Post Malone is officially going to perform at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Hold onto your cowboy hats – Post Malone is heading back to the capital.
The multi-platinum, genre-mashing superstar has just been confirmed for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's legendary 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.
Posty will be joined by Benson Boone on Thursday, Metallica on Saturday and Katy Perry closing things out with a bang 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 on the charts, expect sing-alongs, surprises and maybe even some cowboy swagger.
If you already have your race ticket, then you've scored access to the after-race concerts – 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. Thu December 4. Etihad Park, Yas Island, yasmarinacircuit.com, abudhabigp.com.
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