Global pop star Shakira will headline the 2026 edition of OFFLIMITS Music Festival, set to return to Etihad Park on Yas Island on April 4, organisers confirmed.
OFFLIMITS Music Festival will take place for its second edition at Etihad Park, Yas Island. The event is described by organisers as the UAE’s first open-format music festival, featuring multiple stages and a mix of music, art and visual experiences.
Shakira headline show
Shakira will perform in Abu Dhabi as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The Colombian singer is one of the world’s best-known artists, with more than 95 million records sold globally. She has won four GRAMMY Awards and fifteen Latin GRAMMY Awards and is the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time.
Ticket details
Tickets for the festival will go on sale on Saturday, January 24, at 11am UAE time. Prices start from Dhs595 and will be available exclusively through the festival’s official ticketing platform.
Artist line-up
Organisers said a mix of global and regional artists will join Shakira on the line-up, reflecting the festival’s open-format concept. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
“Bringing one of the most influential artists of our time, Shakira, to OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 is a proud moment for us,” said Sia Farr, CEO and Managing Director of Theory Eleven Entertainment. “Her global influence and ability to connect with audiences align perfectly with the festival’s open-format identity. This year’s edition builds on the success of our debut, and we are excited to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans on Yas Island.”
The inaugural OFFLIMITS Music Festival took place in 2025 and was headlined by Ed Sheeran. Other acts included OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Zeyne. The event introduced a full-day, multi-stage format that organisers say will continue in 2026.
OFFLIMITS Music Festival is organised by Theory Eleven Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.
