Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Week 2026: Concerts, Dates and Planning
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The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place on 3 to 6 December 2026 at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island. It is the busiest week in the capital's calendar, and in 2026 it begins the day after the National Day holiday on 2 and 3 December.
The concerts, night by night
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism named the acts for the Yasalam after-race concerts without giving the nights. The nights below come from The National and Fact Magazines, which also differ on whether some shows are at Etihad Park or Etihad Live, so check the venue on your own ticket.
- Thursday 3 December: Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson
- Friday 4 December: Alex Warren
- Saturday 5 December: Imagine Dragons
- Sunday 6 December: The Chainsmokers and The Script
The National reports the Yasalam concerts as for Grand Prix ticket holders. Anyma headlines the official after-party on Friday 4 December at Yas Gateway Park, also reported as a ticket-holder event. At 16/360 on the circuit, Shimza plays Friday, CamelPhat Saturday and Black Coffee Sunday, with tickets from AED 1,250 a night.
How the week feels
Hotels on Yas Island and Saadiyat fill months ahead, restaurant tables go quickly and traffic around the island is slow on session days. Allow a buffer on every journey, and plan transport for the end of each night as well as the start: the queue for taxis and shuttles can be longer than the show.
Before race week
Andrea Bocelli plays Etihad Arena on 2 December. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is scheduled to open on 11 December, after the race, and Louvre Abu Dhabi has three exhibitions running.
Buying tickets
Ticket types, grandstand maps and hospitality are sold by the circuit and the official Formula 1 channels, and we do not print prices because they change by release. Use official channels only: see how to avoid fake event tickets.
The full week is on Hadath: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 and our concerts guide.
FAQs
Can I go to the concerts without a race ticket?
The National reports the Yasalam concerts as for Grand Prix ticket holders. The 16/360 nights are ticketed separately.
Where should I stay?
Yas Island if you want to walk to the circuit, Saadiyat or the city for quieter evenings with transfers. Book the room before anything else.
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