23 October,2026 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jennifer Lopez. Pic via Instagram
Global pop star Jennifer Lopez is set to bring her chart-topping hits to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026. The singer and actor will headline the Friday After-Race Concert on December 4, alongside singer-songwriter Alex Warren, as part of the Yasalam entertainment programme on Yas Island.
Lopez will perform at Etihad Live, formerly known as Etihad Park, a major concert venue during the Grand Prix weekend. Known for her energetic performances and elaborate stage productions, the star is expected to deliver a set featuring some of her biggest hits, including On The Floor, Jenny from the Block, Let's Get Loud, Waiting for Tonight, Ain't It Funny, I'm Real, All I Have and Save Me Tonight.
The announcement adds another major international performer to the festival's line-up, which brings together music and motorsport for the season-ending Formula 1 race weekend.
The singer has built a career spanning music, films, production and business. She has sold more than 80 million records worldwide, while her films have collectively earned over USD 3 billion at the global box office. Her live shows are known for combining choreography, elaborate production and a catalogue of popular tracks.
Lopez joins an extensive entertainment line-up scheduled across the four-day Grand Prix weekend, which runs from December 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.
Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson will open the After-Race Concerts on Thursday, December 3, followed by Lopez and Alex Warren on Friday. Imagine Dragons are scheduled to perform on Saturday, December 5, while The Chainsmokers and The Script will close the concert series on Sunday, December 6.
The programme will also feature Yasalam Classics with Andrea Bocelli and an official after-party featuring Anyma. DJs Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza are among the other acts set to perform at 16/360, an exclusive experience at Yas Marina Circuit.
The After-Race Concerts are open exclusively to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with a Golden Circle upgrade available for fans seeking closer access to the stage. The 2026 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3 to 6.
