The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026 – is thrilled to confirm that Pitbull has been named as the Headline Act for the post-Qualifying concert taking place on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit Main Stage on Saturday April 18th.
The pinnacle of motorsport will be returning 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.
Armando Christian Pérez, globally known as Pitbull, invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY Award-winning independent international superstar, education ambassador, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With billions of audio streams and video views, along with hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, his career stands as one of the most impressive in music history.
Beyond music, Pitbull has built a diverse and expanding business portfolio
He founded the Mr. 305 record label and launched Globalization, a SiriusXM channel featuring global rhythmic hits.
Pitbull is also a passionate advocate for education. He co-founded SLAM! (Sports Leadership Arts Management), a tuition-free public charter school network recognized globally as a leading education organization, currently serving over 10,000 students across 14 schools in the U.S.
In 2024, Pitbull teamed up with Bon Jovi on the high-impact track “Now or Never,” which debuted on the Billboard charts, blending global dance energy with classic rock and reinforcing his cross-generational appeal.
That momentum carried into 2025, translating into sold-out arenas across Europe and Australia, where fans showed up in full Pitbull-inspired looks and major media outlets spotlighted the phenomenon.
In January 2026, Pitbull announced his I AM Back Tour across the United States, following a string of sold-out shows worldwide.
The confirmation of Pitbull’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, with global superstars Shakira and Kygo already confirmed to headline the post-race concert on Sunday 19 April. 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!