Music has always had the power to transform, change lives, and connect communities. We saw it firsthand with the rise of K-Pop and now more recently at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. And it is with that exact same principle that OFFLIMITS operates. Hosting its 2nd edition on April 4 at Etihad Park on Yas Island, the 2026 edition is set to see the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Shakira, Ne-Yo, and more.
Considered as one of the largest open-air music festivals in the Middle East, the OFFLIMITS Music Festival is a space for genre exploration, celebrating individuality, and honouring music as an art form through its many styles. The initial announcement of its second edition came with the news of Shakira headlining the festival. Now joining the global icon are boy band Jonas Brothers, Grammy winner Ne-Yo, British breakout star Myles Smith, Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro, and Icelandic blues-rock band KALEO.
Alongside the melting pot of cultures are also regional stars, Bayou and Yara Mustafa, bringing much-loved Arabic Pop to the stage. The lineup also features a range of indie darlings, classic English bands, and newcomers, including Scouting for Girls, Toploader, Yazz, and more.
If you think this is a lot for a one-day show, you’re not mistaken. The concept of OFFLIMITS means that multiple stages will be playing at the same time, allowing visitors to pick and choose their mood or alternative in between. It all ties in with its open-format, encouraging movement and exploration, quite literally. Beyond the stages, the grounds will also be a space for art to flourish with immersive visuals, art, and lifestyle activations.
Tickets are tiered into General Admission and Golden Circle, starting from Dhs 495. You can find them at OFFLIMITS’ official website as well as Platinumlist.
