The growth of concerts at Formula 1 race weekends has been an interesting feature of the sport’s evolution in the twenty-first century. The Singapore Grand Prix, which debuted on the calendar in 2008, was the first race to truly embrace music as a key element of the race weekend experience. More promoters, especially in the Middle East and the USA, were quick to recognise the benefits of blending motorsport with live entertainment to create a more immersive fan experience.
Staging concerts by internationally recognized artists have helped F1 race promoters to attract a broader, more diverse audience, including music fans who may not traditionally follow motorsport. As well as enhancing the spectacle, the addition of nightly concerts has also boosted the overall appeal of race weekends, offering a vibrant, festival-like atmosphere that appeals to both die-hard motorsport enthusiasts and those looking for a mix of adrenaline and entertainment. The trend reflects F1’s push to modernize and cater to a younger, more global demographic, creating an experience that’s about more than just the on-track racing.
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Singapore Grand Prix Concerts
Debuting on the Formula 1 calendar in 2008, the Singapore Grand Prix was the first race to include concerts by A-list artists as part of the ticket price. Marina Bay Street Circuit features multiple stages and performances on race weekend, including headline performances on the Padang stage after the race on Sunday night.
- 2025: Elton John, G-Dragon (Article)
- 2024: OneRepublic, Kylie Minogue, Lenny Kravitz, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Disclosure (DJ set) (Article)
- 2023: Robbie Williams, Post Malone, Kings of Leon, Jackson Wang, Culture Club, Madness, Groove Armada (DJ set) (Article)
- 2022: Marshmello, Westlife, Green Day, Black Eyed Peas, Suede, The Kid Laroi, TLC (Article)
- 2019: Swedish House Mafia, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gwen Stefani, Fatboy Slim, Hans Zimmer, Lighthouse Family, Texas
- 2018: Jay Chou, The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Martin Garrix, Dua Lipa, Simply Red, The Sugarhill Gang, Afro Celt Sound System
- 2017: Calvin Harris, Ariana Grande, The Chainsmokers, OneRepublic, Seal, Duran Duran
- 2016: Kylie Minogue, Queen + Adam Lambert, Imagine Dragons, Bastille, Halsey, KC & The Sunshine Band, Pentatonix, Dynamo
- 2015: Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams, Spandau Ballet, Jimmy Cliff
- 2014: Jennifer Lopez, Robbie Williams, MAYDAY, John Legend, Pet Shop Boys, Seasick Steve
- 2013: Rihanna, The Killers, BIGBANG, Justin Bieber, Tom Jones, Bob Geldof,
- 2012: Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Jay Chou, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Pretenders, Bananarama, The Proclaimers
- 2011: Shakira, Linkin Park, Boy George, Shaggy, Rick Astley
- 2010: Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Adam Lambert, Chris Daughtry, Sean Kingston
- 2009: Chaka Khan, Travis, Backstreet Boys, Ozomati, John Digweed (DJ set)
- 2008: Carl Cox, The Wailers
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concerts
Joining the F1 calendar in 2009, the organizers of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were quick to follow Singapore’s lead and make race weekend concerts an important element of the fan experience at Yas Marina Circuit. Held at a purpose-built concert venue next to the circuit, the Yasalam concerts in Abu Dhabi have attracted some of the music world’s biggest names.
- 2025: Katy Perry, Metallica, Benson Boone (Article)
- 2024: Muse, Eminem, Maroon 5, Teddy Swims and Peggy Gou (Article)
- 2023: Foo Fighters, Shania Twain, Chris Brown, Ava Max and Tiësto (Article)
- 2022: Dave, Swedish House Mafia, Kendrick Lamar, Def Leppard (Article)
- 2021: Lewis Capaldi, Khalid, Stormzy, Foo Fighters (Article)
- 2019: The Killers, Lana Del Ray, Marshmello, Travis Scott*
- 2018: Post Malone, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Guns ‘n’ Roses
- 2017: Kendrick Lamar, Calvin Harris (DJ set), Pink, Mumford and Sons
- 2016: Rihanna, Lionel Ritchie, The Chemical Brothers
- 2015: Enrique Iglesias, Blur, Florence and the Machine
- 2014: The Who, Pharrell Williams, Armin Van Buuren
- 2013: Jay-Z, Muse, Depeche Mode
- 2012: Eminem, Kylie Minogue, Nickelback
- 2011: Britney Spears, Sir Paul McCartney
- 2010: Prince, Linkin Park, Kanye West
- 2009: Aerosmith, Beyonce
(*Note: Travis Scott did not perform in 2019)
United States Grand Prix Concerts
Since joining the calendar in 2012, Circuit of The Americas has staged some of Formula 1’s best-attended race weekend concerts. The massive ‘superstage’ on the infield at the home of the United States Grand Prix has hosted some of the world’s most popular artists.
- 2025: Garth Brooks, Kygo (Article)
- 2024: Sting, Eminem (Article)
- 2023: The Killers, Queen + Adam Lambert (Article)
- 2022: Ed Sheeran, Green Day (Article)
- 2021: Billy Joel, Twenty One Pilots, Kool & The Gang
- 2019: Pink, Imagine Dragons
- 2018: Bruno Mars, Britney Spears
- 2017: Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder
- 2016: Taylor Swift, Usher, The Roots
- 2015: Elton John
- 2014: Duran Duran
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Concerts
The race at Baku City Circuit has attracted some very big names since joining the calendar in 2016. Concerts have recently returned to the impressive Crystal Hall, which hosted the Eurovision competition in 2012. Holders of race tickets are granted free entry.
