{
  "id": 16868803,
  "title": "Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson at Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/kings-of-leon-replace-zara-larsson-at-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix-concert",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T08:00:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/28/kings-of-leon-replace-zara-larsson-at-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix-concert/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kings of Leon have confirmed they will front the opening night of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix after-race concerts, taking over the spot previously held by Zara Larsson. The American rock band will co-headline the event with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi at Etihad Live on Thursday, December 3. The after-race concerts, organized by Ethara, are exclusively available to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders. Larsson's withdrawal was not disclosed, but this marks Kings of Leon's return to Abu Dhabi's F1 concerts after their debut in 2009.",
  "summary": "Kings of Leon will return to the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix after-race concerts, replacing Swedish singer Zara Larsson on the opening night of the four-day series. The American rockers will co-headline the opening night with Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi at Etihad Live on Thursday, December 3, as part of the concert series accompanying the season-ending race at Yas Marina…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kings of Leon replace Zara Larsson as opening night headliner",
    "American rock band co-headlines with Lewis Capaldi on Dec 3",
    "After-race concerts exclusive to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ticket holders"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Swapping pop for rock signals a shift in the festival's musical direction as the veteran band returns to headline the exclusive after-race concert series for Grand Prix ticket holders.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}