Abu Dhabi GP 2026 opening acts revealed as tickets go on sale

International music stars Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson are set to headline the opening night of the 2026 Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The two will perform on Thursday, December 3, launching the much-anticipated After-Race Concerts.

Scottish singer Capaldi will return to the Etihad Park and Abu Dhabi with his emotional chart-toppers including Someone You Loved and Before You Go, promising a powerful live performance.

Meanwhile, Swedish pop sensation Larsson will bring her high-energy hits such as Lush Life and Never Forget You to kick off the Grand Prix weekend.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the Formula One season, will run from December 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.

Tickets are now on sale. Access to the After-Race Concerts is exclusive to Grand Prix ticket holders, with fans also able to upgrade to Golden Circle for closer access to the stage.

"The 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was extraordinary. We welcomed more fans than ever, staged the biggest entertainment programme and for the first time, were named F1 Promoter of the Year by Formula One management - the most prestigious recognition in our industry," said David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer of Ethara.

Someone you loved is coming back for #Yasalam2026 🥰
@LewisCapaldi is taking the Etihad Park stage on Thursday, 3 December 🎤

Exclusive to #AbuDhabiGP ticket holders. Get yours via: https://t.co/M6F8AzU9Hi pic.twitter.com/64JSUi5G6X

— Ethara (@EtharaLive) February 11, 2026

It’s Lush Life from here on. @zaralarsson is coming to #Yasalam2026 😌

📅 3 December
📍Etihad Park

Exclusive to #AbuDhabiGP ticket holders. Get yours via:https://t.co/M6F8AzU9Hi pic.twitter.com/s5rY2B2w5L

— Ethara (@EtharaLive) February 11, 2026