Metallica to Perform at Etihad Park for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

After 12 years, Metallica returns to the UAE with a highly anticipated performance in Abu Dhabi, which promises to be one of the key musical events of the season. The band will present their M72 world tour, dedicated to their latest and eleventh album, "72 Seasons," which was critically acclaimed and won a Grammy Award for Best Album of 2024. Audiences can expect a spectacular show featuring pyrotechnics, lasers, giant LED screens, and a specially designed stage, giving the concert a truly epic scale. The setlist includes legendary hits from the 80s and 90s, such as "Master of Puppets," "Enter Sandman," "One," "Seek & Destroy," as well as new tracks from the latest album.

In addition to Metallica, other celebrities will perform at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. The Yasalam concert program will delight audiences with a variety of star performers. The musical celebration will begin on December 4 with a performance by rising pop star Benson Boone and conclude on Sunday, December 7, with a concert by popular singer Katy Perry. All events will take place on the Etihad Park stage and are exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Upgrades to the Golden Circle for better seats and closer access to the stage will also be available. Buy tickets to the Metallica concert.

The Formula 1 Championship final in Abu Dhabi traditionally attracts crowds from around the world. In 2025, guests can expect not only intense races for the title on the track, but also exciting evening concerts at Etihad Park. Tickets for the races and musical performances are already available for purchase, giving you the chance to become part of a grand festival of speed and music in the open air.

The Metallica concert on December 6, 2025 at Etihad Park will be a powerful musical event, organically complementing the final of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This is a unique opportunity to see legendary musicians live and feel all the energy of their performance in the atmosphere of one of the most significant sporting events of the year.

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