Formula 1 News: Pitbull to Headline the Saudi Arabian GP Post-Qualifying Concert
The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) has announced that global superstar Pitbull will take the stage as the headline act for the post-qualifying concert at the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026.
–by Mark Cipolloni–
The high-energy performance will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, on the main stage at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The three-day event runs April 17-19 and features one of Formula 1’s most spectacular venues: the world’s fastest street circuit, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Red Sea coastline.
Armando Christian Pérez, known worldwide as Pitbull, brings his signature mix of Latin rhythms, dance anthems, and infectious energy to Jeddah. The GRAMMY Award-winning artist has racked up billions of audio streams and video views, along with hundreds of gold and platinum certifications. Beyond the charts, he’s a successful entrepreneur who founded Mr. 305 Records and launched the SiriusXM channel Globalization, which showcases global rhythmic hits.
Pitbull is also deeply committed to education. He co-founded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a tuition-free public charter school network that currently serves more than 10,000 students across 14 schools in the United States.
His recent momentum has been unstoppable. In 2024, he teamed up with Bon Jovi on the hit single “Now or Never,” which blended his dance-floor energy with classic rock. In 2025, he sold out arenas across Europe and Australia, with fans turning up in full Pitbull-inspired outfits. He kicked off 2026 by announcing his I AM Back Tour across the United States.
Pitbull’s Saturday night show adds to an already stacked entertainment lineup. Shakira and Kygo are set to headline the post-race concert on Sunday, April 19, promising a weekend filled with world-class racing and unforgettable live music.
The 2026 Formula 1 season itself marks a major turning point. All-new cars are designed to deliver closer, more exciting racing, while the grid expands to 11 teams with Cadillac’s arrival and Audi’s long-awaited debut. Fans will also see a new reigning World Champion for the first time since 2021, as McLaren’s Lando Norris defends his title against four-time champion Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. F1 Academy returns as well, continuing to develop the next generation of female racing talent.
More major headline acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, making the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix one of the most unmissable events on the calendar.
For more information and tickets, visit www.saudiarabiangp.com.