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Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closes every Formula 1 season. It has run at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island since 2009, and was the first F1 race to go from daylight into night. From 3 to 6 December 2026, days are for racing and nights for the after-race concerts, with Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, Alex Warren, Imagine Dragons, The Chainsmokers and The Script announced.
Abu Dhabi is the last race of the Formula 1 season; Sebastian Vettel in 2010 and Max Verstappen in 2021 both won their first world titles on this circuit.
The season’s points are only final once the last lap here is run on Sunday.
In 2009 this was the first Formula 1 race to run from day into night: the lights are on from the start while the sky is still bright, and the finish comes after dark.
From the grandstand you watch the track slowly lit up as dusk falls.
A Grand Prix ticket gets you into the after-race concerts: Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi on 3 December, Alex Warren on the 4th (with one more act to come), Imagine Dragons on the 5th, and The Chainsmokers and The Script on the 6th.
The stage is at Etihad Live, with a Golden Circle upgrade for the front.
Checked · 2026-09-27
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General admission to the after-race concerts is only for Grand Prix ticket holders; the Golden Circle is an extra upgrade.
One-day roaming tickets are valid only on the day bought; grandstand tickets cover all four days.
One Friday artist is still to be announced; the line-up follows official announcements.
Andrea Bocelli’s concert at Etihad Arena on 2 December is ticketed separately.
Map pending: the official ticket page lists tickets by grandstand, but a complete circuit and grandstand map confirmed for 2026 was not available in this review.
Open official guide ↗Photos from this show come first; those from other shows may have a different stage and obstructions.
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3–6 December 2026, Abu Dhabi time; Sunday’s race runs from dusk into the night. Check the official schedule for exact practice, qualifying and race times.
Asia/DubaiThe circuit is on Yas Island, some way from central Abu Dhabi; check the official shuttle and parking arrangements before you go.
Grandstand and premium tickets cover all four days, including the after-race concerts; one-day roaming tickets are valid only on the day bought. General admission to the concerts is only for Grand Prix ticket holders, and the Golden Circle nearest the stage is an extra upgrade.
From AED 745
Accessible viewing areas and companion policy follow the official ticket pages and FAQs; confirm before buying.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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One Friday concert artist is still to be announced and exact session times await the official schedule (official site checked 27 September 2026); the photo shows the circuit at night in 2010.
Information checked on 2026-09-27
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