Metallica, Katy Perry Added to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concerts

Image: Katy Perry to Perform During Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 (Photo Credit: Ethara)
Image: Katy Perry to Perform During Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 (Photo Credit: Ethara)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:35 PM ET, Wed April 23, 2025

The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continues to add to its star-studded lineup of entertainers for its 2025 After-Race Concerts.

Organized by Ethara, the entertainment program has built a reputation for attracting leading artists to the UAE capital to close out the Formula 1 season. This year, Metallica will join Katy Perry and rising star Benson Boone in the event taking place from December 4-7.

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend attracted 190,000 spectators including 110,000 at the After-Race Concerts and named as ‘Best Spectacle Event’ at the F1 Awards.

David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Ethara, said in a statement, "The Yasalam programme is a highlight of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend, and we take great care in curating a dynamic mix of artists each year. We are delighted with the lineup for 2025 and look forward to welcoming fans from all over the world for four days of unmissable entertainment on and off the track."

Although racing officially begins on Friday, December 5, gates will open at Yas Marina Circuit a day earlier for the fan favorite Pit Lane Walk and several interactive fan experiences before Benson Boone gets the party started at Etihad Park on Thursday night.  

Friday night’s headline act is still to be revealed but rock performers Metallica is scheduled take the stage on Saturday night and Katy Perry will close the show on Sunday night.

Access to the concerts is exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders with an option to upgrade to Golden Circle’s closer-to-the-stage seating. After-Race concerts are also included in the ‘four-day ticket’ along with Yas Island’s many available attractions.


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