Clear out your April calendars because the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is only 59 days away, and the adrenaline is already coursing through the Kingdom’s speed lovers.
The F1 race weekend is returning for a whopping sixth time this year, and while you will have to wait until the fifth race, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts more than make up for it.
After Kygo, Columbian singer-songwriter Shakira has joined the headliner list for the 2026 weekend. Want another reason to get on the dance floor? Cuban American rapper Pitbull is bringing his energy to the Jeddah stage.
After making her Saudi debut at MDLBEAST Soundstorm in December 2025, South African singer and songwriter Tyla is coming back to the Kingdom, but this time, she will be performing in Jeddah.
Not only will you be catching defending champion Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and more fighting through high-speed turns, but you will also be throwing your hands up to the Norwegian performer’s hopping beat, Shakira’s fluid movements, Pitbull’s spitfire rhymes, and Tyla’s addictive rhythm.
So, stretch those muscles out. Here is everything to know about the upcoming high-speed weekend.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts
One of the newest race weekends to be added to the Formula 1 calendar, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has always been one of the more dramatic races of the season. In 2021, the Grand Prix served as one of the last wins for Lewis Hamilton and the pod-concept Mercedes.
In 2024, it served as the F1 debut of 18-year-old Ollie Bearman when he stepped in to replace Carlos Sainz Jr. who was recovering from a major surgery. Bearman finished seventh in Sainz’ Ferrari after nearly clipping the boundary wall in qualifying.
The 2026 calendar has not one but two Spanish Grand Prix, the Barcelona-Catalonia and the brand-new Madrid track. Williams’ driver Carlos Sainz Jr. is the ambassador of the Madrid circuit. The race weekend will also be serve as the Saudi debut of Audi and Cadillac, bringing the number of competing teams up to 11.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts location
So far, four artists have been confirmed, and they will be bringing their signature tunes and moves to the main stage at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Ash Shati.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts dates
The weekend will have F1 and F1 Academy drivers starting their engines from Friday, April 17. Kygo and Shakira will be performing on Sunday, April 19, right after the drivers pull into Parc fermé, while Pitbull will be lighting up the stage on Saturday, April 18 along with Tyla.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts tickets
The good news is you do not need separate tickets to watch the concert; your GP ticket will give you access to the performance area. The great news is tickets for the grand prix are still available from SAR100 on saudiarabiangp.com.
Artists performing at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 concerts
So far, Kygo, Shakira,Pitbull, and Tyla are the only ones who have confirmed. Keep checking Destination KSA to learn who else will be performing this year. Last year brought Tul8te, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, and more chartbusters.
Since emerging in 2013, Kygo has racked up 23+ billion global streams, making him one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Shakira is a multi-GRAMMY award winner and has sold 95 million records worldwide. With multiple GRAMMYs, Latin GRAMMYs, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards, she is the most-viewed female Latin artist and one of the top 10 artists of all time on YouTube and the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time on Spotify.
Pitbull, also known as Armando Christian Pérez, is a Cuban-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He began his career in the early 2000s as a reggaeton and Latin hip-hop artist. He rebranded himself as a pop artist in the beginning of the next decade. Pitbull has sold over 25 million studio albums and over 100 million singles worldwide.
Tyla Laura Seethal, known simply as Tyla, is a South African singer and songwriter making waves with her unique blend of pop and amapiano, earning her the nickname “Queen of Popiano”. She shot to international fame in 2023 with her hit single “Water”, which cracked the top ten in South Africa, the UK, and the US, putting her firmly on the global music map. She is a two-time GRAMMY-winning artist.
Racing in Saudi
From the silent Formula E Grand Prix to the first-ever Saudi GT, Saudi motorheads are having the time of their lives. The intense Dakar Rally also passes through the Kingdom.
From SAR100. Fri Apr 17-Sun Apr 19. Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Ash Shati, saudiarabiangp.com.
