Calvin Harris Announced As Saturday Headline For Yasalam Official After-Party
Yasalam presented by e&, the official entertainment program of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, is turning up the volume with global producer, DJ, and songwriter Calvin Harris confirmed as the headliner for the After-Party on Saturday, 6 December of race weekend.
The iconic DJ will take over Garden on Yas, W Abu Dhabi, as part of the thrilling line-up of entertainment offered to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix fans.
The Harris announcement follows the confirmation of legendary Berlin-based collective KeineMusik to play the Yasalam Official After Party on Friday, December 5, as the festival expands across Yas Island for the Grand Prix weekend.
Calvin Harris is recognised as the figurehead of modern dance music with more than 35 billion streams across his career making him one of the most viewed artists on YouTube.
His performance is part of a new collaboration with Ushuaïa Ibiza, making its Abu Dhabi debut this year. The iconic nightlife and electronic music destination known for signature open-air performances and spectacular stage design will bring its celebrated experience to Yas Island’s Garden on Yas, W Abu Dhabi, during the 2025 Grand Prix weekend.
David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at Ethara, said: “We continue to transform Yasalam into a multifaceted entertainment experience that goes far beyond the track with KeineMusik and Calvin Harris keeping the party going for fans. Bringing such a figurehead of modern music in Calvin Harris and partnering with Ushuaïa Ibiza elevates our fan offering even further.”
The Official After-Parties form part of the wider Yasalam entertainment weekend presented by e&, which also includes After-Race Concerts at Etihad Park. This year’s concerts will feature Benson Boone on Thursday, 4 December, Post Malone with support from Elyanna on Friday, 5 December, Metallica on Saturday, 6 December, and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December, with access included exclusively for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders.
Tickets for the Yasalam presented by e& Official After-Parties are sold separately. Pre-sale for the Garden on Yas After-Party featuring Calvin Harris opens at 10 am on September 17 followed by general sale on September 19 at abudhabigp.com.
