Key Highlights
- Steve Aoki will perform before the 21 November Las Vegas Grand Prix, alongside DJ MORTEN and singer Jordin Sparks.
- MORTEN will play before the driver introductions, while Jordin Sparks will perform the national anthem.
- Additional entertainment will include Sean Paul, Disclosure, the Backstreet Boys, Colin Cloud, and other performers across Las Vegas Grand Prix venues.
Steve Aoki, MORTEN and Jordin Sparks Join Las Vegas Grand Prix Line-Up
American DJ Steve Aoki will return to the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid this year for a performance before the race on 21 November. DJ MORTEN and singer Jordin Sparks will also join the pre-race entertainment programme, adding a major live-music element to the Formula 1 event.
MORTEN will perform before the driver introductions, which have become a fan-favourite part of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend following the viral moment involving Sergio Perez and Bruce Buffer. After the introductions, Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem before the race begins.
Sparks, who won American Idol season six, is known for songs including “No Air” and “Tattoo”. She was also selected to perform the national anthem at this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Las Vegas Grand Prix Positions Music as Part of the Event
Las Vegas Grand Prix president and CEO Emily Prazer said the musical performances were intended to form part of the event itself rather than serve as an additional attraction.
“We want every part of the Las Vegas Grand Prix to feel distinctly Las Vegas – from the anticipation on the grid to the moment the cars take off,” she said.
“By bringing together world-class musical talent and the thrill of Formula 1, we are creating an atmosphere that captures the spirit of the city. Fans can look forward to unforgettable entertainment that makes every moment of the day feel like part of the show.”
Which Ticket Holders Can Watch the Las Vegas Grand Prix Grid Performances?
Access to the pre-race grid performances will not be available to every ticket holder. Organisers say views of some of the acts are included with tickets for the Heineken Silver Main Grandstand, Skybox and Trackside Tavern, as well as the Paddock Club, Wynn Grid Club and Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage.
Other Entertainment at the 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix
The Paddock Club will feature mentalist Colin Cloud and the cast of Now You See Me Live, an illusion show inspired by the film series. At the Wynn Grid Club, Love Island USA season eight cast member Bryce Alakai will perform a DJ set on race night.
The T-Mobile Stage at Sphere will host Sean Paul, Disclosure, Two Friends, Natasha Bedingfield, Gorgon City and Ja Rule. The Backstreet Boys will perform at the first F1 Afterparty at Sphere.
The Heineken Stage line-up will include Disco Dom, Icona Pop and The Australian Bee Gees Show, expanding the range of live entertainment available across the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
Why This Matters
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix is continuing to build a race-weekend format that combines Formula 1 competition with large-scale music and entertainment. The grid performances, national anthem, venue-specific acts and Sphere afterparty are designed to make the event feel integrated with Las Vegas’s broader entertainment identity.
The programme also creates different viewing experiences for ticket holders across the circuit’s grandstands, hospitality areas and entertainment venues. Fans planning to attend should check which ticket packages provide access to the grid performances and other scheduled acts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Steve Aoki perform at the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Steve Aoki will perform before the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 21 November.
Who will perform before the driver introductions?
DJ MORTEN will perform before the driver introductions. The introductions previously gained attention after a viral moment involving Sergio Perez and Bruce Buffer.
Who will sing the national anthem?
Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem before the race. The American Idol season six winner is known for “No Air” and “Tattoo” and was also selected to sing the anthem at this year’s Indianapolis 500.
