Review: Katy Perry wraps up Lifetimes Tour in Abu Dhabi at F1 weekend

The production of the show was impressive, featuring intricate light designs and long-form choreography as well as a live band. (Supplied)
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Updated 08 December 2025
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Review: Katy Perry wraps up Lifetimes Tour in Abu Dhabi at F1 weekend

ABU DHABI: Katy Perry wrapped up her Lifetimes Tour in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as the finale of the four-day Formula One race weekend, celebrating McLaren’s championship win, which sealed their title earlier that day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The singer delivered a stellar show, performing some of her greatest hits, including “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” and “Roar.” She also brought to the stage some of her new music from her latest album “143,” including “Woman’s World,” “Lifetimes,” and “Nirvana.”

She dedicated her emotional ballad “Unconditionally” to the audience, saying she would always love them unconditionally.




Katy Perry’s show featured strong visuals and multiple set changes. (Supplied)

Perry’s show featured strong visuals and multiple set changes that incorporated flight elements, LED lights, and more. The theme of the show centered around her journey through an intergalactic dimension that Perry is tasked with saving.

The production of the show was impressive, featuring intricate light designs and long-form choreography as well as a live band. The singer had multiple set and costume changes, which kept the audience engaged and helped set the tone for each segment of the show.

One major letdown, however, was the lack of fireworks during her song “Firework.” Although fireworks were set off after Perry left the stage, I was expecting them to go off during the song. Instead, confetti showered the audience.

Perry’s show in Abu Dhabi comes as the top-selling artist makes international headlines for posting a picture on Instagram with Justin Trudeau, making her rumored relationship with the former Canadian prime minister official.

Perry posted a carousel of photos on Saturday, featuring herself and Trudeau posing cheek-to-cheek while visiting Japan as part of her world tour.


Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert 

Updated 11 February 2026
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Lewis Capaldi, Zara Larsson to perform at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix after-race concert 

DUBAI: Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi and Swedish pop star Zara Larsson are set to headline the after-race concerts at the 2026 Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Both artists will take to the stage on the opening night of the race weekend, Dec. 3.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the F1 season, will run from Dec. 3 to 6 at Yas Marina Circuit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Capaldi will make his return to Etihad Park in Abu Dhabi. Known for his emotive ballads, he is expected to perform hits including “Someone You Loved” and “Before You Go.”

Larsson arrives in the capital following a breakthrough year, with her fifth album “Midnight Sun” earning critical acclaim and securing her first Grammy nomination. She is set to perform chart favorites such as “Lush Life” and “Never Forget You.”