Formula E has announced that Algerian raï icon Cheb Khaled and Egyptian music stars Ahmed Saad and Tamer Ashour will perform at the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship Jeddah E-Prix,delivered in collaboration with the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation,taking place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on February 13–14, 2026.
The Jeddah E-Prix has become one of Formula E’s most immersive destinations, blending high-intensity night racing with live entertainment and headline concerts across the race weekend, offering fans a complete sport and entertainment <a href="https://menainsights.com/this-valentines-day-enjoy-an-unforgettable-romantic-dining-experience-at-novotel-dubai-al-barsha/”>experience on the Red Sea.
Cheb Khaled will take to the Main Stage on Friday, February 13, joining the already announced multiple Grammy Award–winning rapper Future, who was revealed last month, while Ahmed Saad and Tamer Ashour will close out Saturday night, February 14, with performances set to keep fans on their feet long after the racing ends.
Cheb Khaled is an Algerian raï singer, musician and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of the genre. He began recording music in his early teens and went on to play a central role in bringing raï from Algeria to international audiences.
Over the course of his career, Khaled has sold more than 80.5 million albums worldwide, making him the best-selling Arabic-language singer in history and a Guinness World Record holder for raï music. His extensive catalogue includes some of the genre’s most enduring songs, such as “Aïcha,” “Didi,” “Abdel Kader,” “Wahran Wahran,” “C’est la vie” and “Alech Taadi.”
Egyptian singer and actor Ahmed Saad is a powerhouse of contemporary Arabic entertainment. Born in Cairo and raised in an artistic family, he broke into the mainstream with Wala Marra in 2006 after debuting with Ashkey La Meen in 2003, quickly establishing himself as one of the genre’s most versatile voices.
Beyond music, Saad has composed soundtracks for major Egyptian films including The Ghost and Shehata’s Shop and built a strong acting profile with appearances in Moon Knight (2022) and We’re the Students (2011) – cementing his status as a multi-talented force on stage and screen.
Also headlining the Main Stage on Saturday, February 14, is Egyptian singer and composer Tamer Ashour – one of the most influential voices in contemporary Arabic pop. Since the release of his debut album Sa’b in 2006, Ashour has delivered a string of hits that have defined a generation, including “Leya Nazra” (“I Have Insight”), “Esht Maak” (“I Lived with You”) and “Ayam” (“Days”).
Beyond his own recordings, Ashour is an inspirational composer whose work has shaped the sound of modern Arabic music. His songwriting credits include major hits for Angham (“Ya Reatak Fahimny,” “Lawha Bahetah”), Amr Diab (“Min El Aasham”) and Elissa (“Hikayti Maak,” “Ana Sekketen”).
Nearly two decades into his career, Ashour reached a new peak with “Haygely Mawgow,” a breakthrough smash that dominated streaming platforms, ignited live audiences and earned Song of the Year at the 2024 Billboard Arabic Music Awards—cementing his status as a defining artist of his era.
JEDDAH E-PRIX
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will return to Saudi Arabia for the second year in Jeddah for Rounds 4 and 5 of Season 12. The double-header night races are scheduled to be held on February 13-14, 2026, at the record-breaking Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The world’s fastest street track is currently the only venue on the Formula E calendar to hold a race under the floodlights, adding to the immersive spectacle fans can expect in Jeddah in April.
The move from Diriyah to Jeddah in 2025 proved to be a major success for FE’s showpiece race in Saudi Arabia, with last year’s double header becoming the most-watched Formula E weekend in history, smashing records with 65 million global cumulative viewers.
The Jeddah E-Prix weekend delivered non-stop drama with the action going right down to the wire on the first night. In a thrilling final-lap showdown, Maximilian Günther claimed a commanding win for DS Penske in Saturday’s race, with Nissan’s Oliver Rowland hot on his heels and Taylor Barnard, then driving for NEOM McLaren, completing the podium.
Twenty-four hours later, Rowland turned the tables, charging to victory on Sunday ahead of Barnard and Jake Hughes, then driving for Maserati, to close out an electric weekend of racing by the Red Sea.
Tickets for the Jeddah E-Prix are available at WeBook or the Formula E website and include access to all off-track entertainment including the concerts. Single-day tickets start from 100 SAR, while two-day passes begin from 180 SAR.