The Abu Dhabi GP After-Race Concerts return with two exciting international performers
It’s hard to believe, but with less than 10 months to go until the 2026 Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the first artists have just been revealed.
Taking place between 3-6 December this year, international music stars Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson have been confirmed as the performers on the opening night.
Capaldi and Larsson will perform on Thursday, 3 December, getting the much-anticipated After-Race Concerts off to a spectacular start.
Organisers Ethara, recently crowned F1’s Promoter of the Year following the huge success of the 2025 event, made the announcement today to the delight of many music fans in the region.
Scottish superstar Capaldi will make his highly anticipated return to the Etihad Park and Abu Dhabi.
The artist, known for his intimate ballads and wry humour, delivers emotionally powerful performances of global hits like Someone You Loved and Before You Go.
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Completing the Thursday night After-Race Concerts line-up is Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson, who arrives in Abu Dhabi fresh off a breakthrough year that saw her fifth album Midnight Sun gaining critical acclaim and her first Grammy nod.
David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer of Ethara said: “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.”
Following a record-breaking 339,000 fans attending the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ethara has confirmed that tickets are experiencing unprecedented demand.
A significant share of tickets has already been purchased by pre-registered fans, with limited availability remaining across multiple categories.
Fans are strongly encouraged to secure their tickets and Golden Circle upgrades on the official website ASAP.
Thursday, 3 December, Etihad Park, Yas Island. For more information and a chance to book tickets for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, fans can visit abudhabigp.com
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