It’s already a star-studded lineup.
One of the world’s most renowned performers has been added to the star-studded Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concert lineup.
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has been announced as the first act for Yasalam Classics, a new concert series during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026 race week.
He will perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Wednesday, December 2, kicking off the region’s biggest week of sport and entertainment.
Bocelli joins an already impressive lineup featuring Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson, and Imagine Dragons, with more major artists expected to be announced in the coming months.
He will be accompanied by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, performing classical crossover favourites including Con te partirò (Time to Say Goodbye), Canto della Terra, and Ave Maria.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders will receive exclusive 24-hour pre-sale access before tickets go on general sale on Wednesday, June 17 at 1pm via Ticketmaster and Etihad Arena.
Fans will recognise his song DNA (More Than a Game), created in collaboration with David Guetta, Ejae, and Megan Thee Stallion, which serves as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The track was performed live at the opening ceremony in Mexico City and has since been played before every match of the tournament.
The year 2026 also marks the 30th anniversary of Romanza, the album that cemented Bocelli’s global fame. It remains the best-selling Italian-language album, as well as the best-selling predominantly non-English language album of all time.
David Powell, Chief Portfolio and Strategy Officer at Ethara, said: “Yasalam Classics is a significant addition to the star-studded Abu Dhabi Grand Prix entertainment programme, and Andrea Bocelli is the perfect artist to launch it.
“His performance will bring a different dimension to race week and reflects our ambition to stage the biggest and most exciting entertainment event of the year.”
