Abu Dhabi’s OFFLIMITS Festival Announces Exciting 2026 Artist Lineup
If anyone thought OFFLIMITS would keep things low-key this year, the latest announcement says otherwise. After confirming Shakira as a headliner, the Abu Dhabi festival has added a fresh wave of global names to its 2026 programme.
The Jonas Brothers Are Heading to Abu Dhabi
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas are officially joining the festival. The trio will perform on the T11 Stage, bringing a catalogue built for loud sing-alongs and high-energy crowd moments.
NE YO Brings the 2000s Back.
Three-time Grammy winner NE-YO is also set to perform. With hits like So Sick, Closer and Miss Independent, his set is likely to tap straight into early 2000s nostalgia.
Rock and Indie Acts Join the Bill
Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro will bring arena-style anthems, including Many of Horror and Mountains. Iceland’s KALEO is also on the line-up, with Way Down We Go expected to echo across Yas Island.
British singer Myles Smith, who has passed one billion global streams, is scheduled to perform, while indie pop bands Scouting for Girls and Toploader add familiar singalong favourites to the mix.
London based newcomer YAZ will take the stage as well, performing her viral track Mr Valentine.
Spotlight on Regional Talent
Alongside the international stars, OFFLIMITS is also highlighting Arabic artists. Egyptian musician Bayou will blend R and B with Arabic pop influences, while Yara Mustafa brings her emotional songwriting style to the festival.
What You Need to Know
OFFLIMITS Festival takes place on April 4 at Etihad Park, Yas Island. The open format includes two stages, allowing visitors to move freely between genres and discover new acts throughout the day.
Following last year’s debut edition headlined by Ed Sheeran, the 2026 event looks set to build on that momentum.
Tickets start at Dh495 and are already on sale.
Whether you are going for Shakira, the Jonas Brothers, NE-YO or planning to stay by the rock stage, this year’s edition promises a packed schedule from start to finish.
