The artist will take to the stage on 6 December.
As the UAE heads into the cooler months, it’s time to get excited about alfresco brunches and a plethora of upcoming concerts. While Enrique Iglesias and J Balvin have added some sparkle to this year’s musical lineup, Calvin Harris is set to perform at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix‘s official after party on Saturday, 6 December. The superstar DJ, producer and songwriter will take over Garden on Yas at W Abu Dhabi, adding a high-energy finale to the race weekend.
For those unversed with Calvin Harris’ repertoire, he’s got over 56 billion streams, ranking amongst the biggest streaming artists in the world, and is one of the most viewed artists on YouTube. Throughout his career, he’s won two of 14 MTV VMA nominations and garnered five Grammy nominations. In 2013, he received a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for his hit song We Found Love, a collaboration with Rihanna. His career also features collaborations with international superstars like Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd and Travis Scott.
Calvin Harris’ performance marks a new collaboration with Ushuaïa Ibiza, which makes its Abu Dhabi debut during the 2025 Grand Prix weekend. Known for open-air productions, cinematic stage design and big-room sound, Ushuaïa will bring its signature experience to Garden on Yas at W Abu Dhabi. Calvin Harris is no stranger to the Middle East, having headlined MDLBeast SoundStorm, Ultra Abu Dhabi and Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour.
David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Ethara, said: “We continue to transform Yasalam into a multifaceted entertainment experience that goes far beyond the track with KeineMusik and Calvin Harris keeping the party going for fans. Bringing such a figurehead of modern music in Calvin Harris and partnering with Ushuaïa Ibiza elevates our fan offering even further.”
Calvin Harris will perform in Abu Dhabi on 6 December, joining the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 line-up alongside Benson Boone on 4 December, Post Malone on 5 December, Metallica on 6 December and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December.
Access to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts is exclusively for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 ticket holders. General admission tickets start from AED 1,025, grandstand tickets start from AED 1,695, and hospitality tickets start from AED 5,605. And for those who like to be front and centre, Golden Circle tickets will be your pass to the best views.
GO: Visit www.abudhabigp.com for tickets and more information.