Abu Dhabi is about to get loud, Linkin Park is returning to the UAE for the first time in 15 years, and fans are already bracing for one of the biggest concerts of 2025.

The multi-platinum rock giants will take over Etihad Arena, Yas Island, on January 20, as part of their From Zero World Tour, their first global tour in more than a decade.

Founding members Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, and Joe Hahn are bringing a revitalised line-up, joined by powerhouse vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. Together, they’ll deliver a set that spans more than 20 years of hits, from In the End and Numb to fresh chart-toppers from their comeback album From Zero.

“It’s been 15 years since we last played in the UAE and we’re so excited to go back and see our fans there,” Shinoda said.

The band’s return comes on the heels of a record-breaking performance at Saudi Arabia’s Soundstorm Festival, where more than 100,000 fans went wild. With Etihad Arena’s 18,000-capacity, UAE fans are urged to grab tickets fast.

Tickets go on sale September 4 at noon via LiveNation. Presales for Linkin Park Underground (LPU) members kick off on September 1.

The Abu Dhabi gig is part of the From Zero World Tour, Linkin Park’s first new music since 2017’s One More Light, the final album before Chester Bennington’s tragic death. After rocking the UAE, the band will head to India for the very first time to headline the two-day Lollapalooza music festival.