The OFFLIMITS Music Festival has revealed a new wave of international and regional performers set to take the stage at Etihad Park on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on 4 April, further expanding its 2026 programme of pop, rock, R&B, and Arabic music.
Among the latest major additions are the Jonas Brothers, who will join the festival lineup after organisers previously confirmed Shakira as the headline act. The American trio—Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas—has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and has secured multiple GRAMMY nominations, alongside 26 Billboard Hot 100 entries and three consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.
The group is scheduled to perform on the T11 Stage, where they will be joined by three-time GRAMMY award-winning artist NE-YO. The singer-songwriter has generated more than 23 billion streams since his 2005 breakout single So Sick, with additional hits including Sexy Love, Closer, and Miss Independent. That track earned him Best R&B Song and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 51st GRAMMY Awards.
British artist Myles Smith has also been confirmed, continuing his rapid rise after surpassing one billion global streams. His track Stargazing spent 12 weeks in the UK Top 10, while his sold-out North American shows have reinforced his growing international profile.
The festival’s rock and alternative offering will include Scottish band Biffy Clyro, known for high-energy live performances and popular tracks such as Many of Horror, Mountains, and Bubbles. They will be joined on the Meteor Stage by Icelandic blues-rock band KALEO, formed near Reykjavik in 2012. The group has recorded more than six billion streams and has earned over 70 gold, platinum, and diamond certifications worldwide. Their debut album A/B produced global hits including Way Down We Go and No Good, as the band marks its 10-year anniversary through a deluxe release and world tour.
OFFLIMITS 2026 will also spotlight Arabic talent with the addition of Bayou and Yara Mustafa. Bayou is an Egyptian singer, songwriter, and producer whose style combines modern R&B influences with Arabic pop. Known for tracks such as Call Her Right Now and Egyptian Wifey, he released his debut EP Never At Home in 2024, followed by 2025 singles Ya Zeina, Kayani, and Wesh El Bahr. Yara Mustafa, meanwhile, has built a regional following through emotionally driven contemporary Arabic pop, with songs including A’ish Balak and Ya Sare2 Albi.
Indie-pop band Scouting for Girls has also been added to the Meteor Stage lineup, bringing well-known hits such as She’s So Lovely, Elvis Ain’t Dead, and Heartbeat. They will perform alongside Toploader, whose catalogue includes widely recognised tracks Dancing in the Moonlight and Achilles Heel. London-born newcomer YAZ is also part of the newly announced roster, gaining traction online through her viral single Mr Valentine, which has attracted millions of streams.
Organisers said the expanded lineup supports the festival’s open-format identity, allowing audiences to move across multiple stages while exploring immersive visuals, art installations, and lifestyle activations throughout the venue.
OFFLIMITS Music Festival will take place on 4 April at Etihad Park, Yas Island. The one-day event is being brought to Abu Dhabi by Theory 11 Entertainment in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, with tickets starting at Dh495 and currently selling through tickets.offlimits.com.
