American DJ Steve Aoki is returning to the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid to perform ahead of the race on November 21. He will be joined by fellow DJ MORTEN and singer Jordin Sparks as part of the official pre-race line-up.
Pre-Race Schedule and Performances
MORTEN will take the stage ahead of the driver introductions, which gained widespread popularity following a viral interaction between Sergio Perez and Bruce Buffer during a previous weekend. Following the driver introductions, Sparks will perform the national anthem. The singer, who won the sixth season of American Idol and is known for hits such as “No Air” and “Tattoo”, also performed the anthem at this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Las Vegas Grand Prix president and CEO Emily Prazer stated that the music is integrated directly into the event rather than treated as a separate 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. Prazer added that combining world-class musical acts with Formula 1 creates an atmosphere capturing the spirit of the city, giving fans unforgettable entertainment throughout the day.
Ticket Access and Additional Entertainment
Organisers noted that access to the pre-race grid performances is limited to specific ticket holders. Views of certain acts are available for those with tickets in the Heineken Silver Main Grandstand, Skybox, Trackside Tavern, Paddock Club, Wynn Grid Club, and Gordon Ramsay at F1 Garage.
Additional entertainment is scheduled across the venue for the weekend. The Paddock Club will host performances by mentalist Colin Cloud and the cast of Now You See Me Live, an illusion show based on the film franchise. Meanwhile, Bryce Alakai, a cast member from season eight of Love Island USA, will perform a DJ set in the Wynn Grid Club on race night.
Performances at the T-Mobile Stage at Sphere will feature Sean Paul, Disclosure, Two Friends, Natasha Bedingfield, Gorgon City, and Ja Rule, while the Backstreet Boys are slated to headline the first F1 Afterparty at Sphere. The Heineken Stage lineup includes Disco Dom, Icona Pop, and The Australian Bee Gees Show.
