Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson and Imagine Dragons have been revealed as the first headline acts who’ll perform at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.
Race organisers at Yas Marina Circuit have confirmed the first headline acts who’ll be performing on race weekend at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Imagine Dragons, Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson are the first artists confirmed to perform at the event, with more announcements expected imminently.
2026 will be the 13th consecutive season in which Yas Marina Circuit has staged the final race of the year, with this year’s season finale falling on December 3-6. Headline concerts take place each night from Thursday to Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The circuit has attracted A-list names since the event was first held in 2009, including the likes of Beyoncé, Rhianna, Katy Perry, Def Leppard and The Killers.
Yas Marina Circuit’s After Race concert series is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Performances take place at Etihad Park. More details about attending the concerts can be found in our trackside guide. Fans can upgrade their ticket and get priority access closer to the stage by purchasing a Golden Circle ticket upgrade, which are now on sale via the promoter.
Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi Headline Thursday Night
Lewis Capaldi will co-headline the first night of concerts at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He returns to the event having last performed as part of the race week celebrations in 2021. Fans can expect to hear hits from the Scottish singer-songwriter’s back catalogue, like Someone You Loved, Hold Me While You Wait and Forget Me.
Already a star in her homeland, Swedish singer-songwriter rose to global success in 2016 with her hit single Lush Life. Since then, she’s had more successes with 2017’s Symphony – a collaboration with Clean Bandit – and, more recently, Midnight Sun. Larsson makes her Formula 1 performance debut at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and is set to headline on Thursday December 3.
Imagine Dragons Perform on Saturday Evening
Taking to the stage after qualifying for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday December 5 are American pop rock band Imagine Dragons. Having sold over 46 million albums worldwide, the band will bring hits like Radioactive and Believer to Etihad Park. This will be the third F1 race that they’ve headlined, after the Singapore Grand Prix in 2016 and the United States Grand Prix in 2019.
2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix went on sale in February and limited numbers remain available via our trusted supplier Grand Prix Tickets (GPT). Choose from 3-day seats in the Main Grandstand opposite the pit lane, take in view of the back straight in the West Straight Grandstand, or enjoy general admission access with Abu Dhabi Hill tickets.
Elevate your experience at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an Official Ticket Package from F1 Experiences, featuring exclusive perks like grid walks, insider appearances and guided paddock tours.
Learn more about attending the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in our extensive travel guide.
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