Linkin Park return to Abu Dhabi after 15 Years with From Zero World Tour

Abu Dhabi Review
Aug 29
2 min read

Linkin Park officially returning to the UAE! The band – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong, and Colin Brittain – have announced their highly anticipated return to the UAE on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island. It’s their first visit since 2010, and you can expect a high-energy show packed with both brand-new hits and the classics that defined a generation.

The announcement follows last year’s monumental comeback and record-breaking milestones. Their new album From Zero (Warner Records) debuted at #1 in 14 countries and has firmly re-established the band as one of rock’s most influential names. With over 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify and fresh acclaim from global media, Linkin Park’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down.

Mike Shinoda said:

“We’ve had such a great time on the From Zero World Tour this last year. It’s been 15 years since we last played in the UAE and we’re so excited to go back and see our fans there.”

The Etihad Arena setlist will be a mix of From Zero tracks such as The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is The Crown (the latter also the official League of Legends World Championship anthem), alongside their iconic anthems from the past 20+ years. Expect a night of raw energy and powerful nostalgia as the band bring their unmistakable sound back to Abu Dhabi.