The band will perform in Abu Dhabi as part of their From Zero World Tour.
Linkin Park are making their long-awaited return to the UAE, with a show confirmed for 20 January 2026 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island.
Presented by Live Nation Middle East, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the concert is part of the band’s From Zero World Tour and marks their first performance in the region since 2010.
The current lineup – Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain – will perform tracks from their chart-topping new album From Zero, as well as older material. Expect The Emptiness Machine, Heavy Is The Crown, and more.
The tour follows a major comeback for Linkin Park, who hit number one again with The Emptiness Machine – their 13th chart-topper on Billboard’s Alternative chart. Heavy Is The Crown, their latest single, also served as the official anthem for the League of Legends World Championship.
“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,” says Mike.
The band’s return began quietly in 2019. After the passing of Chester Bennington in 2017, the group took time away from touring. They later regrouped, with Emily Armstrong – best known as the frontwoman of Dead Sara – joining as vocalist. Her voice features prominently on From Zero.
With more than 54 million monthly listeners on Spotify and recent nods from Billboard, The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, Linkin Park are back – and clearly still packing arenas.
Ticket sales will roll out in phases, starting with the LPU Legacy Presale from Monday, 1 September at 11am to Thursday, 4 September at 11.59am. The LPU Passport Plus Presale runs from Monday, 1 September at 12pm to the same end time. The Live Nation Presale opens on Tuesday, 2 September at 12pm and also closes on Thursday, 4 September at 11.59am. General sale begins on Thursday, 4 September at 12pm via livenation.me. Fans looking for early access can join the fan club at LPUnderground.com.
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