The countdown to December is on, and so is one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest lineups yet. Here’s your full guide to the Yasalam concerts, the after-parties, and how to make sure you don’t miss a beat. I’ll keep things short here, so that you can get straight to all the details you need to know.
Since You’re Getting Your Yasalam Details Sorted, Here’s What You Need To Know About The Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2026 Race Weekend
Race Weekend Dates To Remember
The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 takes over Yas Marina Circuit starting from Thursday, December 3rd. And closing out the season in true grand finale fashion on Sunday, December 6th. If you want to start the celebrations early, Yasalam Classics kicks things off a day ahead of the race on 2 December. Which means you’ve got a full five days of racing, music and general good vibes to plan around.
Yasalam After-Race Concert Headliners
Here’s the part everyone’s been waiting for. The Yasalam After-Race Concerts happen at Etihad Park, which is also popping up in newer marketing under the name “Etihad Live”, and the best part is these shows are already included with your race ticket. No extra purchase needed to catch these headliners:
- Thursday, 3 December – Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi open the weekend
- Friday, 4 December – Still under wraps for now. Organisers have confirmed more reveals are on the way, so keep an eye out!
- Saturday, 5 December – Imagine Dragons take the stage
- Sunday, 6 December – The Chainsmokers and The Script close out the weekend
A Different Kind Of Night
If orchestral elegance is more your speed, Yasalam Classics is worth knowing about as its own separate experience. On Wednesday, 2 December, Andrea Bocelli brings his 30th Anniversary Romanza World Tour to Etihad Arena. Accompanied by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Keep in mind this one is a different venue from the after-race concerts, and it’s ticketed separately through Ticketmaster.ae rather than being bundled in with your Grand Prix ticket.
The Official After-Party: Anyma Presents ÆDEN
For those chasing something a little more electric, the official Yasalam after-party this year belongs to Anyma. The globally acclaimed electronic music and multidisciplinary artist is bringing his genre-bending audiovisual experience to Yas Gateway Park on Friday, 4 December, right in the middle of the Grand Prix weekend. Anyma has built a reputation for pushing past the usual boundaries of live music, blending futuristic visuals. With immersive production to create something that feels closer to a full sensory experience than a standard set.
Presale opens on Wednesday, 9 September at 12pm via anyma.com/AbuDhabi !
How To Get Your Hands On Some Tickets
Getting your head around what’s included and what’s not can feel like a lot, so here’s the breakdown in one place:
- The After-Race Concerts are included with both 3-Day and 4-Day Abu Dhabi GP tickets at general admission level. So if you’re already going for the race, you’re covered for the music too
- Want to get closer to the action? A Golden Circle upgrade gets you nearer to the stage, fast-track entry, and dedicated beverage points. Existing ticket holders can add this on, while new buyers can get it bundled in, both via abudhabigp.com
- Yasalam Classics with Bocelli and the official after-parties like Anyma’s ÆDEN are separate purchases and aren’t included in your GP ticket. So factor those in separately if you want to attend
- Ticketmaster remains the official ticketing partner for the weekend, while the Abu Dhabi GP app is your digital access point for race day, concert and upgrade passes alike
- As for timings, gates for the After-Race Concerts typically open around 6pm, with main sets usually kicking off somewhere between 8:30 and 9pm. That said, this is based on the pattern from previous years, as 2026 set times haven’t been published yet. It’ll be worth double-checking closer to the date.
With racing by day and some of the biggest names in music by night, this year’s Yasalam lineup is shaping up to be one for the calendar. Visit the Official F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website for more details and to grab your tickets.
