The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stopped being just a race a long time ago. The Yasalam After-Race Concerts turn the F1 season finale into a four-night music festival — and the best part is they come included with your race ticket. Here is the guide to the 2026 After-Race Concerts: the line-up, the venue, and how to be there.
Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 |
| Dates | 3–6 December 2026 |
| Concert venue | Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park), Yas Island |
| Access | After-Race Concerts are included with an official F1 ticket |
| Getting there | No metro in Abu Dhabi — car, taxi or transfer to Yas Island. Staying on Yas Island is the smart move on race weekend. |
What Are the Yasalam After-Race Concerts?
Each evening of the Grand Prix, once the on-track action finishes, the crowd moves to Etihad Live for a headline concert. It is festival-scale — arena-sized production, global headliners — and it runs Thursday through Sunday. Crucially, entry is bundled with your race ticket, so a single Grand Prix pass buys you both the F1 and the gigs.
The 2026 Line-Up
The confirmed bill so far is a strong one. Thursday 3 December pairs Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi. Saturday 5 December belongs to Imagine Dragons, bringing arena anthems like Believer and Whatever It Takes. Alongside the main concerts, Andrea Bocelli performs as part of Yasalam Classics at Etihad Arena on 2 December. The Friday and Sunday headliners were still to be announced at the time of writing, with more names expected closer to the weekend.
How to Attend
You need an official Grand Prix ticket, which includes access to the After-Race Concerts for the days your ticket covers. The Yasalam Classics show with Bocelli at Etihad Arena is a separate ticketed event. Buy through the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix channels, and note that headline nights (and full-weekend passes) sell out.
Getting There and Staying
Everything happens on Yas Island, which also hosts Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. Abu Dhabi has no metro, so plan for car, taxi or an organised transfer — and expect heavy traffic on and off the island at peak times. Our tip: a Yas Island hotel turns the late-night logistics into a short walk, which on race weekend is worth its weight in gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
3–6 December 2026, at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island.
Who is playing the 2026 After-Race Concerts?
Confirmed so far: Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi (Thursday 3 December) and Imagine Dragons (Saturday 5 December), plus Andrea Bocelli at Yasalam Classics on 2 December. More to be announced.
Are the After-Race Concerts free?
They are included with an official Grand Prix ticket — you do not buy a separate concert ticket for them.
Where are the concerts held?
At Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park) on Yas Island. Yasalam Classics is at Etihad Arena.
How do I get to Yas Island?
By car, taxi or transfer — Abu Dhabi has no metro. Expect heavy race-weekend traffic; a Yas Island hotel makes it far easier.
Do I need a separate ticket for Andrea Bocelli?
Yes — Yasalam Classics at Etihad Arena is a separately ticketed show.
Line-up and details are correct at the time of writing and subject to change. Confirm via the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix channels.
