Jennifer Lopez will headline the Friday night after-race concert at the 2026 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, performing at Etihad Live on Yas Island on 4 December. The global superstar will share the evening’s bill with American singer-songwriter Alex Warren as part of the four-day Yasalam entertainment programme.
Lopez’s appearance brings her high-energy live show back to the UAE, with fans able to look forward to a set featuring some of her biggest pop and dance hits.
The concert forms part of the entertainment surrounding the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which runs at Yas Marina Circuit from 3 to 6 December 2026.
Jennifer Lopez brings her biggest hits to Yas Island
Known for her choreography, elaborate costumes and large-scale stage productions, Lopez has built a live reputation around performances that combine pop anthems with dance and spectacle.
Her Abu Dhabi show is expected to draw on a catalogue that includes Let’s Get Loud, On The Floor, Waiting For Tonight, Jenny From The Block, If You Had My Love and Ain’t It Funny.
Other fan favourites associated with her live performances include I’m Real, All I Have and Dance Again, alongside newer material such as Save Me Tonight.
The appearance follows previous UAE performances, including a show at Saadiyat Nights and a later appearance at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Full Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert line-up
Lopez’s performance is part of a four-night programme at Etihad Live, bringing international pop, rock and dance acts to Yas Island across the Grand Prix weekend.
The announced after-race concert schedule is:
- Thursday 3 December: Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson
- Friday 4 December: Alex Warren and Jennifer Lopez
- Saturday 5 December: Imagine Dragons
- Sunday 6 December: The Chainsmokers and The Script
The programme gives fans a different headline attraction each night, with Lopez and Warren taking Friday’s double bill before Imagine Dragons headline Saturday.
The wider Yasalam entertainment programme also includes Yasalam Classics with Andrea Bocelli, an official after-party featuring Anyma, and DJ performances from Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza at 16/360 at Yas Marina Circuit.
How to attend Jennifer Lopez’s Abu Dhabi concert
Access to the Formula 1 after-race concerts is reserved for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Fans can also purchase a Golden Circle upgrade for access closer to the stage, subject to the event’s terms and availability.
According to the published ticket information, Grand Prix tickets start at AED 745.
Event details
- Artist: Jennifer Lopez, with Alex Warren
- Date: Friday 4 December 2026
- Venue: Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
- Access: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders
- Upgrade: Golden Circle access available
- Tickets: Official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket page
- Fans should check the official ticket website for current prices, availability, entry conditions and concert timings before travelling.
Yasalam expands the Grand Prix entertainment programme
The annual Yasalam festival is a major part of Abu Dhabi’s Formula 1 weekend, combining the racing programme with concerts and other live entertainment across Yas Island.
David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara Live, said Lopez was a natural fit for the Friday concert.
“Jennifer Lopez is one of the world’s most iconic entertainers, and her ability to connect with audiences across generations makes her the perfect artist to headline the Friday After-Race Concert at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
“This year’s Yasalam presented by etisalat entertainment programme continues to bring together the world’s biggest artists, reflecting our ambition to deliver the biggest and most exciting entertainment event of the year.”
With Lopez on Friday, Imagine Dragons on Saturday and The Chainsmokers and The Script closing the weekend, the 2026 line-up brings a wide range of international acts to Abu Dhabi during the final round of the Formula 1 season.
