What’s On Yas Island in 2026 — Concerts, Sport & Events
Yas Island is Abu Dhabi’s events capital. Between Etihad Arena, the open-air Etihad Park and the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit, there’s a world-class concert, show or race almost every week of the year. We host guests here every week, so we keep this calendar current — bookmark it, and stay where you can walk home after the show.
Stay on Yas Island — book direct, save 10% →2026 events calendar — Etihad Arena, Etihad Park & Yas Marina
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun | Omar Khairat — orchestral evening | Etihad Arena |
| 18 Jul | Atif Aslam — live | Etihad Arena |
| 25 Jul | UFC Fight Night — Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr. (Abu Dhabi Showdown Week) | Etihad Arena |
| 8 Aug | SB Girls | Etihad Arena |
| 21 Aug | Sonu Nigam — live | Etihad Arena |
| 22 Aug | “This is Michael” — tribute show | Yas Bay |
| 19–20 Sep | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire family | Etihad Arena |
| 25 Sep | Christina Aguilera — live | Etihad Arena |
| 26 Sep | K-Pop Fever | Etihad Arena |
| 27 Sep | The Corrs — live | Etihad Arena |
| 25 Oct | Russell Peters — comedy | Etihad Arena |
| 31 Oct–1 Nov | Riverdance — 30th Anniversary | Etihad Arena |
| 21 Nov | OFFLIMITS Festival — Shakira, Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo & more rescheduled from April | Etihad Park |
| 27 Nov | Tarkan — Abu Dhabi debut | Etihad Arena |
| 2 Dec | Andrea Bocelli — Yasalam Classics (with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra) | Etihad Arena |
| 3–6 Dec | Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix + Yasalam After-Race concerts biggest of the year | Yas Marina / Etihad Park |
🏁 The big one: Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix — 3–6 December 2026
The Formula 1 season finale takes over Yas Island, and by night the crowds pour into Etihad Park for the Yasalam After-Race concerts — 2026’s line-up includes Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, Post Malone and Imagine Dragons. From Water’s Edge it’s about a 10-minute walk to the circuit, so you skip the race-day gridlock entirely. F1 weekend is the busiest of the year and books out months ahead. See our F1-weekend details →
Why stay on Yas Island for an event
The single best travel decision for any Yas Island show is to stay on the island itself. When the lights come up, you’re a short walk or a 5-minute taxi from your own door — while everyone else queues for cabs and crawls across the bridge.
- Walk or 5-minute ride home — no post-show taxi scramble.
- Get ready in comfort — a full apartment, not a cramped hotel room.
- Make a weekend of it — Ferrari World, SeaWorld, Yas Mall and the beach are all minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
What’s on at Etihad Arena in 2026?
Highlights include Omar Khairat (June), Atif Aslam (July), Christina Aguilera and The Corrs (September), Russell Peters and Riverdance (October), Tarkan (November), and the Yasalam concerts during the December F1 weekend. See the calendar above and confirm dates on official ticketing.
When is the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2026?
3–6 December 2026 at the Yas Marina Circuit, with Yasalam After-Race concerts at Etihad Park each evening (Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, Post Malone, Imagine Dragons).
How far is Etihad Arena from Water’s Edge?
About 7 minutes by car, or a pleasant walk along the canal. Most guests take a quick 5-minute Careem home after a show.
Do event nights sell out?
The biggest ones — UFC, major concerts and F1 weekend — book out early. Reserve your stay as soon as your tickets are confirmed.
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