Imagine Dragons headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 5 December
Published on 11/01/2026 at 10:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Imagine Dragons headline the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert series at Etihad Live in Abu Dhabi on 5 December 2026. The Saturday performance forms part of Yasalam, the entertainment programme attached to the Formula 1 weekend.
Imagine Dragons take the Yasalam stage in Abu Dhabi
The official event listing presents the performance as part of the Yasalam programme on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Saturday night. It places Imagine Dragons on the Yasalam stage at Etihad Live, formerly Etihad Park, on Yas Island.
The National’s event guide also lists the concert for 5 December 2026 and identifies the band as the series’ headline act. The wider after-race programme includes Lewis Capaldi, Kings of Leon, Jennifer Lopez, The Script and The Chainsmokers.
Imagine Dragons connect Abu Dhabi with their Las Vegas roots
The American pop-rock band grew from an early Provo formation into a Las Vegas-based group fronted by Dan Reynolds. Their major-label debut, Night Visions, introduced a catalogue that includes Radioactive, Demons, Believer and Thunder.
A Grammy biography records the band’s win for Best Rock Performance with Radioactive. That history gives the Abu Dhabi appearance a clear link to the songs that made the Las Vegas band internationally recognisable.
Yasalam places Imagine Dragons in a wider Abu Dhabi bill
The date belongs to a festival-style weekend rather than a standalone arena run. Yasalam combines the Grand Prix with concerts across Yas Island, while Etihad Live serves as the main after-race venue for the headline sets.
Imagine Dragons therefore arrive as one part of a larger music programme, with their Saturday billing separated from the race itself. The Abu Dhabi performance brings the band’s pop-rock catalogue to a Formula 1 weekend setting.
Imagine Dragons: what fans in Germany need to know
- 5 December 2026: Imagine Dragons headline the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert series at Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
- Lewis Capaldi and Kings of Leon perform on 3 December 2026, Jennifer Lopez performs on 4 December 2026, and The Script and The Chainsmokers perform on 6 December 2026.
- Event details: abudhabigp.com lists the Saturday Imagine Dragons concert under Yasalam and names Etihad Live, formerly Etihad Park.
Imagine Dragons on social media and streaming platforms
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Imagine Dragons: frequently asked questions
When do Imagine Dragons play in Abu Dhabi?
Imagine Dragons play at Etihad Live on 5 December 2026 as the headline act in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concert series.
Where do Imagine Dragons perform on 5 December 2026?
The band perform at Etihad Live on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, formerly known as Etihad Park.
Which albums have Imagine Dragons released?
Their catalogue includes Night Visions, Evolve, Origins, Mercury - Acts 1 & 2 and LOOM.