- 2024: Will Smith, J Balvin (Crystal Hall)
- 2023: Don Diablo, Hardwell (Bulvar Fanzone)
- 2019: Sam Smith, Jessie J, Cardi B, (Crystal Hall)
- 2018: Jamiroquai, Christina Aguilera, Dua Lipa, (Crystal Hall)
- 2017: Mariah Carey, Nicole Scherzinger, The Black Eyed Peas (Bulvar Fanzone)
- 2016: Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias, Pharrell Williams (Bulvar Fanzone)
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Concerts
The race at Jeddah Corniche Circuit has attracted some very big names since joining the calendar in 2021.
- 2025: Jennifer Lopez, PartyNextDoor, Major Lazer, Usher (Article)
- 2024: Alicia Keys, Martin Garrix & Pharrell Williams (Article)
- 2023: Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Travis Scott, Swedish House Mafia (Article)
- 2022: DJ R3hab, Axwell
- 2021: Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, David Guetta (Article)
Bahrain Grand Prix Concerts
The oldest race in the Middle East has been staging concerts on a stage in the fan zone for more than a decade, though Bahrain doesn’t historically attract the biggest A-list performers.
- 2025: R3hab, Peggy Gou, Axwell
- 2024: Diplo, Zedd (Article)
- 2023: Craig David, DJ Snake
- 2022: Don Diablo, Afrojack
- 2019: Kygo, Martin Garrix
- 2018: Carlos Santana
- 2017: Enrique Iglesias, Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, MATTN
- 2016: Avicii, Jimmy Cliff, Axwell & Ingrosso
- 2015: Pitbull, Abdulla Rowaishid, Najwa Karam, Amr Zayan, Waleed Al Shami
- 2014: Avicii, Scorpions
- 2013: Calvin Harris, Ne-Yo
- 2012: LMFAO*
(*Note: LMFAO did not perform)
British Grand Prix Concerts
The most attended race on the current calendar has been steadily improving its concert line up over the past few years, though the focus remains on homegrown talent from the UK.
- 2025: Sam Fender, Raye, Fatboy Slim, Becky Hill (Article)
- 2024: Kings of Leon, Stormzy, Pete Tong, Rudimental (Article)
- 2023: Calvin Harris, Black Eyed Peas, Tom Grennan (Article)
- 2022: Example, Sigala, Bastille, Mabel (Article)
- 2021: Rudimental, Anne-Marie, Becky Hill
- 2019: Razorlight, Craig David (DJ set)
- 2018: Melanie C, Sara Cox with 80s guests, Jo Whiley with 90s indie anthems, Ministry of Sound with supporting acts
- 2017: Travis
Qatar Grand Prix Concerts
Formula 1’s newest race in the Middle East has followed it’s regional counterparts in offering concerts by A-list acts on race weekend, though Bruno Mars headline performance in 2023 was cancelled.
*The Bruno Mars concert in 2023 was cancelled on the day of the event. Instead, DJ Snake played the post race concert.
Miami Grand Prix Concerts
The Miami Grand Prix has attracted some big-name performers since joining the calendar in 2022, but does not feature a ‘main stage’ like the other races featured on this page. Most performances take place at the Hard Rock Beach Club, which is not open to all attendees at the Miami Grand Prix. Clubs and concert venues in Miami also stage additional race week concerts by major artists.
- 2025: Kygo, Pitbull, Steve Aoki, Sofi Tukker, Cedric Gervais (Hard Rock Beach Club)
- 2024: Steve Aoki, Don Omar, Kaskade, Ed Sheeran, John Summit (Hard Rock Beach Club)
- 2023: DJ Tiësto, Cedric Gervais, FISHER (Hard Rock Beach Club)
- 2022: Kygo (opening party)
Las Vegas Grand Prix Concerts
The Las Vegas Grand Prix, which joined the F1 calendar in 2023, also features headline performances but without one ‘main stage’. The biggest names play in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, while additional performances take place behind the main grandstand on the Heineken Silver Stage.
- 2025: TBC
- 2024: Ludacris, Alesso, OneRepublic (T-Mobile Zone at Sphere), Snakehips, Big Boi, Vandelux (Heineken Silver Stage), Dom Dolla (LIV on the grid at Paddock Club Rooftop)
- 2023: J Balvin, Major Lazer, Mark Ronson (T-Mobile Zone at Sphere) (Article)
Australian Grand Prix Concerts
The race at Albert Park has not historically been known for attracting internationally renowned headliners. The music offering at the Australian Grand Prix has been expanded in recent years, though the focus remains on homegrown talent.
- 2025: Fatboy Slim, Tones and I, Baker Boy, Spiderbait, The Living End
- 2024: Jake Webb, Northeast Party House, Amy Shark, Yo! Mafia, Vanessa Amorosi, Jet, Emma Peters, The Presets, Empire of the Sun.
- 2023: Birds of Tokyo, Sneaky Sound System
- 2022: Peking Duk, Bliss n Eso, The Rubens
