The hitmaker performs in Jeddah on Saturday, 18 April 2026.

Motorsport meets megastar in Jeddah, as global hit machine Pitbull has been confirmed for the entertainment programme at the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026. The headline performance is scheduled for Saturday, 18 April, landing right in the middle of the three-day race weekend at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Pitbull, born Armando Christian Pérez in Miami, has spent two decades turning club-ready hooks into a global calling card. He broke out in the early 2000s with a mix of hip-hop and Latin rhythms, releasing his debut album M.I.A.M.I. in 2004 before pushing into full pop crossover territory.

From there, the hits came fast. “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” became a ubiquitous festival staple, while “Give Me Everything” powered him to his first US Billboard Hot 100 number one and cemented his status as a chart force. Add “Timber” with Ke$ha, plus crowd-pleasers like “Fireball,” “Hotel Room Service,” “Time of Our Lives,” and “Don’t Stop the Party,” and you have a catalogue built for big confetti moments.

Pitbull joins a growing Saudi GP concert lineup that already includes Kygo and Shakira, who are set for Sunday, 19 April. Organisers have also confirmed that more international artists will be revealed in the coming weeks.

If you caught Pitbull in the UAE recently, you already know the tempo. Pitbull performed in Dubai at Coca-Cola Arena on 14 December 2025, delivering the kind of set that feels tailor-made for an F1 weekend.

What is the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?

The Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix returns to Jeddah from 18 to 20 April 2025. It is the motorsports’ fifth visit to the world’s fastest and longest street circuit, Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Visitors must book tickets for the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 to attend the Pitbull concert. General admission starts at SAR 468 and includes access to all three days and the after-race concerts. Central Grandstand tickets start at SAR 900, rising to SAR 1,854 for Main Grandstand B and SAR 2,592 for Main Grandstand A. But if you’re looking for a Premium Lounge experience, get ready to splurge SAR 11,780 for a great spot.

Pitbull bald caps are optional.

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