Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch, Dine and Party During Race Week

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 is set to return to Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6, closing the Formula 1 season under the lights on Yas Island. By race weekend, dinner tables around the marina fill weeks ahead, W Abu Dhabi turns into one of the busiest addresses on the island, and Yasalam carries the night from the final lap into concerts and after-parties.

This year’s confirmed program already stretches from Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi on Thursday to Imagine Dragons on Saturday and The Chainsmokers with The Script after Sunday’s race, while Anyma presents ÆDEN takes over Yas Gateway Park North on Friday night. Around them, the trackside restaurants, private hospitality suites, rooftops and race-week parties that define Abu Dhabi GP weekend are beginning to fall into place.

Racing Events: The Heart of the F1 Weekend

• Practice Rounds:

  • Practice 1: Friday, December 4, from 1:30–2:30 PM

  • Practice 2: Friday, December 4, from 5:00–6:00 PM

  • Practice 3: Saturday, December 5, from 2:30–3:30 PM

• Qualifying Session:
  Saturday, December 5, from 6:00–7:00 PM. The final qualifying session of the season determines the starting grid for Sunday’s race.

• The Grand Prix Race:
  Sunday, December 6, from 5:00 PM. The 58-lap Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brings the 2026 Formula 1 season to a close under the lights at Yas Marina Circuit.

Concerts: Yasalam After-Race Concerts 2026

The Yasalam After-Race Concerts return to Etihad Live across the Grand Prix weekend. The access includes four-day Abu Dhabi GP tickets. Golden Circle upgrades add closest-to-stage access, fast-track entry, and dedicated beverage points.

• Wednesday, December 2:

  • Andrea Bocelli kicks off race week at Etihad Arena with his Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour as part of Yasalam Classics.

• Thursday, December 3:

  • Zara Larsson

  • Lewis Capaldi
    The two artists open the 2026 After-Race Concert series at Etihad Live.

• Friday, December 4:

  • After-Race Concert artist still to be announced

  • Anyma presents ÆDEN at Yas Gateway Park North as the confirmed official Friday after-party.

• Saturday, December 5:

  • Imagine Dragons headline the Saturday After-Race Concert.

• Sunday, December 6:

  • The Chainsmokers

  • The Script

  Both acts perform after the final race of the season, closing the Yasalam concert program on Sunday night.

Trackside Hospitality & Grandstand Packages

Sky Bridge Terrace

Inside W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, the Sky Bridge Terrace combines indoor and outdoor hospitality with views across Turns 11, 12, 13 and 14, Yas Marina and the paddock area.

The package includes:

• Indoor and outdoor VIP lounge access

• Gourmet catering

• Champagne, wine, beer and spirits

• Live entertainment

• Racing simulators

• Yasalam After-Race Concert access on the selected day

Available as Friday, Saturday or Sunday access, a Saturday–Sunday package, or the full three-day race weekend.

VIP Marsa Suite

The VIP Marsa Suite sits inside the Marina Grandstand, with views across the Formula 2 garages, second DRS zone, Yas Marina, the superyachts and W Abu Dhabi.

The package includes:

• VIP suite access

• Gourmet catering

• Premium drinks

• Track and marina views

• DJs and live entertainment

• F1 simulators

• Yasalam After-Race Concert access

The three-day package also includes Thursday’s pit-lane walk. Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes are available individually, alongside two-day and three-day options.

4-Day North Grandstand

The North Grandstand sits close to the hairpin at Yas Marina Circuit, with views across one of the track’s key acceleration points before the cars head onto the long straight.

The package includes:

• Four-day North Grandstand access

• Covered seating

• Seats together

• Fan zone access

• Theme park access

• Yasalam After-Race Concert access

• Mobile tickets

• Admin and transaction fees

The package covers the full four-day Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, with all seats located together.

Parties and After-Parties

Anyma Presents ÆDEN

Anyma presents ÆDEN is the first major official after-party confirmed for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026, taking over Yas Gateway Park North on Friday, December 4. The show begins at 10:30 PM, with doors opening at 9 PM.

Created by Italian-American artist Matteo Milleri, ÆDEN combines electronic music with large-scale digital art and cinematic visual production. The event is strictly 21+, with general admission, elevated standing platforms, and VIP tables available.

Aioka Race Weekend

Aioka Race Weekend has become one of the established private-party programs at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, with previous editions taking over the hotel’s Palm Garden for dinner, live entertainment, and late-night performances.

Past lineups have included Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, Craig David, and Ashanti. The 2026 edition has not yet been announced.

Bagatelle Abu Dhabi

Bagatelle will be back to the rooftop of W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island for its fourth Formula 1 Race Weekend edition, directly above Yas Marina Circuit. The four-day program will run from daytime pool parties and race viewing into Bagatelle’s signature late-night parties, with the 2026 DJ lineup still to be announced. Previous race-week editions have featured CamelPhat and Fisher.

Dining and Brunch Packages

B.I.G. Race Weekend Brunch at Garage

Garage at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island hosts five B.I.G. Race Weekend Brunches, timed to Practice 1, Practice 2, Practice 3, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix.

The brunch spreads across Garage’s five dining hubs, with premium cuts, Middle Eastern and Peruvian flavors, Asian specialties, desserts from the Tart Van, live entertainment, DJs, and 11 beverage taps. Choose an indoor table or book the terrace overlooking Yas Marina Circuit.