The event is expected to take place at Etihad Park.
Abu Dhabi is kicking off 2026 with a bang. Last year, it was Coldplay, and this time, Linkin Park is paving the way for concerts in the capital. This year, OFFLIMITS Music Festival is officially on the way back. The festival has confirmed a return to the capital in April 2026, bringing its anything-goes approach, where pop, rock, electronic, and alternative share the same playground.
While the 2026 line-up has not been announced yet, organisers have confirmed the full-day, multi-stage format will remain central to the experience. Tickets are not on sale at the time of writing, but pre-registration is now live and will give fans priority access when sales open.
If the last edition is anything to go by, you can expect some of the biggest names from the music world taking over the various stages at the venue. Last year’s headlining act saw Ed Sheeran take to the OFFLIMITS Music Festival stage. Other artists included One Republic, ARTBAT, Faithless, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Kaiser Chiefs, and Zeyne.
For those unversed, Offlimits Music Festival is the first-ever open-format music festival in the UAE. It debuted in 2025 and, after a successful run, is heading back to Abu Dhabi. The one-day festival features multiple stages across the venue, including a main stage where the biggest acts perform.
In addition to the OFFLIMITS Music Festival, the UAE will be hosting many other live shows in 2026. If you love live music, you can head to Linkin Park at Etihad Arena this month, followed by Tom Odell and Air Supply at Coca-Cola Arena. February will see Train and Honey Singh take the stage in Dubai, followed by Wu-Tang Clan and Josh Groban in March.
Tickets to OFFLIMITS Music Festival are also expected to go on sale soon, so stay tuned for all the updates.
GO: Visit www.offlimits.com for more information.