BREDx takes place at Etihad Live on Yas Island on 13 and 14 November 2026.
Bu Kolthoum and Zaid Khaled perform on Friday, followed by Nasser, Bryson Tiller and Central Cee on Saturday.
The programme includes exclusive fashion drops, food collaborations, a photography exhibition and streetball finals.
Partner Content: The regional artists join Bryson Tiller and Central Cee at Yas Island’s two-day BREDx experience this November.
BREDx has added three regional names to its November line-up. Syrian rapper and producer Bu Kolthoum, Jordanian-Palestinian singer Zaid Khaled and Egyptian pop artist Nasser will join international headliners Bryson Tiller and Central Cee at Etihad Live on Yas Island. Taking place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, the BREDx festival in Abu Dhabi pairs live performances with streetwear, food, photography and basketball. Music, Art & Street Culture.
The special edition comes ahead of BRED Abu Dhabi’s return in April 2027. Since launching in 2023, BRED has given regional creatives a platform alongside international talent. BREDx continues that approach through two days of performances, exclusive products and collaborations rooted in the UAE and wider region.
Artists
Bu Kolthoum will perform on the AMP Stage on Friday 13 November 2026. With a catalogue that includes the 2015 album Inderal, the Syrian artist has spent more than a decade developing a sound that connects rap with Arabic musical traditions. Tarab, zajal and ataaba inform his approach, giving his work a strong connection to the region’s poetry and vocal heritage. Start with “Mamnoun”, “Jouwana” and “Zamilou” to explore the songs that have helped establish his reputation among Arabic rap listeners.
Joining Friday’s programme is Zaid Khaled, whose music explores romance and personal experience through alternative Arabic pop. His 2021 debut album, Tayarat o Sayarat, made with Egyptian producer El Waili, established an electronic direction that he has continued to develop across subsequent releases. “Layali”, “Rakeek” and “Khatem”, the latter a collaboration with Ahmed Diaa, offer an introduction to his catalogue. His work with producers across the region also makes his booking a fitting reflection of BRED’s interest in creative exchange.
Nasser takes over the AMP Stage on Saturday 14 November 2026. The Egyptian artist studied film before moving from mashups into original music, building his own studio along the way. Tracks including “LEH” and “Zad El Shouq” trace his growing presence in Arabic pop, while his collaboration with Wegz on “Msh Kol Marra” connects him with Egypt’s rap scene. His September release with Zaid Khaled, “HASESS BIK”, adds a timely connection between two of the festival’s newly announced performers.
On the Main Stage, Bryson Tiller’s Saturday appearance offers a chance to revisit a defining chapter in contemporary R&B. The Louisville artist’s 2015 debut, T R A P S O U L, helped popularise a sound that combined trap production with intimate singing and songwriting. “Don’t”, “Exchange” and “Sorry Not Sorry” remain central to that legacy, with “Exchange” earning a Grammy nomination.
Central Cee shares Saturday’s headline billing, representing the international reach of UK rap. The West London artist progressed from breakthrough tracks such as Loading to global hits including Doja, Sprinter with Dave and BAND4BAND with Lil Baby. His debut studio album, CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS, entered the UK Official Albums Chart at number one in 2025. Placing him alongside Arab performers gives Yas Island audiences a chance to explore how artists from different cities have taken their local sounds to wider audiences
Food and fashion
Away from the stages, the BREDx Concept Store will gather more than 30 local and regional brands, each creating an exclusive piece for the event. Emirati streetwear label Freej, Abu Dhabi textile studio PRNTCODE and heritage-inspired Argoub Club are among the participants. Egyptian label UNTY will make its Abu Dhabi debut, while India-born Subko will introduce visitors to its specialty coffee, bean-to-bar chocolate and design offering.
The food programme has plenty of local interest, too. FACT award-winners Marmellata and Barbassi will collaborate on the Marmellata Abu Dhabi Slice Shop, with a façade designed alongside Jordanian creative agency Turbo 45. Holy Smokes and Dalia Bagel Bar are also on the menu. Chef Khaled of Burnt Butter will work with Mina Creamery and El Botik on an exclusive grilled banana split, while Ali Yazdi’s whole-fried chicken concept Fowli makes its Abu Dhabi debut.
Sports
Sport and art complete the programme. The Red Bull Half Court 3on3 national finals will showcase the country’s streetball talent, while MEA’s photography project, Forward, Forward, Forward, will take shape as an exhibition and a book available exclusively at BREDx. Contributors include Yasmina Hilal, Taqwa Bint Ali, Ali Al Shehabi and Omar Al Mahri, offering perspectives from photographers of MENA heritage.
Tickets for BREDx Abu Dhabi are on sale now, with Friday passes priced at AED 195. Saturday general admission costs AED 295, while Golden Circle access is AED 595. The event is open to guests aged 14 and above.
Where: BREDx Abu Dhabi, Etihad Live, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026
Contact: https://bredabudhabi.com