Kings of Leon complete star-studded line-up for 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Kings of Leon have been confirmed as the final act for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, completing a packed entertainment line-up for this year’s season finale at Yas Marina Circuit.

The multi-GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning band join Lewis Capaldi, Jennifer Lopez, Anyma, Imagine Dragons, Black Coffee and a host of other international artists as part of the Yasalam presented by etisalat entertainment programme.

Organised by Ethara, the Yasalam festival runs alongside the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has established a reputation for bringing some of the biggest names in music to the UAE capital.

Taking place from December 2-6, this year’s programme will feature seven After-Race Concerts and 12 artists performing across multiple venues on Yas Island.

David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, said: “The Yasalam entertainment programme we produce at Ethara Live has become the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix signature, and this year’s programme is our most ambitious yet.

“Bringing together established global stars and some of today’s most exciting emerging artists, we’ve created a line-up that appeals to fans across generations and musical genres.

“With Kings of Leon completing the programme, we're looking forward to welcoming fans to Abu Dhabi for an exceptional week of racing, music and entertainment on Yas Island.”

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will open the Yasalam programme on Wednesday, December 2, bringing his Romanza Tour to Etihad Arena as part of Yasalam Classics.

The After-Race Concerts begin on Thursday, with American rock band Kings of Leon and Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi taking to the stage at the open-air Etihad Live, adjacent to the Yas Marina Circuit.

On Friday, Jennifer Lopez will perform alongside Alex Warren, the singer behind the hit Ordinary, following the first day of on-track action.

Imagine Dragons will headline on Saturday following Qualifying, with a setlist featuring hits including Believer, Thunder and Whatever It Takes.

Electronic duo The Chainsmokers and Irish pop-rock band The Script will then close out the After-Race Concert programme on Sunday night following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Elsewhere, Anyma will bring his audiovisual show, Anyma presents ÆDEN, to Yas Gateway Park on Friday, December 4, as part of the Yasalam Official After-Party.

There will also be entertainment at Yas Marina Circuit itself, with Shimza, CamelPhat and Black Coffee performing at 16/360, a new venue offering panoramic views and multiple vantage points of the track.

Away from the racing and live music, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders will also receive complimentary access to selected attractions around the city, including Qasr Al Watan, Yas Island’s theme parks and cultural attractions on Saadiyat Island.

These include Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena.

The 2026 event follows a record-breaking 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which attracted 339,000 fans to Yas Island and saw organisers Ethara named F1 Promoter of the Year.

After-Race Concerts are exclusively available to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with Golden Circle upgrades also available. Yasalam Classics featuring Andrea Bocelli and the Official After-Party with Anyma are separately ticketed, while access to performances at 16/360 requires a ticket for the venue.

Tickets for the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are now limited, with remaining options available via the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website.