Remember, guys, you heard it here first! Yesterday, we told you that Linkin Park might make a pit stop in the UAE on their From Zero World Tour thanks to leaks from internet music sleuths. Now we have official confirmation from Live Nation Middle East, who sent out email blasts this morning announcing that the iconic American band is performing in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on January 20, 2026. We’ve become so numb with excitement.
Linkin Park, Abu Dhabi concert pre-sale dates
Live Nation Pre-Sale begins Tuesday, 2 September at 12pm to Thursday, 4 ,September at 11:59am. General sale goes live on Sep 4, 2025 at 12pm. Register here. Fastest fingers first matter, because remember the Coldplay meltdown we all had when tickets sold out? And sell out they will.
The last time the UAE had a Linkin Park concert was on November 13, 2010, back when lead vocalist Chester Bennington was still alive. While fans will miss him sorely, there’s excitement for the legendary rock band’s encore after a decade’s wait. That time round, too, Etihad Arena was the venue for their big Abu Dhabi Grand Prix gig. 15 years is a long time. In The End, wouldn’t you say?
Concert rumours
The internet has been abuzz with rumours this week of the American band being one of Lollapalooza India’s headliners, with screenshots of tour dates on their official website doing the rounds on X/Twitter.
The image clearly shows an Abu Dhabi tour date, with Etihad Arena in Yas Island listed as the venue for January 20. But just when fans thought we were One Step Closer to seeing them perform live, tour dates for India and the UAE vanished from the website.
Luckily, UAE fans now have confirmation that one of the biggest bands in music history is returning to the UAE. We’ll be keeping track of updates from the American musicians about set lists, opening acts and how to get to the venue, so bookmark this page and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest Linkin Park in the UAE news!