Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix 2026 schedule
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The 2026 Formula 1 season ends in Abu Dhabi, at the Yas Marina Circuit, from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December. Here are the session times, the after-race concerts and what a day on board a superyacht looks like.
Session times and concerts
| Day | On track (Abu Dhabi time) | After-race concert |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 December Fan day | Fan activities, no F1 session | Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson |
| Friday 4 December Free practice | Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00 | Alex Warren, plus a second act to be announced |
| Saturday 5 December Qualifying | Practice 3: 14:30 – 15:30 Qualifying: 18:00 – 19:00 | Imagine Dragons |
| Sunday 6 December Race day | Grand Prix: 17:00, under the lights | The Chainsmokers and The Script |
Session times and concert line-ups are set by the organiser and may change.
Which day should you choose?
- Friday, free practice. The most relaxed day and the best value, from AED 7,500 per person.
- Saturday, qualifying. The fight for pole under the evening lights, then Imagine Dragons. AED 15,000.
- Sunday, race day. The season finale and the biggest atmosphere of the weekend. AED 25,000.
- Saturday + Sunday. AED 30,000, saving AED 10,000, with a different guest each day if you wish.
Hospitality package prices per person, plus 5% VAT. A private yacht is chartered for the full weekend from AED 800,000 + VAT, yacht, berth, passes and crew included.
A day on board
| Time | On board |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Arrival at Yas Marina, buggy transfer to the yacht, welcome champagne |
| Afternoon | Signature lunch, networking and the first session on track |
| Sunset | The evening session or the Grand Prix, from the deck and on the screens on board |
| Evening | Dinner, DJ sets and live entertainment |
| After the flag | After-race concert, then the marina until 2 am |
Plan your trip with the Yas Marina guide, or see how to watch the Grand Prix from a yacht.
Questions
When is the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026?
From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026 at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. It is the last race of the Formula 1 season.
What time does the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix start?
The race is scheduled for Sunday 6 December at 17:00 Abu Dhabi time. Session times are set by the organiser and may change.
Who plays the after-race concerts in 2026?
Thursday 3 December: Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson. Friday: Alex Warren, plus a second act to be announced. Saturday: Imagine Dragons. Sunday: The Chainsmokers and The Script. Line-ups may change.
Are the concerts included with a yacht hospitality package?
Yes. After-race concert access is included with hospitality packages, subject to availability, and where noted for private yachts.
Odyssia is an independent hospitality provider on board private yachts and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Formula 1, the FIA or the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix organisers. No race tickets are sold or included. Formula 1, F1, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and related names and marks are the property of their respective owners. Yas Marina and the artists named are shown for information only.