Linkin Park Return Electrifies Abu Dhabi Stage

Linkin Park have confirmed their return to Abu Dhabi with a performance at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on Tuesday 20 January 2026-tickets open for Live Nation's general sale at 12 pm Gulf Standard Time that day. Presales for Linkin Park Underground community members, including Legacy and Passport Plus members, begin on Monday 1 September, with Live Nation presales running from 2–4 September, ahead of the general public sale on 4 September.

Fans will witness the band's first United Arab Emirates concert since 2010, this time featuring their new line‐up alongside Mike Shinoda, Dave“Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn and Colin Brittain, with Emily Armstrong stepping into the lead vocal role.

The show forms part of Linkin Park's extensive From Zero World Tour, launched in September 2024 to support their album From Zero. The tour, which spans Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America, is scheduled to conclude in Zurich in June 2026. The Abu Dhabi date follows a concert in Sakhir, Bahrain, and precedes a performance at Lollapalooza India.

The new album has received strong audience reception. Music publications note the band's reinvigoration under Armstrong's frontwoman presence, with Variety praising the unexpected transition, and The Guardian granting their London performance four out of five stars, citing renewed energy and reach.

With a set list that weaves together chart‐toppers such as“In the End”,“Numb”,“What I've Done” alongside From Zero singles like“The Emptiness Machine” and“Heavy Is the Crown”, the concert promises a balance of nostalgia and creative evolution.

This marks a critical moment for the band's trajectory. From Zero debuted at No 1 in multiple countries, and the tour continues to enjoy strong commercial success. Ticket demand for the Abu Dhabi show reflects sustained fan enthusiasm: Songkick lists live access opening on 4 September, while Live Nation emphasises the novelty of the band's UAE return.

The shift in line‐up also underscores Linkin Park's resilience and adaptability. Brad Delson, though remaining a member, is not touring; the core touring ensemble now includes Emily Armstrong, Colin Brittain and the remaining founding members-a reconfigured but cohesive unit.

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena has established itself as a leading international concert venue, having hosted top artists and major festivals. The arena's return to prominence through events such as this underpins the city's growing status on the global live‐music map.

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