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Ethara executive calls Yasalam the Abu Dhabi GP’s signature

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David Powell says the Yasalam entertainment programme has become the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s signature and calls the 2026 programme the most ambitious yet. Kings of Leon and Lewis Capaldi headline Thursday.

GPBeat · Newsroom29 Oct 2026, 18:42 · 1 min

Ethara’s chief portfolio and strategy officer, David Powell, says the Yasalam entertainment programme has become the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s signature. He describes the 2026 programme as the most ambitious yet.

Yasalam will run across Yas Island from December 2 to 6, alongside the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Kings of Leon complete the line-up and will headline Thursday at Etihad Live with Lewis Capaldi.

Andrea Bocelli opens the week at Etihad Arena on December 2. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Warren perform Friday; Imagine Dragons headline after Saturday qualifying, while Anyma’s audiovisual show is scheduled for Yas Gateway Park on December 4. The Chainsmokers and The Script close Sunday night after the race.

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  1. SOURCEAbu Dhabi GP adds star act to complete major race weekend line-upRacingNews365 English

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