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    Andrea Bocelli to Perform at Etihad Arena During Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Week 2026

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    An older man in a blue suit and sunglasses sings into a microphone under bright stage lights

    Mark your calendars — one of the most iconic voices in the world is coming to Abu Dhabi. Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will take to the stage at Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Wednesday, 2 December 2026. He will be the headline act of Yasalam Classics — a brand-new concert series launching during Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race week.

    What Is Yasalam Classics?

    Yasalam Classics is a new addition to the Yasalam entertainment programme — the live events series that runs alongside the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix each December. Produced by Ethara in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the series brings landmark arena-scale performances to race week for the first time. This year’s wider Yasalam lineup already includes Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson, and Imagine Dragons. More acts are still to be announced.

    Andrea Bocelli speaking into a microphone onstage against a red and blue lit background

    The Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour

    Bocelli’s Abu Dhabi show is part of his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour. Released in 1997, Romanza is the best-selling Italian-language album of all time — certified platinum or diamond in more than 20 countries. Bocelli has sold over 90 million records worldwide. He has also performed at the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. Expect Andrea Bocelli to be accompanied at Etihad Arena by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. You can also expect Con te partirò, Canto della Terra, and Ave Maria in what promises to be an unforgettable night.

    Tickets & Details

    • Date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026
    • Venue: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
    • Tickets: ticketmaster.ae and etihadarena.ae
    • Part of: Yasalam Classics / Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 week

    Tickets start from AED 295, on sale through ticketmaster.ae and etihadarena.ae, with the performance starting around 6pm; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders got first access in a 24-hour presale. The Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix runs 3–6 December 2026. Whether you’re in town for the race, the parties or the spectacle of Grand Prix week, this is one to plan around.

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