Race organisers at COTA have announced Post Malone and Maroon 5 as the headline artists who’ll perform at the 2026 United States Grand Prix on October 23-25.
Formula 1 will return to Austin, Texas in October for the latest running of the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. Race organisers have announce Post Malone and Maroon 5 as the headline acts who’ll perform at the circuit during the race weekend.
COTA has been host of the United States Grand Prix since 2012 and has earned a reputation for hosting some of the biggest trackside concerts on the Formula 1 calendar. Previous headliners have included Taylor Swift, Queen, Billy Joel, The Killers, Eminem and Stevie Wonder.
Taking place on the Germania Insurance Super Stage between Turns 10 and 11, the Friday and Saturday night concerts are a popular part of the race weekend. There is usually a third yet-to-be-announced act headlining the smaller Germania Insurance Ampitheater after the race on Sunday, along with a range of other local acts on other stages throughout the weekend.
All 2026 United States Grand Prix ticket holders receive complementary access to the concerts, while ticket upgrades offer access closer to the front of the crowd. Learn more about attending concerts at COTA in our Trackside Guide.
Maroon 5 Headline Friday Night
Maroon 5 are the Friday night headliners at the 2026 United States Grand Prix. The American pop band will take to the stage at COTA on October 23. Fronted by Adam Levine, the band are known for chart-topping hits Payphone, She Will Be Loved and the second most downloaded song of all time, Moves Like Jagger.
Maroon 5 have made appearances at previous Grands Prix around the world, having performed at F1’s original night race in Singapore in both 2012 and 2015, plus further performances in both Qatar and Abu Dhabi in 2024.
Post Malone On Stage Saturday
Known for global hits like Circles, I Had Some Help and Chemical, Post Malone is set to headline the 2026 United States Grand Prix after qualifying on Saturday October 24. Like Maroon 5, this won’t be Post Malone’s first F1 appearance. He’s performed twice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in 2018 and 2024, and headlined the Singapore Grand Prix back in 2023.
2026 United States Grand Prix Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 2026 United States Grand Prix are already on sale. Tickets for some of the circuit’s most popular grandstands, along with cheaper General Admission passes, are currently available via our trusted supplier.
Ticket packages for the race weekend are available via F1 Experiences. Packages from F1’s official ticket package partner include exclusive perks and insider access at COTA.
Learn more about attending the 2026 United States Grand Prix in our extensive COTA travel guide.
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