Jennifer Lopez to Headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Jennifer Lopez, the iconic singer, actress and entertainer, returns to Abu Dhabi as an F1 fan favourite, bringing her signature chart-topping anthems to Yas Island.
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez will headline the Friday After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 4 December, alongside singer-songwriter Alex Warren, for an unforgettable double-billed evening.
Jennifer Lopez, the iconic singer, actress and entertainer, returns to Abu Dhabi as an F1 fan favourite, bringing her signature chart-topping anthems to Yas Island. Featuring hits like All I Have, Waiting For Tonight, Let’s Get Loud, Ain’t It Funny, I’m Real, Jenny from the Block, On The Floor and Save Me Tonight, the performance promises fans a night packed with world-class production, singing and dancing, celebrating a career that has made her a global phenomenon.
The JLo Show will take place at Etihad Live, formerly Etihad Park, the iconic Yas Island venue that is the heart of Abu Dhabi’s entertainment scene during Grand Prix week. The announcement adds another major star to the Yasalam presented by etisalat entertainment programme, where world-class live music meets the high-octane spectacle of Formula 1 for one of the most anticipated weekends on the global sporting and entertainment calendar.
David Powell, Chief Portfolio & Strategy Officer at Ethara Live, said: “Jennifer Lopez is one of the world's most iconic entertainers, and her ability to connect with audiences across generations makes her the perfect artist to headline the Friday After-Race Concert at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This year's Yasalam presented by etisalat entertainment programme continues to bring together the world's biggest artists, reflecting our ambition to deliver the biggest and most exciting entertainment event of the year.”
Dominating multiple industries as a singer, actress, producer and business mogul, Lopez is the only artist to top both the music and film charts simultaneously, with over $3 billion at the global box office, more than 80 million records sold and billions of streams and views to her name. The ultimate multi-hyphenate global icon is celebrated for high-energy shows that bring together music, choreography and full-scale production.
She joins a blockbuster line-up that includes Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson, who will open the After-Race Concerts on Thursday, 3 December, Imagine Dragons on Saturday, 5 December, and The Chainsmokers and The Script closing out race week on Sunday, 6 December. The Yasalam festival is bringing more acts than ever this year, with the inaugural Yasalam Classics with Andrea Bocelli and Official After-Party with Anyma, whilst global DJs Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza taking over three days at 16/360 - an exclusive experience at Yas Marina Circuit combining world-class entertainment with spectacular views of the on-track action at the F1 Season Finale.
Access to the After-Race Concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with the option to upgrade to the Golden Circle to guarantee access and get closer to the stage, putting fans in the heart of the action for one of the most spectacular live shows of the year.
The 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place at Yas Marina Circuit from Thursday, 3 December to Sunday, 6 December.
