Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons and Zara Larsson set for Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix weekend

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is shaping up to be one of the biggest weekends on the Formula One calendar, with organisers confirming Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons and Zara Larsson among the first headline performers for this year's post race concert series.

Race organisers at Yas Marina Circuit announced that the three international music acts will perform across the December 3 to December 6 race weekend, continuing the event's tradition of combining world class motorsport with major live entertainment. More artists are expected to be announced in the coming months, expanding what is already one of Formula One's most anticipated concert line ups.

Scottish singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi returns to Abu Dhabi after previously performing during the Grand Prix weekend in 2021. He will co headline the opening night of the concert programme on Thursday, sharing the stage with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, who will make her Formula One performance debut. Capaldi is expected to perform fan favourites including "Someone You Loved", "Hold Me While You Wait" and "Forget Me", while Larsson brings a catalogue that includes "Lush Life", "Symphony" with Clean Bandit and her more recent single "Midnight Sun".

American rock band Imagine Dragons will headline the Saturday night concert following qualifying at Yas Marina Circuit. The Grammy Award winning group has sold more than 46 million albums worldwide and is known for hits including "Radioactive", "Believer" and "Thunder". The performance marks the band's third Formula One headline appearance after previous shows at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2016 and the United States Grand Prix in 2019.

The entertainment programme will begin even before the race weekend officially starts. Legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has also been confirmed for Yasalam Classics on Wednesday, December 2, bringing his Romanza anniversary tour to Etihad Arena. Accompanied by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, Bocelli will become the first artist announced for the new classical concert series, with additional performers expected to join the programme.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has built a reputation for attracting some of the biggest names in music since the race made its Formula One debut in 2009. Previous headline performers have included Beyoncé, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Def Leppard and The Killers, helping establish the season finale as both a sporting and entertainment spectacle.

As in previous years, access to the After Race Concerts will be exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Concerts will take place at Etihad Park, while fans looking for a closer view of the performances can purchase Golden Circle upgrades, which provide priority access near the stage.

The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will once again conclude the Formula One season, with racing taking place from December 3 to December 6. Alongside the championship action on track, organisers are aiming to deliver another memorable weekend by pairing elite motorsport with performances from internationally recognised music stars. With further artist announcements still to come, this year's entertainment programme is expected to attract thousands of fans travelling from around the world for Formula One's traditional season finale.