We’re going to be alright—Kendrick Lamar will be headliningthe F1 Yasalam After-Race Concert in Abu Dhabi on Saturday November 19.
On the eve of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022, the final day of the Formula 1 season, Lamar will hit the stage, capping off what has been an extraordinary year for the multi-talented, multi-platinum Grammy winner, 10 years on from his breakthrough album good kid, m.A.A.d. city was released.
Lamar will be joining Swedish House Mafia in this year’s After-Race lineup, who will be taking the stage on Friday night, November 18. Sunday’s headliner has yet to be announced.
Two more ‘A-list, world-class superstars have yet to be announced’, according to a statement from Yas Marina Circuit.
As always, access to the concerts is exclusively for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Grand Prix ticket purchasers will also be able to secure Golden Circle tickets to get the best possible access closest to the stage at the Etihad Park.
Want to get tickets? Packages are on sale now here.
Packages for race-goers include premium weekend packages, including 3-day passes that allow access to Luna Lounge, Shams Suite, and Sunset Lounge, as well as the all-new Deck @ 9.
New offers have also been announced for 2022, including a 3-day VIP experience that pairs with ‘a lively party atmosphere and five-star food and beverage’, according to a statement, with access to the Deck @ 9 luxury suit that overlooks the newly modified Turn 9, or Marsa Corner, which will feature top DJs and live music throughout the days.
Race-goers looking for a premium weekend package are reminded that the circuit offers a range of hospitality tickets including 3-day passes to established favourites such as the Luna Lounge, Shams Suite, and Sunset Lounge, as well as the all-new Deck @ 9. Designed specifically for 2022, this new and ultra-cool 3-day VIP experience pairs a lively party atmosphere with five-star food and beverage. The Deck @ 9 luxury suite overlooks the recently modified Turn 9 (Marsa corner), and guests can enjoy all the racing action to a soundtrack from top DJs and live musical entertainment.
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that global superstar and music icon Kendrick Lamar will be entertaining what will be our biggest ever crowds on Saturday evening. Our weekend line-up of on-track and off-track entertainment is looking extremely strong, and with two more A-list global performers yet to be revealed, we are sure that we will again offer a fantastic weekend of sport and entertainment for our 14th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix,” said Saif Al Noaimi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management.
“Thanks to exceptional demand following last year’s record-breaking race weekend, we look forward to welcoming thousands of global F1 fans to Yas Island, and with the addition of an extra grandstand, we will once again create some unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world in front of our biggest ever crowds.”