Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will perform live at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Thursday 3 December 2026, opening the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at Yas Marina Circuit. The concerts form part of the Grand Prix weekend, which runs from 3 to 6 December 2026, with tickets now on sale.
Opening Night Artists Confirmed For Yas Marina Circuit
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will headline the opening night of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts, the official live music programme attached to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Capaldi returns to the UAE following his January appearance at Saadiyat Nights earlier this year. The Scottish singer-songwriter is known for global hits including Someone You Loved, Before You Go, Survive and Almost.
Zara Larsson joins the bill as one of Sweden’s most successful pop exports, with chart staples including Lush Life and Never Forget You. The announcement follows renewed global attention for Lush Life after the track went viral again across social platforms.
Record Attendance And High Demand For 2026
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix attracted 339,000 fans, setting a new attendance record and demand for the 2026 edition is already strong following the first concert announcement.
Tickets grant access to the race weekend and the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Further artist announcements are expected in the coming months.
For ticket information and packages, visit the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website.
