The FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, along with presenting partner the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), have announced that EGOT winner John Legend and GRAMMY Award-winning DJ, Tiësto, have officially joined the lineup for the opening ceremony of the inaugural FORMULA1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023, taking place on Wednesday, November 15. The two join previously announced iconic entertainers from the world of music, including Andra Day, Bishop Briggs, J Balvin, Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and will.i.am, plus appearances by Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil and all 20 participating F1® drivers.
For the first time ever, Legend and Tiësto will perform together as the starting grid transforms into an awe-inspiring visual spectacle with a state-of-the-art lighting display, dancers and chart-topping artists performing atop seven high-tech mobile LED stages.
“I’m so excited to be a part of such an incredible moment in F1 history – the opening ceremony for the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix along with a group of incredible performers.” said Tiësto. “This event combines all of my favorite things: Vegas, F1, music and live performances… I couldn’t be more thrilled.”
The opening ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. PT and celebrates the arrival of Formula 1 in Las Vegas. Prior to the performance, fans can enjoy pre-show entertainment as well as indulge in all-inclusive food and refreshments. The show will kick off with each artist’s performance that pays tribute to Las Vegas’ rich history in entertainment and culminates with team and driver introductions. The special performance will be enjoyed by fans spectating from the Wynn Grid Club™, Paddock Club™, Skybox and Heineken® Silver Main Grandstands. ESPN2 is set to broadcast the ceremony nationally that evening at 9:30 p.m. PT , and it will stream on the F1 YouTube channel globally.
A limited number of tickets are available. To purchase tickets and view remaining options, fans can visit www.f1lasvegasgp.com or get in touch with a sales representative via email at [email protected].