Shakira to headline second Offlimits fest in Abu Dhabi

Music sensation Shakira has been announced as the headline act for the Offlimits music festival, which returns to Abu Dhabi this year for its second edition. (Supplied)
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Updated 22 January 2026
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Shakira to headline second Offlimits fest in Abu Dhabi

DUBAI: Music sensation Shakira has been announced as the headline act for the Offlimits music festival, which returns to Abu Dhabi this year for its second edition.

The Colombian singer will bring her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour to Etihad Park in Yas Island on Apr. 4 to top the bill at the full-day, multi-stage event

One of the world’s most influential artists, Shakira has sold over 95 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy and 15 Latin Grammy Awards, and is the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time.

Shakira’s return marks her fourth performance in the UAE. She previously played Dubai Autodrome in 2007 and has appeared twice in Abu Dhabi before — at Emirates Palace in 2008 and du Arena in 2011.

Last year’s inaugural Offlimits was headlined by Ed Sheeran and featured acts such as OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Zeyne.
 


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.”