F1’s finale weekend is getting another huge music moment, with Imagine Dragons officially confirmed as the Saturday headliner for the Yasalam After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026.
The internationally acclaimed band will perform at Etihad Park on Saturday, December 5th, adding even more excitement to the capital’s biggest sporting and entertainment event of the year.
A Major Name Added to the Yasalam Concert Series
Famous for global hits including Radioactive, Believer and On Top Of The World, Imagine Dragons deliver high-energy live performances that fill arenas around the world.
Their addition to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix entertainment line-up continues the event’s tradition of bringing internationally recognised artists to Yas Island during race weekend, making it an even bigger spectacle.
This announcement follows news that Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will kick off the Yasalam concert series on Thursday, December 3rd, while more headline acts are still expected to be revealed ahead of the four-day event.
Formula 1 And Live Entertainment Return to Yas Island
Taking place on the first weekend of December, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix once again promises a packed schedule of racing, concerts and fan experiences across Yas Island.
The after-race concerts are and have remained one of the weekend’s biggest attractions, drawing thousands of music fans alongside Formula 1 spectators each year.
Access to the Imagine Dragons concert will be available to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with organisers also expected to release Golden Circle upgrades for fans wanting a closer view of the performance.
Despite it only being May, anticipation is building for the 2026 race weekend, with the latest concert announcement further cementing Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of Formula 1’s biggest entertainment destinations.
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