wo-Time GRAMMY®-winning global star Tyla is set to perform on the Main Stage at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday April 18th, 2026
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (16 February 2026) – The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 – is pleased to announce that two-time GRAMMY®award winning artistTyla will perform at the post-Qualifying concert taking place at the Main Stage of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday, April 18th.
The pinnacle of motorsport will return to Jeddah, home of the world’s fastest street circuit, on April 17-19, 2026. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Red Sea Coastline, the annual night race has become one of Formula 1’s most electrifying events, combining record-breaking speeds with world-class entertainment.
Tyla is a two-time GRAMMY®-winning, multi-platinum global superstar whose boundary-pushing sound is redefining the future of pop, R&B, and African music worldwide. With shimmering vocals, genre-blending innovation, and a bold creative identity rooted in her South African heritage, she stands firmly at the forefront of the next generation of global superstars.
Her meteoric rise began with the global phenomenon “Water,” which made her the highest-charting African female soloist in Billboard Hot 100 history. The track surpassed one billion streams – making it the first Spotify track by an African artist to do so – and won the inaugural GRAMMY Award for Best African Music Performance in 2024. Her self-titled debut album, TYLA, became a cultural milestone, charting an extraordinary 12 singles on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Chart.
Tyla continued her breakthrough era with TYLA+, featuring the hit “Push 2 Start,” which delivered her second Hot 100 entry as a solo artist and a 2025 GRAMMY win for Best African Performance. Most recently, her single “Chanel” has become a global cultural moment, serving as a viral juggernaut with over 322 million worldwide streams and most recently her third Hot 100 entry as a solo artist.
Tyla’s cultural presence continues to grow through major global performances; after taking the stage at Coachella and closing out 2025 with her first headlining Asia tour, Tyla is set to bring her dynamic energy to Formula 1 fans in Jeddah.
The confirmation of Tyla’s performance in Jeddah offers fans another example of the unrivalled entertainment set to define the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 weekend following confirmation that Shakira, Pitbull, Kygo and Marwan Moussa will also be performing. Across three action-packed days, audiences will experience world-class racing alongside live performances from some of the world’s greatest music artists.
The 2026 season promises to be a landmark year for Formula 1, with the introduction of all-new cars designed to deliver closer, more unpredictable racing. The grid will also expand with Cadillac joining as an 11th team, while Audi makes its long-awaited debut. Jeddah will welcome a new reigning World Champion for the first time since 2021, as McLaren’s Lando Norris arrives to defend his title against four-time champion Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri. F1 Academy will also return, continuing to showcase the next generation of female racing talent.
With more headline acts set to be named in the coming weeks, it is clear that the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 will be an event that cannot be missed!
