Jennifer Lopez to headline Friday after-race concert at F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez is set to headline the Friday After-Race Concert at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 4, 2026. Performing alongside singer-songwriter Alex Warren at Etihad Live on Yas Island, the multi-hyphenate icon will deliver a double-billed evening as part of the annual Yasalam entertainment lineup.

Return of global icon

Lopez returns to Abu Dhabi with a high-energy performance featuring some of her biggest chart-topping global hits, including On The Floor, Jenny from the Block, Waiting For Tonight, Let’s Get Loud, and Ain’t It Funny. The concert will take place at Etihad Live (formerly Etihad Park), the central entertainment hub for Grand Prix week.

With over 80 million records sold, $3 billion generated at the global box office, and billions of streams, Lopez remains the only artist in history to hold the number one spot on both the music and film charts simultaneously.

Speaking on the announcement, 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.”

Star-studded 2026 race week lineup

Lopez joins an expansive roster of international artists set to perform across the season finale weekend from December 3 to December 6, 2026:

• Thursday, Dec 3: Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson

• Friday, Dec 4: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Warren

• Saturday, Dec 5: Imagine Dragons

• Sunday, Dec 6: The Chainsmokers and The Script

The festival will also feature the inaugural Yasalam Classics headlined by Andrea Bocelli, an official after-party featuring Anyma, and DJ sets by Black Coffee, CamelPhat, and Shimza at Yas Marina Circuit's 16/360 venue.

Access to all After-Race Concerts is exclusive to 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Organizers have also made Golden Circle upgrades available for fans seeking front-of-stage access during the four-day event.