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Looking for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets? The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closes the 2026 season at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, with race weekend running Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026. Racing under the floodlights, a headline concert every night and a run of extra events across the week make it one of the biggest trips on the F1 calendar. Below you’ll find every pass and single-day option, the day-by-day schedule, the evening shows happening around the race, and where to stay.
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets
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4-Day Pass
The full Abu Dhabi weekend, from the opening Thursday through race day on Sunday. The best fit if you’re flying in specifically for the Grand Prix.
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Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and Sunday’s race. The classic three-day race weekend.
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The hospitality route through race weekend for a more comfortable, elevated experience across all three days.
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Qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday, the two days that decide the grid and the result.
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The opening day of Grand Prix week at Yas Marina Circuit.
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Practice day on track, with Alex Warren on the Friday concert bill.
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Final practice and qualifying, with Imagine Dragons on the evening bill.
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Race day and the season finale, with The Chainsmokers and The Script closing the weekend.
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Race Weekend Schedule & Concerts
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has long been as much a music festival as a race. The Yasalam entertainment programme puts a headline act on stage most nights of the weekend at Etihad Park, right beside the circuit. This is the line-up announced so far for 2026.
Opening day at Yas Marina Circuit. The evening concert features Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson.
Practice sessions on track. In the evening, Alex Warren plays Etihad Park, and the official after-party, Anyma presents ÆDEN, takes place at Yas Gateway Park.
Final practice and qualifying set the grid for race day, followed by Imagine Dragons in concert.
Race day and the season finale, typically starting late afternoon as daylight fades into the floodlit night. The Chainsmokers and The Script close the weekend with a concert.
Session times and concert line-ups can change, so confirm the latest timetable on the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix site closer to the date.
Evening Events During Grand Prix Week
Two of the big evening shows around the race each have their own guide on Route & Stay, with tickets, venue details and where to stay.
Andrea Bocelli
The Italian tenor headlines the inaugural Yasalam Classics, the day before the race weekend begins.
Andrea Bocelli GuideAlex Warren
The “Ordinary” hitmaker performs on Friday evening of Grand Prix weekend.
Alex Warren GuideAbout Yas Marina Circuit
Yas Marina Circuit sits on Yas Island, a headland cut off from the Abu Dhabi mainland by a canal. Designed by Hermann Tilke, it opened in 2009 and has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix every year since, quickly becoming the traditional home of the F1 season finale.
It is one of the most distinctive tracks on the calendar. The 5.281 km lap winds past the marina and runs beneath the curved W Abu Dhabi hotel, while the pit lane exit dips through a tunnel under the track itself. The circuit uses a permanent lighting system, so the race starts in daylight and finishes under floodlights, which is a big part of its look on television and in person.
The layout was reworked ahead of the 2021 race. The old turns 4 to 6 were replaced with a single, less severe hairpin and the final sector was opened up to encourage closer racing, and the current lap has 16 corners. The fastest official F1 race lap, 1:25.637, was set by Kevin Magnussen in 2024.
The circuit offers a mix of viewing areas, including the Main, West, North, South and Marina grandstands and the Abu Dhabi Hill general admission zone. Organisers reported a record 339,000 attendees across the 2025 race weekend, so it pays to book early.
Which Pass Should You Choose?
For the full experience: the 4-day pass covers the whole weekend from Thursday to Sunday, so you can see the opening day, every on-track session and the race.
For the classic race weekend: the 3-day Friday to Sunday pass covers practice, qualifying and the Grand Prix itself. The hospitality version adds a more comfortable way to take in the same three days.
For a shorter trip: the 2-day Saturday and Sunday pass gives you qualifying and race day. If you only have one day, Sunday is the one for the race, while the other single days suit a specific concert on the bill.
Combining it with an evening show: if you’d also like to catch Andrea Bocelli on December 2, arrive a day early, as his show is a separate event the night before the race weekend begins.
Make a Day of It in Abu Dhabi
If you’re adding a day or two either side of race weekend, Yas Island and the capital have plenty to fill the time. These are three popular options, bookable through Klook.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
The Ferrari-themed indoor park on Yas Island, minutes from the circuit, with rides and attractions built around the famous red marque.
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
An indoor theme park on Yas Island themed around Warner Bros. film and TV worlds, a good pick for a rest day if you’re travelling with family.
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Zayed National Museum
Abu Dhabi’s national museum, telling the story of the UAE and its founding father, Sheikh Zayed. A good cultural stop away from the circuit.
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Getting There & Where to Stay
Yas Marina Circuit is on Yas Island, a short drive from Abu Dhabi International Airport and roughly 30 minutes by road from central Abu Dhabi. Taxis and rideshares serve the island, and race-day crowds are heavy, so allow extra time getting in and out. Staying on Yas Island itself, around Yas Marina, Yas Mall or Ferrari World, puts the circuit and Etihad Park within easy reach and makes it simpler to get back after the evening concerts.
Hotels in the Grand Prix area book up and rise in price as race week approaches, so it’s worth securing a room early.
More Event Travel Guides
- Alex Warren at Etihad Park, Friday, December 4, 2026.
- Andrea Bocelli at Etihad Arena, Wednesday, December 2, 2026.
- Browse the full Motorsport Travel Guides hub and the Concert Travel Guides hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Race weekend runs from Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 at Yas Marina Circuit, with the race on Sunday, December 6. It is the final race of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Where can I buy Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets?
This guide links to Ticombo listings for the 4-day pass, the 3-day pass, 3-day hospitality, the 2-day Saturday and Sunday pass and each single day from Thursday to Sunday.
What is the difference between the 3-day and 4-day pass?
The 4-day pass runs Thursday to Sunday, while the 3-day pass covers Friday to Sunday, the practice, qualifying and race days.
Who is performing at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concerts?
The announced line-up includes Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson on Thursday, Alex Warren on Friday, Imagine Dragons on Saturday and The Chainsmokers and The Script on Sunday. Line-ups can change, so check the official site for updates.
Is the Andrea Bocelli concert part of the race weekend?
No. Andrea Bocelli performs at Etihad Arena on Wednesday, December 2, the day before race weekend begins, and it is a separate ticketed event.
Where is Yas Marina Circuit?
It is on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, close to Yas Mall, Yas Marina and Ferrari World.
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