Ready to lose your voice in the best way possible? Abu Dhabi’s 2026 concert calendar is stacked with global superstars and chart-topping hitmakers, and you need to mark your calendars to avoid missing out on the fun. From festival headliners on Yas Island to electric after-race shows at the Grand Prix, the capital is turning up the volume all year long. Here are the biggest concerts in Abu Dhabi you need to lock into your calendar ASAP.
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Jonas Brothers (4 April)
Pop trio Jonas Brothers are officially bringing their hit-packed setlist to Abu Dhabi as part of the OFFLIMITS Music Festival. Fans can expect sing-along favourites like Leave Before You Love Me, What A Man Gotta Do and Waffle House. It’s a night of endless nostalgia.
- Date & Time: Sat 4 April, 2026 | 8 PM
- Location: Etihad Park, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 595
- For more information, visit the website
2. Shakira (4 April)
Global superstar Shakira is headlining OFFLIMITS Music Festival as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. With more than 95 million records sold and multiple Grammy wins, she remains one of the most-streamed female Latin artists of all time. Expect her iconic vocals, signature dance moves and unmatched energy.
- Date & Time: Sat 4 April, 2026 | 9 PM
- Location: Etihad Park, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 595
- For more information, visit the website
3. Tarkan (17 April)
Turkish pop royalty Tarkan is making his Abu Dhabi debut, and fans are already bracing themselves. The megastar behind hits like Yine Sensiz and Ölürüm Sana became a phenomenon in the ’90s and has continued selling out arenas worldwide. This will be his first-ever performance in the UAE capital, and it’s expected to draw huge crowds from across the region.
- Date & Time: Fri 17 April, 2026 | 8 PM
- Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 295
- For more information, visit the website
4. ENHYPEN, Hyperound K-Pop Fest (18 April)
K-pop fans, this one’s for you. Global sensation ENHYPEN returns to Abu Dhabi to headline Hyperound K-Pop Fest. The seven-member group is known for explosive performances and viral hits like Bite Me, Drunk-Dazed and Fever. Expect synchronised choreography, powerful vocals and a crowd that knows every lyric word for word.
- Date & Time: Sat 18 April, 2026 | 7 PM
- Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 200
- For more information, visit the website
5. Christina Aguilera (24 April)
After a sold-out Saadiyat Nights appearance, Christina Aguilera is heading back to the capital. With nearly 100 million records sold and an arsenal of anthems like Genie in a Bottle, Beautiful and Fighter, the Seven time Grammy award winner’s return is already shaping up to be one of the most in-demand shows of the year.
- Date & Time: Fri 24 April, 2026 | 8 PM
- Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 395
- For more information, visit the website
6. Scorpions (3 May)
You’ll want to dress up for this! Rock legends Scorpions are bringing six decades of pure guitar-driven energy to Abu Dhabi. With over 100 million records sold and iconic performances across 100+ countries, their Coming Home world tour promises soaring solos and serious nostalgia. Leather jackets are encouraged, and lots of headbanging is expected.
- Date & Time: Sun 3 May, 2026 | 8 PM
- Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island
- Price: From AED 275
- For more information, visit the website
7. Zara Larsson (3 December)
Swedish pop powerhouse Zara Larsson is set to kick off the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend with a high-energy after-race show. From Lush Life to Never Forget You, expect back-to-back dancefloor hits to launch the Formula 1 celebrations in style.
- Date & Time: Thurs, 3 December, 2026 | 9 PM
- Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
- Price: Access with Formula 1 ticket or from AED 395
- For more information, visit the website
8. Lewis Capaldi (3 December)
Get ready for emotional singalongs under the stars. Lewis Capaldi returns to the UAE capital to headline the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert night alongside Zara Larsson. Known for heart-hitting ballads and crowd-wide karaoke moments, his set is guaranteed to be one of the most unforgettable nights of race weekend.
- Date & Time: Thurs, 3 December, 2026 | 10 PM
- Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
- Price: Access with Formula 1 ticket or from AED 395
- For more information, visit the website
