Guns N' Roses to Headline F1 Miami Grand Prix Kickoff Concert

Rock legends will perform ahead of the big race weekend in Florida.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Iconic rock band Guns N' Roses will be the headlining act for the official kickoff concert of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on April 30 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida. The concert will precede the F1 race weekend taking place May 1-3. Guns N' Roses will also play a show at the Hard Rock Live on May 5 before headlining the Welcome to Rockville festival on May 7 in Daytona Beach.

Why it matters

Guns N' Roses' appearance at the F1 Miami Grand Prix kickoff concert is a major coup for the event organizers, as the legendary rock band will help drive excitement and ticket sales for the inaugural Formula 1 race in Miami. The concert is part of the band's broader U.S. tour plans for 2026.

The details

Guns N' Roses members of the Nightrain fan club will have access to a presale for the April 30 concert starting on Tuesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m. ET. The band will also play a show at the Hard Rock Live on May 5 before headlining the Welcome to Rockville festival on May 7 in Daytona Beach.

  • The F1 Miami Grand Prix takes place May 1-3, 2026.
  • Guns N' Roses will perform the official kickoff concert on April 30, 2026.
  • Tickets for the April 30 concert go on presale for Nightrain fan club members on March 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.
  • Tickets for the April 30 concert go on sale to the general public on March 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.

The players

Guns N' Roses

An iconic American hard rock band formed in 1985, known for hit songs like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "Sweet Child O' Mine".

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

The inaugural Formula 1 race event taking place in Miami, Florida from May 1-3, 2026.

Hard Rock Live

A concert venue located in Hollywood, Florida that will host the Guns N' Roses kickoff concert for the F1 Miami Grand Prix.

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What’s next

Tickets for the April 30 Guns N' Roses concert at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida will go on presale for Nightrain fan club members on March 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET, and then on sale to the general public on March 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET.

The takeaway

Guns N' Roses' high-profile performance at the kickoff of the inaugural F1 Miami Grand Prix weekend demonstrates the continued drawing power of the legendary rock band and their ability to generate excitement around major events. The concert will help set the stage for an exciting Formula 1 race weekend in South Florida.