The American pop rock band is set to headline Etihad Park as part of the Formula 1 season finale

F1 fans, we’ve got thrilling news that’s sure to be music to your ears. One of the world’s biggest bands, Imagine Dragons, will headline the After-Race Concerts at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday, 5 December 2026.

The internationally acclaimed band is the third act to be announced for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, joining Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson, who were announced earlier this year. Capaldi and Larsson will be kicking off the blockbuster line-up of performances on Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons are the GRAMMY Award-winning band behind the hit singles Radioactive, Demons, Believer, and Thunder. The group has built one of contemporary music’s most recognisable catalogues, earning widespread acclaim for powerful live performances that have filled arenas and stadiums worldwide.

And it isn’t the first time the band has performed in the UAE. They last performed in January 2023 at Etihad Arena. So, if you missed them before, you’ve been given a second chance.

Here’s how to see Imagine Dragons live in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Park

Want to see these thrilling performances? You will need to secure a ticket to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. Tickets for the After-Race Concerts are not sold separately.

At the moment, there are general admission tickets, grandstand tickets and hospitality experiences available.

However, don’t wait too long, though, as the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 is sure to sell out.

*New Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket category launches*

A Golden Circle upgrade

Want to get closer to the performers? Fans can upgrade and get golden-circle access for Dhs295.

You can snap up tickets and the upgrade on abudhabigp.com

Why shouldn’t you wait?

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - grid

If you’re keeping up with the “Kardashians of Formula 1”, it looks like we’re heading for another spectacular season finale. But who will come out on top?

Will Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes claim the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship over his teammate George Russell? Could Max Verstappen of Red Bull stage yet another mid-season comeback and climb back up the leaderboard? Will Ferrari finally unlock full performance from their cars, or will the McLaren duo zoom past and, once again, steal the spotlight? It’s too early in the season to tell, so we will just have to sit on the edge of our seats to find out.

More performers to be announced

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 after-race concerts

Thought the line-up was amazing now? There’s more to come!

Two (or maybe more) performers are yet to be announced for the after-race concert on Friday, December 4, and on the final day of the GP on Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Stay tuned to whatson.ae for all the latest.

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