Yasalam After-Race Concerts 2026: Full Lineup by Night

The Yasalam Concerts 2026 run for four nights at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 December 2026 at Etihad Live on Yas Island. Kings of Leon and Lewis Capaldi open on Thursday, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Warren play Friday, Imagine Dragons headline Saturday after qualifying, and The Chainsmokers and The Script close the weekend on Sunday after the race. Every Grand Prix ticket includes general admission to the concert on the days your ticket is valid, first-come, first-served. Andrea Bocelli opens the wider Yasalam week a day earlier — Wednesday 2 December at Etihad Arena — but that is a separately ticketed Yasalam Classics show, not part of your race ticket. One warning: the official abudhabigp.com FAQ page currently lists the concerts a day later than every other official source, and still names Zara Larsson, who has been replaced by Kings of Leon. This guide uses the 3–6 December dates confirmed by formula1.com and the official Abu Dhabi GP news pages, and explains the discrepancy below.

Yasalam Concerts 2026 at a Glance

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concerts 2026: The Lineup by Night

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts 2026 are the Yasalam After-Race Concerts, staged at the open-air Etihad Live venue next to Yas Marina Circuit. The concerts start after the day’s on-track action ends — except on Thursday, when there is no racing and the concert is the main event of Super Thursday. Formula 1 confirmed the full lineup on 29 October 2026, when Kings of Leon were announced as the final act.

Yasalam 2026 Lineup: Night by Night

A note on the dates — read this before you book travel. The official abudhabigp.com FAQ page, checked live on 10 November 2026, still lists the concerts shifted one day later — Thursday 4 December for Kings of Leon and Lewis Capaldi, through to Sunday 7 December for The Chainsmokers and The Script — and it still names Zara Larsson for Thursday. That cannot be right: the same FAQ page says the Grand Prix itself runs 3–6 December, so a closing concert on 7 December would fall a day after the race, and Zara Larsson was replaced by Kings of Leon in the official announcement of 28–29 October 2026. Formula 1’s own report, the official Abu Dhabi GP news pages, and UAE guides including What’s On and Yalla Abu Dhabi all agree on 3–6 December with Kings of Leon opening. This guide follows that majority, and the FAQ page looks like it has not been updated since the lineup change. Recheck abudhabigp.com before you travel.

Who Is Performing at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

Who is performing at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026? Twelve artists across the Yasalam programme, with eight headlining the four After-Race Concert nights at Etihad Live. Here is each night’s bill, in order.

Kings of Leon Abu Dhabi — Thursday 3 December

Kings of Leon headline the opening night alongside Lewis Capaldi. The multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning rock band were confirmed on 28–29 October 2026 as the final addition to the lineup, replacing Zara Larsson, who is no longer able to perform. Their show comes shortly after the release of their tenth studio album, O My Beloved, on 6 November 2026. No official setlist has been published.

Lewis Capaldi Abu Dhabi — Thursday 3 December

Lewis Capaldi shares the Thursday double bill with Kings of Leon. The Scottish singer-songwriter was one of the first names announced for the 2026 Yasalam programme. Thursday is Super Thursday — no cars on track — so the concert is the headline event of the day rather than an after-race show.

Jennifer Lopez Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Friday 4 December

Jennifer Lopez headlines Friday night, bringing “The JLo Show” to Etihad Live after the first day of on-track action (FP1 and FP2). Her appearance was announced on 21 October 2026 and completed the headline lineup for all four nights. Expect the biggest walk-over crowd of the week as fans head from the circuit to the concert straight after FP2.

Alex Warren Abu Dhabi — Friday 4 December

Alex Warren performs alongside Jennifer Lopez on Friday. The GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter behind the hit “Ordinary” was announced in September 2026 as part of the Yasalam programme. He plays first on the Friday bill, ahead of Lopez’s headline set.

Imagine Dragons Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Saturday 5 December

Imagine Dragons headline Saturday night, following qualifying at Yas Marina Circuit. Formula 1’s lineup announcement points to a set featuring “Believer”, “Thunder” and “Whatever It Takes”. Saturday pairs qualifying (6:00pm–7:00pm) with the concert, so the venue fills fast — arrive when the gates open at 6:00pm for a good general-admission spot.

The Chainsmokers Abu Dhabi — Sunday 6 December

The Chainsmokers close the weekend on Sunday night, after the season-ending race (5:00pm). The American electronic duo share the closing bill with The Script: electronic dance music first, then pop-rock to end the Grand Prix week.

The Script Abu Dhabi — Sunday 6 December

The Script share Sunday’s closing night with The Chainsmokers. The Irish pop-rock band bring the singalong anthems to the final After-Race Concert of the season, immediately after the championship finale. Plan your exit in advance — Sunday is the busiest departure of the weekend, with race traffic and concert crowds leaving Yas Island together.

Andrea Bocelli Abu Dhabi 2026 — Wednesday 2 December

Andrea Bocelli opens the Yasalam week on Wednesday 2 December at Etihad Arena, as part of the inaugural Yasalam Classics — not the After-Race Concerts. The Italian tenor brings his 30th Anniversary Romanza World Tour to the capital, accompanied by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Your race ticket does not cover this show. Yasalam Classics is separately ticketed, so Bocelli fans need a dedicated concert ticket even if they hold a Grand Prix ticket.

