Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza are confirmed for the 16/360 premium experience at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Get the full lineup and dates here.
Key Takeaways
- Shimza, CamelPhat, and Black Coffee will headline the 16/360 experience during the 2026 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
- Each artist has a specific night: Shimza on December 4, CamelPhat on December 5, and Black Coffee on December 6.
- 16/360 includes separate hospitality products. Circle’s inclusions, seating and access should be checked against the exact ticket rather than assumed from the venue name.
- The three announced guest-DJ nights are part of the 16/360 hospitality programme, distinct from the main After-Race Concert lineup.
- Match your pass to the announced DJ night, hospitality area and included concert dates, then use the organiser’s actual arrival instructions.
Shimza, CamelPhat and Black Coffee are announced for the 16/360 programme during the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. The organiser’s Yasalam page identifies their Friday-to-Sunday sequence, 4–6 December: Shimza on Friday, CamelPhat on Saturday and Black Coffee on Sunday. The key booking distinction is where the performance takes place and which ticket grants access; a general concert entitlement should not be treated as automatic admission to every 16/360 hospitality space.
Electronic Heavyweights Set to Take Over 16/360
The 16/360 lineup brings a concentrated dose of electronic talent to Yas Marina, with each artist scheduled for a specific night during the race festivities:
- Friday, 4 December 2026: South African DJ and producer Shimza will kick off the electronic sets with his signature Afro-tech sound.
- Saturday, 5 December 2026: The British DJ and producer duo CamelPhat will perform, bringing the global hits that have earned them Grammy nominations.
- Sunday, 6 December 2026: Grammy winner Black Coffee will close the 16/360 series with his deep, hypnotic take on electronic dance music.
While the broader Yasalam programme features a variety of genres, these specific sets are curated to provide a premium club-lounge atmosphere for electronic music enthusiasts.
The 16/360 Experience: Premium Views and Club Energy
The organiser lists distinct products within 16/360. Circle at 16/360 describes a higher vantage point with views of Turns 6, 7, 14, 15 and 16, gourmet dining and free-flowing beverages. The Terrace Collection has its own inclusions. Match the exact ticket to the space you want rather than assume that every product sharing the 16/360 name includes the same seating, hospitality or view.
The Circle product describes unreserved table and standing-table arrangements, guest DJs and a dedicated hospitality zone. Those details help distinguish it from a reserved seat at the main concert venue. Read the relevant ticket’s own terms for arrival, included services and access to other spaces. The organiser’s page says the Circle ticket provides access to Circle only; a shared venue brand does not by itself make every terrace or hospitality area interchangeable.
Yasalam Line-up: 16/360 vs. Etihad Live
The 16/360 performances and the main After-Race Concerts are separate experiences. The main concerts take place at Etihad Live, formerly Etihad Park. The official entertainment page identifies general concert admission for eligible Abu Dhabi GP ticket holders and a separate Golden Circle upgrade. The circuit hospitality space called Circle at 16/360 is not that concert-stage Golden Circle; the similar names can otherwise lead to the wrong purchase.
The organiser’s 2026 programme lists the following main After-Race Concert acts at Etihad Live. This is a different lineup from the three guest-DJ nights at 16/360:
- Thursday, 3 December: Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi.
- Friday, 4 December: Alex Warren, with another Friday headliner still to be announced in the organiser’s reviewed listing.
- Saturday, 5 December: Imagine Dragons.
- Sunday, 6 December: The Chainsmokers and The Script.
Check the concert days included with your particular pass rather than assume every ticket covers the whole entertainment programme. The Circle product lists general admission to the Thursday–Sunday After-Race Concerts on a first-come, first-served basis. A Golden Circle concert upgrade and a 16/360 hospitality ticket are different products. Confirm each entitlement in the final purchase conditions, including whether an advertised upgrade requires an underlying GP ticket.
Planning Your Grand Prix Weekend
The 18th edition of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 3 to 6 December 2026. When planning your attendance, keep the following practicalities in mind:
Ticket access: Read the exact pass’s dates, venue and concert entitlement. A marina berth, guest invitation or accommodation booking is not automatically equivalent to a Grand Prix admission ticket. Confirm what credentials each guest needs and any separate upgrade, including which access conditions apply to Etihad Live versus 16/360.
Arrival and movement: Plan around the gate and transfer instructions for your actual ticket and accommodation. A yacht berth’s location and permitted route can differ from another guest’s starting point, so an unsourced 15–20-minute walk is not a reliable universal journey time. Allow for security and crowds, and confirm the permitted return route rather than assume that a direct-looking path is open.
Outdoor comfort: Check the forecast close to your visit and the dress requirements of your hospitality area. An outdoor evening may call for a light layer, but broad seasonal temperature ranges are not a forecast for race weekend. Ask about shade, sheltered spaces and what you can carry if those details affect your plans.
For full ticket details and availability, visit the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website.
Three “Circle” and Concert Checks Before Paying
| Booking label | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Circle at 16/360 | The named circuit hospitality product, its DJ programme and its own inclusions |
| Golden Circle | A closer-to-stage After-Race Concert upgrade at Etihad Live, subject to the purchase terms |
| General After-Race Concert admission | The concert dates included with your underlying pass and the stated entry conditions |
Identify the performance, venue and entitlement printed on the ticket. Circle hospitality and the main-stage Golden Circle upgrade are different products. The reviewed Circle page currently marks the product unavailable and displays several price references, so use the actual organiser-confirmed offer for availability and the final price rather than a generic “from” figure.
