The event is expected to take place at Etihad Park.
Abu Dhabi is kicking off 2026 in style. Last year, it was Coldplay, and this time, Linkin Park is paving the way for concerts in the capital. This year, OFFLIMITS Music Festival is officially on the way back. The festival had confirmed a return to the capital in April 2026, but has now moved it to 21 November 2026, bringing its anything-goes approach, where pop, rock, electronic, and alternative share the same playground.
The 2026 line-up has been announced, which features Shakira, Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, Myles Smith, Bayou, Yara Mustafa and more. Additional artists will be announced soon. The full-day, multi-stage format will remain central to the experience. Tickets are on sale now, and those who bought them for the April date will now be automatically moved to November.
If the last edition is anything to go by, you can expect some of the biggest names from the music world taking over the various stages at the venue. Last year’s headlining act saw Ed Sheeran take to the OFFLIMITS Music Festival stage. Other artists included One Republic, ARTBAT, Faithless, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Kaiser Chiefs, and Zeyne.
For those unversed, Offlimits Music Festival is the first-ever open-format music festival in the UAE. It debuted in 2025 and, after a successful run, is heading back to Abu Dhabi. The one-day festival features multiple stages across the venue, including a main stage where the biggest acts perform.
In addition to the OFFLIMITS Music Festival, the UAE will be hosting many other live shows in 2026. If you love live music, you can expect a great lineup for the remainder of the year.
Tickets to OFFLIMITS Music Festival are on sale now, so grab them while you still can before these are expected to sell out fast.
GO: Visit www.offlimits.com for more information.