:30 and 9 PM.