Alex Warren Performs at Friday After-Race Concert, Ahead of Global Superstar Reveal Set to Complete Double-Bill

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren has been announced as part of the star-studded Yasalam presented by e& entertainment programme of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, organised by Ethara Live.

The rising global star will light up Etihad Live, formerly known as Etihad Park, on Friday 4 December. Warren will join another global star who will headline Friday’s double bill to be announced soon.

David Powell, Chief Portfolio & Strategy Officer at Ethara Live, said: “Yasalam has a proud track record of bringing chart-topping global talent to Abu Dhabi, and Alex is a brilliant addition to that legacy. He will form part of an exciting double-bill, with another global superstar still to be revealed, giving fans even more to look forward to this December.”

Warren’s rise has been remarkable, known for global hits including Ordinary and Bloodline. The former spent ten weeks atop Billboard Hot 100 in the US and thirteen weeks at number one of the UK Singles Chart. His GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist and sold-out global tour establish Warren as the defining new artist of his generation.

Alex Warren is the latest announcement in the star-studded Yasalam 2026 festival. The inaugural Yasalam Classics at Etihad Arena will bring maestro Andrea Bocelli on 2 December. The After-Race Concerts line-up at Etihad Live will bring Lewis Capaldi and Zara Larsson on 3 December, Imagine Dragons on 5 December and The Chainsmokers and The Script on 6 December. Over at Yas Gateway Park, Anyma will headline the Official After Party on 4 December.

Access to the After-Race Concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders, with the option to upgrade to Golden Circle to guarantee access and get closer to the stage. Golden Circle Upgrades for Friday’s After-Race Concert will be available for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders at 12 PM on 30 September on abudhabigp.com