Linkin Park returns to UAE after 15 years with Abu Dhabi concert
American rock band will also perform in India and Bahrain
ABU DHABI – Fans of American rock legends Linkin Park are gearing up for an unforgettable night in the UAE capital.
The band will perform at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, marking their first UAE show since 2010. This appearance is part of the From Zero World Tour, their first global tour in over a decade, celebrating the release of their new album, From Zero, which debuted at number one in 14 countries.
Founding members Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell and Joe Hahn will take the stage alongside new vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. The tour has already drawn massive crowds, including more than 100,000 fans at Riyadh’s Soundstorm Festival last December.
“It’s been 15 years since we last played in the UAE and we’re so excited to go back and see our fans there,” Shinoda said in a statement.
How to get tickets?
Tickets for the Abu Dhabi show go on general sale via Live Nation on Thursday, September 4, at noon GST. Presales open earlier: the LPU Legacy Presale starts September 1 at 11am, followed by the LPU Passport Presale at noon.
The Live Nation Presale will run from September 2 at noon until September 4 at 11.59am. Etihad Arena has a maximum capacity of 18,000, so fans are advised to secure tickets early.
Where else are they touring?
The From Zero World Tour also includes Bahrain and India. Shows will take place in Sakhir, Abu Dhabi, and at Lollapalooza India in early 2026. LPU Pre-sales for Sakhir and Abu Dhabi begin Monday, September 1, 2025.
Tickets for Abu Dhabi go on sale Thursday, September 4 at 12pm (local time), while Sakhir tickets are available Friday, September 5 at 12pm. Tickets for Lollapalooza India are on sale now.
Linkin Park in UAE
The set list will span more than 20 years, blending iconic hits such as In the End, Numb and What I’ve Done with tracks from From Zero, including The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is the Crown, the official anthem for the League of Legends World Championship.
With over 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Linkin Park continues to resonate with long-time fans and a new generation of listeners. Their return to the UAE promises a high-octane, electrifying performance that will delight both veteran rock enthusiasts and first-time concertgoers.