All the massive concerts and parties coming to Saudi Arabia
From underground raves and music festivals to candlelight concerts and more…
Festival season is fast approaching, and it seems like our calendars are already jam-packed with a number of great shows. There is plenty more to come and more yet to be announced. To help you sift through the events, here’s our pick of the must-see concerts and parties coming to Saudi Arabia. Put on your dancing shoes, and let’s check them out.
October
Beast House
When: Every Thursday and Friday
Where: Beast House, JAX District, Riyadh
Beast House is a private members club with a warehouse feel located in the cool JAX District. This venue has had the pleasure of hosting international and local DJs. Every weekend, this fun-filled party joint is always booming. On Thursday October 10, Beast House dives into an Afro-tinted world of music. Headlining the night is Miami duo Calussa, whose trademark Afro-Tech sound has seen them consistently make a mark on global charts. Joining them on the line-up is local Afro-House favourite and founder of the Ritual party series, Igniter. Meanwhile, Friday (October 11) at Beast House is not for the faint of heart, as party-goers wander into a world of hard-edged sounds led by globally acclaimed techno DJ Erizo, with his co-founder and partner in DNA parties, B-Hydra also taking to the stage. Elsewhere on the line-up is globetrotting Saudi DJ Lesad, with rising talents Phonix and Ohm with a B2B set, and local techno spinner, Prince.
Beast House, every Thurs & Fri, 9pm to 3am, Beast House, JAX District, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR185 and can be purchased here. @_beasthouse
Melotech at The WareHouse in Riyadh
When: Thursday October 10
Where: The Warehouse, JAX District, Riyadh
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The Warehouse is always a good shout, hosting regular events in its venue. On Thursday October 10, you’ll find tech-house and minimal techno lovers alike flocking here, dancing the night away to party bangers with James Wyler from Solid Grooves UK. He will be joined by local DJs – Darko Delix, Mishal, and Desert Dweller. Don’t miss it.
Melotech XTENDED Series, Oct 10, 9pm to 3am, The Warehouse, JAX District, Diriyah, Riyadh. Tickets are priced at SAR175 for females and SAR275 for males, and they can be purchased here. @melotechrecords
Balad Social
When: Thursday October 10
Where: Red Sea Palace Hotel, Al Balad, Jeddah
Let’s get Social, peeps. Check into this little soiree made for Jeddah’s music heads every weekend, now in the lobby of the Red Sea Palace Hotel in the heart of Al-Balad. No elevator music and waiting around in this lobby – just carefully crafted tunes, your next favourite DJs and some bell-hopping and grooving. Headliners on Thursday October 10 will feature beats by an all-female line-up: Biirdperson, Zeina, and Georgia. So, gather your gang, get your dancing shoes on, and bring your best Social self.
Balad Social, Oct 10, 10pm to 3am, Red Sea Palace Hotel, Al Balad, Jeddah. Tickets are priced at SAR199 for ladies, SAR 299 for gents, SAR449 for couples, and they all can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
When: Friday October 11
Where: Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace
Coming up on Friday October 11 is a concert at Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace, paying tribute to the best of Hans Zimmer. The most awe-inspiring music from one of the greatest film composers of all time is brought to you in an intimate candlelight setting. Hans Zimmer’s segment will comprise pieces like “This Land” (from The Lion King), “Time” (from Inception), “Day One” (from Interstellar), and “The Dark Knight” (from Batman), along with additional selections. Enjoy this special concert where the most loved film scores are brought to you by pianist Ghida Knio against the backdrop of the beautiful hotel space, glowing with the soft shimmer of Candlelight.
Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works, Oct 11, 7.30pm & 9.30pm, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Tickets start from SAR225 and can be purchased here.
Iris Riyadh x Yellow Plus
When: Friday October 11
Where: Iris Garden, Iris Café
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DJ, singer, producer, and songwriter Jane Ryse from Germany will perform for the first time in Riyadh. For one night only, the headliner will deliver soulful and melodic Afro-House sets at Iris Café, alongside DJs Alaa Jazaeri and Sam. Limited seats are available for this exclusive event so be sure to reserve your table.
