The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has brought back one of its most family-friendly perks: Kids Go Free Friday. If you’re planning to make this year’s race weekend a family outing, here’s exactly what the offer covers and how to actually use it.
What The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Kids Go Free Friday Offer Actually Includes
Four-day ticket holders can bring kids aged 3 to 12 into Yas Island and Yas Marina Circuit on the Friday of race week, giving younger fans a genuine taste of the F1 atmosphere without the full-price entry. The package covers access to all the Oasis entertainment areas within Yas Marina Circuit, including the F1 Fanzone, so it’s not just a walk-through; it’s a full day of live music, games and activations built for a family crowd.
Who’s Eligible And How To Redeem It
The offer is tied to 4-day ticket purchases, and eligible ticket holders will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem up to four children’s tickets per adult ticket booked. It’s part of a wider push by the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to build a genuinely welcoming, all-ages race week and bring in the next generation of F1 fans early. If you’ve already booked your 4-day tickets, keep an eye on your inbox for the redemption details.
What Else Is Happening At This Year’s Race Weekend
This year’s Grand Prix falls across the National Day weekend, December 3 to 6, 2026, and the racing is just one part of the draw. The after-race concert lineup has five confirmed names so far: Zara Larsson, Lewis Capaldi, Imagine Dragons, The Script and The Chainsmokers, a solid stretch of A-list performances stacked across race week. As always, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix leans hard into combining competitive racing at Yas Marina Circuit with concerts, hospitality experiences and citywide events across Yas Island, making it one of the most anticipated closing rounds on the F1 calendar.
Whether you’re going purely for the racing or building a full family weekend around it, Kids Go Free Friday is worth planning your ticket purchase around if you’ve got young ones who are just getting into the sport.
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