Pop icon Katy Perry and rock legends Metallica will headline the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend at Yas Marina Circuit in December.
2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers have announced Katy Perry, Metallica and Benson Boone as the first headline acts who’ll be performing as part of the race weekend on December 5-7.
Last year’s race weekend featured headline performances from rising star Teddy Swims, South Korean DJ Peggy Gou, British rock band Muse, rapper Eminem and American band Maroon 5. Other global acts like Def Leppard, Beyoncé, Rhianna, Stormzy and The Killers have played at the event since it was first held in 2009.
The After Race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place from Thursday to Sunday. The concerts are exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders and take place at Etihad Park. More details about attending the concerts can be found in our trackside guide.
Fans can upgrade their ticket and get priority access closer to the stage by purchasing a Golden Circle ticket upgrade, which are available via our trusted supplier Grand Prix Tickets. The final headline act performing at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Benson Boone Plays Thursday Night
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Benson Boone will kick off the festivities at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an exclusive performance at Etihad Park on Thursday December 4.
The rising star, famed for hits like Beautiful Things and Slow It Down, will bring his captivating live show to Yas Marina Circuit to begin four consecutive nights of high energy performances.
Metallica Headline After Qualifying
A band who need little introduction, Metallica, will headline on Saturday December 6 at Etihad Park, after qualifying for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The heavy metal legends are sure to wow audiences with their performance – which will be their first in Abu Dhabi since 2013.
Katy Perry to Headline on Sunday Night
Fans at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be able to celebrate the end of F1’s milestone 75th anniversary season in style as Katy Perry performs on the main stage after the race on Sunday December 7.
With over 70 million records sold and 115 billion streams, Katy Perry is one of the world’s most listened to artists. F1 fans can expect to hear hits from her extensive pop catalogue, like Firework, Roar, Dark Horse and Teenage Dream, during her performance at Etihad Park.
This will be Katy Perry’s second appearance at an F1 event, having previously played at the Singapore Grand Prix back in 2012. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the last stop on an extensive 2025 Lifetimes World Tour, taking in Mexico, the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe.
2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets are selling fast for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The season-closing race does usually sell out, with last year’s total attendance reaching 192,000 – a record-breaking figure for the event.
Tickets are available to purchase now via our trusted supplier Grand Prix Tickets (GPT). As well as tickets in the Main, West, Marina and South Grandstands, we also have a range of hospitality packages available, plus general admission tickets. 3-day prices start at just over €380.
We also recommend ticket packages from Formula 1’s official ticket package partner F1 Experiences. Packages include exclusive insider access, like pit lane walks and guided paddock tours.
The 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be the 17th running of the event since it first joined the calendar as F1’s first-ever twilight race in 2009.
