2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to feature expanded Paddock Club and multi-day ticket options.
Abu Dhabi is set to welcome motorsport and music fans from around the world for the 18th Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, taking place from December 3 to 6, 2026, at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island.
The four-day event will combine international motorsport competitions, live music and entertainment, with the Formula 1 race bringing the season to a close.
The racing schedule will feature Formula 1, Formula 2 and AZM GT, giving visitors the chance to experience several categories of high-level motorsport at Yas Marina Circuit.
Music and entertainment across Yas Island
Alongside the racing action, 12 international artists are scheduled to perform at venues across Yas Island. The entertainment programme will include after-race concerts, allowing fans to enjoy live performances once the day’s racing concludes.
The event will also offer multi-day tickets, giving visitors access to some of Abu Dhabi’s leading cultural and leisure attractions. These benefits are designed to let fans combine their Grand Prix visit with experiences at attractions across the emirate.
Expanded Paddock Club
A major feature of the 2026 edition will be the expanded Paddock Club facility at Turn 1 of Yas Marina Circuit.
The upgraded hospitality venue is expected to accommodate 12,200 guests during the event, up from 11,000 in 2025. With this increased capacity, the Paddock Club will become the largest facility of its kind on the Formula 1 calendar.
The expansion will allow more guests to enjoy the premium hospitality experience throughout the four-day event.
With Formula 1, Formula 2 and AZM GT races, performances by 12 international artists and access to cultural and leisure attractions, the 18th Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will offer a packed programme of sport and entertainment from December 3 to 6.
The event will be held at Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island, as Abu Dhabi prepares to host the final round of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
