Etihad Park Before the Imagine Dragons Show: Venue Guide and How to Get There

Etihad Park is the open-air arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, built to host the marquee live performances of the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend. For the Imagine Dragons concert on December 5, 2026, it becomes a purpose-built concert ground for one of the biggest rock shows of the year.

How the space works. Etihad Park is an all-standing venue — there are no seated sections. The Fan Zone sits closest to the stage, and General Admission (the main standing floor) fills the space behind it. The open-air layout suits a production built around large-format lighting, video walls, and the band's drum-forward sound, and the atmosphere builds the closer you get to the stage.

Getting there. Yas Island sits just off the main highways from central Abu Dhabi and the airport, roughly a 20–30 minute drive from downtown. The island groups the venue alongside the Grand Prix circuit, hotels, and dining, with on-island parking and shuttle options laid on for major events — so the concert ties directly into the wider race weekend.

Planning your evening. Because this is a one-night show during a busy Grand Prix weekend, the island is packed and arriving early is worth it. If you are going, you can review categories and secure your spot on the Imagine Dragons Abu Dhabi concert page.