Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Announces Imagine Dragons for Yasalam Concert Series

Imagine Dragons are set to headline the Yasalam After-Race Concerts during the 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, organizers announced.

The band is scheduled to perform Saturday, December 5, during the race weekend at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island. The performance is part of the entertainment lineup organized by Ethara for the annual Formula 1 event.

David Powell, Chief Portfolio & Strategy Officer at Ethara,shared, “Imagine Dragons are one of the defining live acts of this generation, with mass appeal to all. Their ability to deliver stadium-scale performances that connect with audiences around the world makes them the perfect addition to the Yasalam program.”

Organizers also confirmed that Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will perform on Thursday, December 3, with additional artists expected to be announced later.

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Imagine Dragons continue to rank among the top touring acts globally following a successful stadium run in 2025. The band sold more than 100,000 tickets across two nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July 2025. Other major stops on the tour included two sold-out shows at Stade de France and a concert at Ippodromo Snai La Maura.

The group previously performed in Abu Dhabi in January 2023 at Etihad Arena, also located on Yas Island.

Access to the After-Race Concerts is included with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets, including General Admission, Grandstand and Hospitality packages.

According to organizers, the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix drew a record 339,000 attendees. More than 136,000 people attended the after-race concerts and official afterparties during last year’s event.