Abu Dhabi GP After Race Concerts: How Entry Works

The Abu Dhabi GP After Race Concerts are exclusive to Grand Prix ticket holders — there are no standalone concert tickets, and you cannot buy your way into Etihad Live without a race ticket. Your race ticket covers general admission to the concert on the days your ticket is valid, first-come, first-served. Your concert entry ticket appears under “My Tickets” in the Abu Dhabi GP app — show the barcode on the app at the gate. Screenshots and printouts are not accepted; tickets are digital-only and live in the app.

Gates to Etihad Live open at 6:00pm each night, and general admission enters through gates 3, 4 or 5. Because general admission is first-come, first-served, the area nearest the stage fills early — especially on Saturday for Imagine Dragons and Sunday for the closing double bill. Walk from Yas Marina Circuit via the North Oasis, where there is a dedicated entry gate, or use the free circuit circular shuttles, or take a taxi to Etihad Live.

Tickets for the 2026 Grand Prix are now limited, according to Formula 1’s lineup announcement — several grandstands and the four-day Abu Dhabi Hill passes have already sold out. Buy only through official channels: abudhabigp.com, tickets.formula1.com or Ticketmaster.ae. For the full race-week picture — dates, session times, ticket prices and grandstands — see our Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 pillar guide.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Golden Circle

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Golden Circle is the paid upgrade for the After-Race Concerts. It gives you guaranteed concert access (general admission is not guaranteed once the venue fills), fast-track entry into Etihad Live, the closest-to-stage viewing area, and dedicated beverage points inside. Golden Circle holders enter through gates 2, 4 or 5 and show the upgrade barcode on the Abu Dhabi GP app.

Golden Circle upgrades are sold per night, for the night your race ticket covers, on the Abu Dhabi GP app, on abudhabigp.com, or through Ticketmaster.ae, subject to availability. UAE guides report the upgrade from AED 295 per night, based on official store prices read in August 2026 — re-check the current price in the app before buying. The four-night Golden Circle package was reported sold out in late October 2026, so single-night upgrades are the realistic option now. Going mainly for one artist — Imagine Dragons on Saturday, for example — buy Golden Circle for that night only rather than paying for all four.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Fan Zone

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix fan zone is part of the same ticket: every race ticket includes access to all F1 Fanzones and Oasis areas around the circuit. The main Fanzone sits at Main Oasis, with a second at West Oasis, and both are open on Thursday. Expect global food and drinks, official merchandise, team and sponsor activations, and live entertainment between sessions. Food and drinks are available to buy at the Oasis areas; you cannot bring your own food or drinks into the venue (baby food is permitted, and food needed for medical reasons with a prescription or doctor’s letter). Children aged 2 and under enter free; children aged 3 and over need a ticket, and some venues carry age restrictions, so check the age rules printed on your ticket.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Pit Lane Walk

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pit lane walk takes place on Super Thursday, 3 December — the day with no on-track action, when the Fanzone, the pit lane walk and the opening concert are the day’s events. It is your chance to walk the pit lane and see the team garages up close before the racing starts on Friday. Which ticket categories can join the pit lane walk, and the exact timings, have not been published yet — the official FAQ does not list them — so check the Abu Dhabi GP app closer to the event before planning your Thursday around it. Combine it with the Fanzone and the Kings of Leon and Lewis Capaldi concert into one day.

Beyond the Main Stage: After-Parties and 16/360

The four After-Race Concerts are only part of the Yasalam week. Anyma presents ÆDEN headlines the Official After-Party at Yas Gateway Park on Friday 4 December — separately ticketed, not included with your race ticket, and restricted to guests aged 21 and over. Tickets were on Wave 3 of sales from AED 495 for general admission in early November 2026, via LiveNation. More Official After-Parties were still to be announced at the time of writing — the final night moves to Luna Lounge with CÉ LA VI and Nic Fanciulli on Sunday 6 December, 8:30pm–2:00am, according to the official Yasalam page.

Inside the circuit, the new 16/360 venue hosts DJ sets across the weekend: Shimza on Friday, CamelPhat on Saturday and Black Coffee on Sunday. Access to 16/360 requires a ticket for that venue — the Terrace Collection and The Circle hospitality passes, from AED 5,995 and AED 9,795 respectively for four days, reported in early November 2026 — and those passes also include After-Race Concert access.

Tips for the Yasalam Concerts

• Arrive at 6:00pm when the gates open. General admission is first-come, first-served, and the front fills fast — especially Saturday for Imagine Dragons.
• Buy Golden Circle for your one must-see night. From AED 295 reported per night, it is the only way to guarantee entry and a front spot. The four-night package was reported sold out.
• Keep your concert ticket in the Abu Dhabi GP app. Screenshots and printouts are not accepted at the gates — only the barcode in the app.
• Remember Bocelli is separate. Andrea Bocelli on Wednesday 2 December needs its own ticket; your race ticket will not get you into Etihad Arena.
• Plan your Sunday exit. The race ends at 5:00pm and the closing concert runs late — race traffic and concert crowds leave together, so expect long taxi queues.
• Dress for a cool evening. Early December in Abu Dhabi is 26–28°C by day and 18–20°C in the evening — bring a light jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
• Recheck the dates. The official FAQ page still shows the concerts a day later than the rest of the official sources. Verify on abudhabigp.com before you travel.

Related: for race dates, session times, ticket prices and grandstands, see our Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 complete guide.

Last updated: 10 November 2026