Nine-time diamond-certified and GRAMMY® award-nominated artist Post Malone has been confirmed as the Friday night headliner for the 2025 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts, returning to Etihad Park on December 5, 2025.
The announcement was made by Ethara, organisers of the Grand Prix and the Yasalam after-race concerts, as part of a blockbuster entertainment line-up that includes Benson Boone on Thursday, December 4, Metallica on Saturday, December 6 and Katy Perry closing the weekend on Sunday, December 7.
Feel just like a ROCKSTAR! 🔥Global superstar @Postmalone joins the #AbuDhabiGP After-Race Concerts line-up! 🎉More artists to be announced tomorrow! 👀👉Friday, 5 December At Etihad ParkExclusive to #AbuDhabiGP ticket holders.🎟️#PostMaloneAtF1 #F1 #Yasalam2025 #Ethara pic.twitter.com/h9mDttPEuR— Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (@abudhabigp) May 20, 2025
“We are absolutely thrilled to add Post Malone to the 2025 line-up, His performance in 2018 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was a special Yasalam moment, and we are thrilled to welcome him back to the Etihad Park stage,” David Powell, Ethara’s Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer said.
Global stars and growing demand
The 2025 edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which is scheduled from Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7, marks the event’s 17th year and continues its position as the season finale of the Formula 1 calendar.
With demand surging, fans are urged to secure their tickets now at the official website.
All ticket holders gain access to the After-Race Concerts, with golden circle upgrades offering priority stage access.
One-day passes, garden on Yas packages, and a variety of premium hospitality experiences are also available.
Post Malone, known for hits like Circles, Rockstar, and Sunflower, holds the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the highest-certified single of all time.
In 2024, he released his first country album F-1 Trillion, with lead single I Had Some Help debuting at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks.
The Grand Prix weekend will also feature top-tier motorsport support races, including the FIA Formula 2 World Championship and the Formula 4 Middle East Championship, both concluding their seasons at Yas Marina Circuit
Ethara, the regional powerhouse behind the event, operates a portfolio of leading venues including Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Arena, and Zayed Sports City.
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