Post Malone announced Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix After-Race Concerts
Hold onto your cowboy hats – Post Malone is heading back to the UAE.
The multi-platinum, genre-mashing superstar has just been confirmed for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's legendary Yasalam After-Race Concerts, taking over Etihad Park on Friday December 5, 2025.
That's right – the Circles and Sunflower hitmaker (and now country chart-topper) will be performing live as part of what's shaping up to be one of the wildest F1 weekend line-ups we've seen.
Post Malone is added to a lineup that includes Benson Boone on Thursday, Metallica on Saturday, and Katy Perry on Sunday.
From stadium rock to pop bangers and hip-hop fusions, there's something for everyone – and then some.
Organised by Ethara, this year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the 17th edition of the race, running from Thursday December 4 to Sunday December 7 and if you haven't snapped up tickets yet, you might want to get a move on. With this A-list line-up, they're going fast.
Post Malone last lit up the Yas Island stage in 2018 – a performance many fans still rave about – and now he's returning with even more hits under his belt.
With Rockstar, Wow, Congratulations and his latest country-crossover single I Had Some Help riding high in the charts, expect sing-alongs, surprises and maybe even some cowboy swagger.
The After-Race concerts are exclusively for Grand Prix ticket holders – but you can level up with a Golden Circle upgrade for front-row views.
And if you're feeling fancy, check out the deluxe hospitality packages or get general access via the Garden on Yas one-day pass.
From Dhs1,025. Fri December 5. Etihad Park, Yas Island, yasmarinacircuit.com, abudhabigp.com.
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