Shimza performs at 16/360 on Friday 4 December 2026.
CamelPhat take over on Saturday 5 December 2026.
Black Coffee closes the line-up on Sunday 6 December 2026.
The DJs will play exclusive sets at 16/360 from 4 to 6 December 2026.
Three of electronic music’s biggest names are heading to Yas Marina Circuit this December. Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza will perform at 16/360 during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, adding three days of DJ sets to the Yasalam entertainment programme. Announced by Ethara Live, the performances will run from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 December 2026 and are exclusive to 16/360 ticket holders.
Shimza opens the series on Friday 4 December 2025. The South African DJ and producer’s Afro-tech sound combines the percussion and grooves of Afro house with the driving pace of house and techno. His career has taken him to Pacha in Ibiza and Tomorrowland, giving race weekend guests a chance to hear an artist whose music has travelled well beyond his home country.
On Saturday 5 December 2026, Liverpool duo CamelPhat take over. Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala have built a global following through tracks including “Panic Room”, “Breathe” and “Cola”. The latter topped the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording, helping establish the pair on the international electronic music circuit.
Black Coffee closes the programme on Sunday 6 December 2026. The Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer is celebrated for his deep, hypnotic approach to Afro house. His catalogue includes “Drive”, with David Guetta and Delilah Montagu, and “Never Gonna Forget”, with Diplo and Elderbrook. His appearance will round off the three-day line-up as the Formula 1 season reaches its finale.
The performances add a musical focus to 16/360 The Terrace Collection and The Circle at 16/360, two premium experiences at the circuit. Guests can move between viewing points overlooking the back straight, Turns 6, 7, 15 and 16, and the finish line. Bars, changing menus and social spaces complete the setting, pairing the on-track action with places to eat, drink and gather between sessions.
David Powell, Chief Portfolio & Strategy Officer at Ethara Live, said: “Our ambition for the Yasalam entertainment programme is to make Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix week an unforgettable experience, with world-class music at its heart. Adding Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza brings three of electronic music’s biggest names to our audiences, and elevates the premium 16/360 experience with three days of global DJs in one of the most spectacular settings on the Formula 1 calendar.”
The shows join a wider Yasalam programme that includes After-Race Concerts at Etihad Live and Official After-Parties featuring Anyma.
Tickets for 16/360 The Terrace Collection, The Circle at 16/360 and other Grand Prix experiences are available through abudhabigp.com.
Where: 16/360, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: 4 to 6 December 2026
Contact: abudhabigp.com