Bahrain’s Formula 1 weekend is as much about the spectacle off the track as it is about the high-speed action on it. Here’s a sneak peek at the entertainment in store outside of the racing.

The Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 promises a festival atmosphere for fans of all ages, with world-class entertainment, a charity auction featuring rare motorsport memorabilia and a lineup of roaming performers bringing their energy to the circuit.

Global Superstars Headline F1 Weekend

Kicking off the live music lineup, multi-platinum DJ and producer R3HAB will take the stage on Friday, April 11. Recognised for hits like All Around The World (La La La) and Rock My Body, he has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Rihanna, Drake and Taylor Swift.

Adding to the entertainment, global dance music star Peggy Gou will bring an electrifying finish to the penultimate day of the race weekend on Saturday night, April 12. Known for tracks like It Makes You Forget (Itgehane) and (It Goes Like) Nanana, she has become one of the world’s most recognisable names in electronic music. Her performances have enthralled audiences at major clubs and festivals worldwide, from Glastonbury to Coachella.

Closing out the race weekend with an epic finale, Grammy-nominated DJ and Swedish House Mafia co-founder, Axwell, will perform on Sunday night, April 13. A defining figure in electronic music, he has delivered anthems that have topped charts and filled arenas, including Don’t You Worry Child and Save the World. His concert promises an unforgettable end to an action-packed weekend.

All three performances will be open to Grand Prix weekend ticket holders at no extra cost.

Roaming Acts Across The Circuit

Beyond the main stage, entertainment at BIC will be spread throughout the venue, with a diverse range of roaming performers keeping the atmosphere lively between racing sessions. Stilt walkers, acrobats, jugglers and live musicians will move around the circuit, engaging with crowds.

The Living Garden stilt walkers and entertainers, with their elaborate costumes and graceful movements, are set to be a striking visual attraction. Acrobatic group Circolation will weave through the crowds, showcasing their skill and agility with live performances throughout the day. Fans can also expect to be entertained by the Girlesque Band, a dynamic instrumental ensemble with a diverse repertoire, from jazz to pop, classical and contemporary music.

Adding a touch of humour and theatricality, Jordi the Mime Clown will entertain audiences of all ages with his colourful costume, expressive gestures and playful antics. Meanwhile, Hop Hop, an acrobatic juggler, will showcase his unique mix of juggling mastery and gravity-defying acrobatics that are bound to draw a crowd.

More To See And Do

Circus Extreme, a global act renowned for blending a traditional circus experience with a contemporary twist, will also be part of the entertainment lineup. Its team of acrobats are experts in daring disciplines including parkour, tightrope, pole, BMX, unicycle and more, with carefully selected music complementing their performances.

The popular Ferris Wheel, a favourite with visitors, returns once again and for younger fans, the Kids’ Race Festival will feature popular characters, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Snoopy and Popeye. The weekend will also offer plenty of other interactive entertainment for racegoers, including Professor Bubbles, Pop the Balloon Man, Colourful Puppets, Acaia Flag Wavers, Kalimba Batucada and the Dapper Chaps.

A Charity Auction

For fans looking to take home a piece of the F1 experience while contributing to a meaningful cause, BIC has teamed up with Mazad for a special online charity auction. Running until April 13, the auction offers fans the chance to bid on rare motorsport and darts memorabilia, with all proceeds going to the Royal Humanitarian Foundation, which conducts humanitarian projects both in Bahrain and abroad.

Among the standout items are an F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 licence plate signed by F1 drivers in a presentation frame with plaque, a framed print of a Mercedes F1 car signed by Lewis Hamilton and a limited-edition artwork of George Russell’s car featuring his signature. Other items include a set of racing gloves signed by Valtteri Bottas, commentary notes from Sky F1’s David Croft from the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, signed and framed with plaque and signed F1 memorabilia from teams including Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari.

Fans will also have the opportunity to bid on memorabilia from the Bahrain Darts Masters, including a match-used darts board, framed and signed by all participating players, including World Champion Luke Littler.

Those interested can access the auction and place their online bids on mazad.app under the BIC Memorabilia category. ✤

GO: CALL THE BIC HOTLINE ON 1745 0000 OR VISIT BAHRAINGP.COM FOR TICKET PURCHASES AND MORE INFORMATION.