Global superstar Shakira is heading to Abu Dhabi this April as the headline act for OFFLIMITS 2026, promising an unforgettable night of music, entertainment and high-energy performances on Yas Island.
The UAE’s first open-format music festival is returning for its second edition at Etihad Park, Yas Island, on 4 April 2026, with the Colombian icon bringing her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to the UAE.
Shakira Headlines OFFLIMITS 2026
One of the world’s most recognisable music stars, Shakira has built a career spanning decades, with more than 95 million records sold, four GRAMMY® Awards and 15 Latin GRAMMY® Awards.
She is also recognised as the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time, making her Abu Dhabi performance one of the biggest highlights on the UAE’s 2026 entertainment calendar.
While Shakira will take centre stage, OFFLIMITS 2026 will feature a diverse mix of international and regional artists. The festival’s open-format concept is designed to bring together different genres, sounds and performances across a full-day experience, with more artists expected to be announced soon.
A Bigger Second Edition
OFFLIMITS made its debut in 2025 with an impressive line-up that included Ed Sheeran, OneRepublic, Kaiser Chiefs, Faithless, ARTBAT, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Zeyne.
The inaugural festival introduced a multi-stage format that brought together major international acts and a vibrant festival atmosphere. Following its successful debut, the 2026 edition is set to take things to another level with Shakira leading the line-up.
Sia Farr, CEO and Managing Director of Theory Eleven Entertainment, described Shakira’s appearance as a proud moment for the festival and said the 2026 edition will build on the success of its debut while delivering an unforgettable experience for music fans on Yas Island.
When and Where Is OFFLIMITS 2026?
📍 Venue: Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
📅 Date: 4 April 2026
🎤 Headliner: Shakira
🎟️ Tickets: Starting from AED 595
⏰ Ticket sales: Saturday, 24 January at 11:00 AM UAE time
Tickets will be available exclusively through the official OFFLIMITS website.
OFFLIMITS 2026 is presented by Theory Eleven Entertainment, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.
With Shakira bringing her global tour to Yas Island and more artists still to be announced, OFFLIMITS 2026 is shaping up to be one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest music events of the year.
