Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now on sale, with organisers confirming that Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will perform on the opening night.
The race, the final round of the Formula 1 season, will take place from December 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.
Organiser Ethara, which was named F1 Promoter of the Year following the 2025 event, has announced the first artists for the 2026 entertainment programme. Capaldi and Larsson will perform on Thursday, December 3, launching the After-Race Concerts.
Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to open 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi will return to Etihad Park and Abu Dhabi. He is known for songs including “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go”. Following his 2025 comeback, he is set to perform as part of the opening night line-up.
Swedish artist Zara Larsson will also take to the stage. Her fifth album, “Midnight Sun”, received critical recognition and she secured her first Grammy nomination. She is expected to perform tracks including “Lush Life” and “Never Forget You”.
Yasalam Programme and Golden Circle Upgrades
The After-Race Concerts form part of the Yasalam presented by e& entertainment programme and are exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Fans can upgrade to Golden Circle access to guarantee entry to the concerts and secure a position closest to the stage.
“The 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was extraordinary. We welcomed more fans than ever, staged the biggest entertainment programme and for the first time, were named F1 Promoter of the Year by Formula One management – the most prestigious recognition in our industry. With tickets already recording unprecedented demand and two fantastic artists announced, we are set for another incredible year. As the region’s premier sport and entertainment event, we are committed to raising the bar each year and look forward to welcoming fans from around the world to Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable F1 season finale,” David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer of Ethara said in a statement.
Access to Yas Island sttractions included
In addition to the Formula 1 After-Race Concerts, ticket holders will receive complimentary access to attractions across Abu Dhabi.
These include Yas Island theme parks and cultural and architectural sites such as Qasr Al Watan, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and teamLab Phenomena.
Organisers confirmed that 339,000 fans attended the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Ethara said tickets for 2026 are experiencing demand, with a significant share already purchased by pre-registered fans. Limited availability remains across several categories.
Fans are advised to secure tickets and Golden Circle upgrades through the official website.
New era for Formula 1
The 2026 season marks the introduction of new technical regulations and new teams on the grid. The changes are expected to affect the competitive order and the championship contest.
With the title fight projected to continue until the final round, the season finale at Yas Marina Circuit is set to conclude the championship campaign.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has become a fixture on the Formula 1 calendar, combining racing with a multi-day programme of After-Race Concerts and official after-parties.
The 2025 event featured a three-way championship contest and the largest music line-up in the event’s history. Preparations are now under way for the 2026 edition. Further information and ticket bookings are available at www.abudhabigp.com.
