Scheduled from 5 to 7 December 2025, the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 is already generating excitement among F1 race fans. This grand finale of the Formula 1 season is exactly that, delivering blockbuster entertainment both on and off the track. At the forefront of the off-track extravaganza are the uplifting Yasalam After-Race Concerts ushering in four dazzling nights of musical excellence as the final line up is now confirmed. The highlight of the weekend will be the Formula 1 Yasalam After Race Concert, featuring international artists and unforgettable performances.
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So here we go, Yasalam presented by e& is a decidedly glittering bill of the performing arts, starting with the entertainment on the evening before the main event.
Fans can look forward to an exhilarating atmosphere at the Formula 1 Yasalam After Race Concert, making this event a must-attend for music lovers and racing enthusiasts alike.
Thursday: Pop Power with Benson Boone
Grammy-nominated pop prodigy Benson Boone is set to spellbind audiences with his soaring vocals as the headline act for the first of four nightly GP race weekend shows at Etihad Park on Thursday, 4 December.
With over 7.4 million copies sold and chart-topping success in 20 countries, Boone’s hit single “Beautiful Things”—performed live in dramatic fashion at the Grammys—has cemented his status as a global phenomenon. Boone’s magnetic charisma and genre-defying vocals promise to set Etihad Park alight with every note. His captivating stage presence marks him as a standout artist destined to win hearts worldwide.
Friday: Posty’s Sonic Explosion + Elyanna’s Global Fusion
Post Malone will take the Yasalam stage on Friday, 5 December. The multi-platinum artist’s music is unmatched in its effortless blend of hip-hop, pop, R&B, trap, and country—an eclectic mix that’s powered his global success.
Among his many mega-hits is Sunflower, a duet with Swae Lee from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack. Now the highest-certified single in Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history, it’s the first to reach double diamond status (20-times platinum). Alongside a string of Billboard 200-topping albums, Malone brings a genre-fluid spectacle that will define Friday night, backed by chart milestones that showcase his memory-making global appeal.
Elyanna
Supporting Post Malone on that self-same Friday night 5 December, with a remarkable brand of multicultural musical fusion, is Elyanna. The Palestinian Chilean singer-songwriter will take the stage at the After-Race Concerts, fusing Arabic music with Latin rhythms to create an experimental Arab-pop sound that has captured a global audience. With over 100 million streams and a history-making Coachella performance, her appearance reflects a growing global appetite for cultural fusion and the rising influence of Arab artists on mainstream music. Elyanna promises a feast of cultural celebration at Etihad Park.
Saturday: Metallica Unleashed
Metallica’s thunderous reception at the final Black Sabbath show in July was a taste of what’s to come. Now, Abu Dhabi and fans brace for a sonic storm from these heavy metal titans in an absolute blitz of a concert. One of the ‘Big Four’ of early thrash metal, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame royalty and Grammy nominees Metallica have sold a total of 125 million albums worldwide. The band’s fifth album, ‘Metallica’, has sold over 22 million copies, making it one of the top 20 bestselling albums of all time. With their signature sound and legendary catalogue, Metallica will ignite Etihad Park on Saturday, 6 December—fuelled by decades of chart-topping dominance. As part of one of their customary record-breaking tours, these masters of hard rock will be all set to deliver a night of pure adrenaline.
Sunday: Perry’s Pop Royalty Finale
With nine number-one singles in her native USA, Katy Perry stands among the most prolific hit-makers of the past decade. She helped shape the digital era in tandem with artists like Adele, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Maroon 5.
American singer-songwriter, Katy Perry – a global pop icon whose chart-topping hits include ‘Dark Horse,’ ‘Firework,’ and ‘California Girls’ – is set to light up Etihad Park as part of her highly anticipated world tour, kicking off in April.
Prepare for an unforgettable After-Race concert experience on Sunday, 7 December with a headline artist who truly stands apart.
Yasalam After-Race Concert Upgrades
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders can get closer to their best-loved stars with prime views via the ultimate Golden Circle concert upgrade.
Golden Circle takes you to the musical heartland where every drumbeat, guitar riff, keyboard, brass and vocal note is delivered to perfection. Golden Circle upgrades give fans fast-track entry, dedicated beverage points, and prime stage views—bringing you closer to the music’s heartbeat. The energy of unfolding musical greatness breaks down the barriers, connecting you directly with the artists. Secure the best seats in the house and turn the whole experience from unmissable into unforgettable.
The final lineup in Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 Yasalam After-Race Concerts, all have the look of an absolutely unmissable occasion with top-of-the-range performers for all tastes.
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