Katy Perry will headline the After-Race Concert at Etihad Park on Sunday, 7 December 2025, as part of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, Ethara has announced.
The performance will form part of the Yasalam entertainment programme presented by e&. Perry, recognised as one of the best-selling artists globally, will bring her catalogue of hits to Abu Dhabi, including Firework, Roar, Dark Horse and Teenage Dream.
“In its 17th year, Yasalam is a world-class entertainment spectacle which we take great care in curating to provide thrilling content for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix fans. We are delighted that the first act we can announce in our 2025 After-Race Concerts line-up is global pop icon Katy Perry – her energy and electrifying performances will reflect the excitement of the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi,” David Powell, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer of Ethara said.
Since her Capitol Records debut in 2008, Perry has sold over 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks worldwide, accumulating more than 115 billion cumulative streams.
She holds the record as Capitol’s biggest-selling female artist and is among only 12 artists to exceed 100 million certified units. Her collection of RIAA Diamond-certified singles further solidifies her position in the music industry.
The Abu Dhabi concert will be part of Perry’s world tour in 2025, marking her return to international performances with productions that have become her trademark.