The event brings together multiple artists across several stages.
Saudi Arabia is turning up the volume. The Kingdom has welcomed international artists from around the world. Now, the dates for Balad Beast 2026 have been announced, and it looks set to be an exciting event in the heart of Jeddah.
Balad Beast 2026 will run from Thursday, 29 January to Friday, 30 January and is the festival’s fourth edition. The event takes place across four stages, including courtyards, Souq Square and Roshn Square. Hip-hop fans will be delighted to hear that there is a stage dedicated to the genre. Plus, it brings the UNESCO World Heritage Site to life in a unique way.
While the line-up has not yet been announced, Balad Beast 2026 attracts local and international artists. At previous events, the international line-up included 21 Savage, Bebe Rexha, Claptone, DJ Snake, Gunna, Major Lazer, Metro Boomin, Wiz Khalifa and Wu-Tang Clan. Plus, local performers over the years have included Baloo, Cairokee, Cosmicat, Dafencii, Dish Dash, Guti, Marc Brauner, Nooriyah, and Vizar Ensemble.
MDLBeast is behind Balad Beast 2026. If you can’t wait until January, then check out MDLBeast Soundstorm 2025, which takes place from 11 to 13 December in Riyadh. This year’s line-up includes Anyma, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Kaytranada, Metro Boomin, Post Malone and Tyla.
XP Music Futures also takes place alongside MDLBeast Soundstorm 2025. The music conference runs from 4 to 6 December in JAX District, Riyadh, and gives visitors the chance to network with industry experts.
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