Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 race week this December will once again double as one of the region's busiest entertainment calendars, with concerts running from December 2 to 6 across Etihad Arena, Etihad Live and several club venues around Yas Marina Circuit.
The week opens on Wednesday with Andrea Bocelli at Etihad Arena, where the Italian tenor performs his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour backed by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Thursday shifts tone with Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson both taking the Etihad Live stage, each drawing from recent material.
Friday brings the widest spread of acts: Alex Warren makes his UAE debut at Etihad Live, while electronic producer Anyma headlines a late-night show at Yas Gateway Park starting at 10:30pm. Club nights at venues near the circuit and at W Abu Dhabi's Bagatelle add DJ sets from names such as Shimza.
The standout date for many fans is Saturday, when Imagine Dragons return to Etihad Live three years after their sold-out 2023 Abu Dhabi show. The same night features DJ sets from CamelPhat and Gordo at nearby venues.
The week closes on Sunday with The Chainsmokers and The Script performing at Etihad Live, alongside club sets from Black Coffee and Carl Cox around Yas Marina Circuit.
Ticket prices vary widely depending on venue, starting from around Dh295 for arena shows and climbing into the thousands of dirhams for VIP club tables. The scale of this year's lineup underlines how Abu Dhabi's F1 week has grown well beyond motorsport into one of the Gulf's most significant entertainment events of the year.