BLACK COFFEE, CAMELPHAT AND SHIMZA JOIN ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX WEEK
The electronic heavyweights will perform across three nights at 16/360 during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, joining the growing Yasalam 2026 line-up
Three major names in electronic music are heading to Yas Marina Circuit this December, with Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza confirmed to perform at 16/360 during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Taking place across race weekend from December 4 to 6, the exclusive performances will be available to 16/360 ticket holders, adding three nights of electronic music to the wider Yasalam presented by etisalat entertainment programme.
South African DJ and producer Shimza will kick things off on Friday, December 4, bringing his Afro-tech sound to Yas Marina Circuit. Known for combining the groove and percussion of Afro house with the driving energy of house and techno, Shimza has taken his sound from a residency at Pacha Ibiza to stages including Tomorrowland, with tracks including ‘Fire, Fire’ and ‘Places’.
On Saturday, December 5, British duo CamelPhat take over. Dave Whelan and Mike Di Scala have built a global following through tracks including ‘Panic Room’, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Cola’, with the latter topping the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and earning the pair a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording.
Closing out the weekend on Sunday, December 6 is Black Coffee. One of the defining names in Afro house, the Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer is known for his deep and hypnotic electronic sound, with releases including ‘Drive’ with David Guetta and Delilah Montagu, ‘The Rapture Pt. III’ and ‘Never Gonna Forget’ with Diplo and Elderbrook.
The performances will form part of the premium 16/360 experience, which offers panoramic perspectives across Yas Marina Circuit, including views of the back straight, turns 6, 7, 15 and 16, and through towards the finish line.
Both The Terrace Collection and The Circle at 16/360 combine multiple track vantage points with bars, changing menus and social spaces, with the three DJ performances adding a club-focused soundtrack once the racing gets underway.
The new additions expand an already packed Yasalam programme for 2026, spanning Yasalam Classics, the After-Race Concerts and Official After-Parties. Anyma has also previously been confirmed to perform as part of the Official After-Parties, with further artists still to be announced for race week.
The 18th Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix takes place from December 3 to 6, 2026. Tickets for 16/360 and the wider race weekend are available via the official Abu Dhabi Grand Prix website