Iris Riyadh x Yellow Plus, Oct 11, 8pm, Iris Café – The Garden, Ramla Terraza, Riyadh 13321. Tickets start from SAR499 and they can be purchased here. Tel: 053 777 6452. @irisriyadh
Cue Play Pause
When: Friday October 11
Where: Red Sea Palace Hotel, Al Balad, Jeddah
Jeddah’s about to heat up, and it’s all going down at the Red Sea Palace Hotel in Al-Balad with Cue Play Pause. So, round up your crew, get ready to vibe, and let the music of rising stars SMHAR and DJ Leen, as well as Oostil and hometown heroes Dish Dash take you there.
Cue Play Pause, Oct 11, 9.30pm to 3am, Red Sea Palace Hotel, Al Balad, Jeddah. Tickets are priced at SAR199 for ladies, SAR 299 for gents, SAR449 for couples, and they all can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
Riyadh Season 2024 Opening Ceremony Concert
When: Saturday October 12
Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh
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Anticipation is building as Riyadh Season 2024 gears up for its grand launch on Saturday October 12. Adding even more excitement, hip-hop legend Busta Rhymes, superstar Ciara, and hip-hop pioneer Missy Elliott are set to rock the Kingdom Arena stage. This is definitely a line-up no one saw coming.
Riyadh Season 2024 Opening Ceremony, Oct 12, 4.30pm to 3am, Kingdom Arena. Tickets start from SAR200 and can be purchased here. @riyadhseason
All Day I Dream
When: Thursday October 17 & Friday October 18
Where: AlUla
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Immerse yourself in a revitalising world of music, art, and community. Connect through carefully curated melodic and soulful tunes with captivating landscapes as your backdrop, let go of all your inhibitions and be at the very pinnacle of artistic expression as All Day I Dream returns to AlUla. Here, you will engage with the music on a deeper level, with each track set to evoke emotions and inspire connection complemented by art installations and alluring visuals. The All Day I Dream 2024 line-up includes Powel, Fulltone, Dim Kelly, Facundo Mohrr, Lee Burridge, Matthew Dekay, Zone+, Amonita, and Lost Desert.
All Day I Dream AlUla, Oct 17, 7pm to 2.30am & Oct 18 6pm to 2.30am, Qa’a Alhaj, AlUla. Tickets start from SAR225 and can be purchased here. @alldayidream
Ikoni Festival
When: Friday October 18
Where: Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort
If you’re looking for an escape to the outdoors, a wellness festival in a gorgeous, serene, African-inspired wellness haven in Riyadh could be the answer. Set amid the picturesque setting of Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort, an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Ikoni Festival will fuse music, arts, and wellness in a one-day spectacular. Look forward to a line-up of conscious musicians, including Leonardo Prakash (harmonic escape music that aims to amalgamate rhythms and sounds of the world), Izadora (electronic haven in which she bonds traditional and electronic music through folktronica, nu cumbia and organic house), and Dunes Music (known for their percussive beats, a unique fusion of electronic music with live percussions and instrumental tunes). Other festival highlights that guests can enjoy are yoga, sound healing, an animal safari and much more.
Ikoni Festival by Raw Escapes Experiences, Oct 18, 5pm to 12.30am, Nofa Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Resort. Book your spot here. Tel/WhatsApp: 011 521 2300 / 058 289 5110. @rawescapes
Groove on the Grass 2024 – Riyadh
When: Friday October 25
Where: JAX Viewpoint, JAX District, Riyadh
Riyadh Groove fam, Groove on the Grass – Dubai’s pioneering music and arts festival – is back in the Kingdom. They’ll be transforming JAX Viewpoint with a stellar line-up featuring Satori and Mano Le Tough as headliners and local stars like Dish Dash, BKR, DEIAN, JOJ, Narkbeat, and Haffs.
Groove On The Grass in Riyadh, Oct 25, 5pm, JAX Viewpoint, JAX District, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR250 and can be purchased here. @grooveonthegrass.ksa
MDLBeast Presents: Boris Brejcha
When: Thursday October 31
Where: Onyx Arena, Jeddah
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Prepare for a night of unmatched energy as Boris Brejcha, master of high-tech minimal, turns Onyx Arena into his personal playground, and you’re invited to be part of the chaos. While Boris crafts his sounds, you’ll be dancing, mingling, and soaking in every moment in this sonic bash.
MDLBeast Presents: Boris Brejcha, Oct 31, 9pm to 1.30am (Gates open at 8pm), Onyx Arena, King Abdulaziz International Airport, 23737, Jeddah. Tickets start from SAR199 and can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
November
Glitch Presents Stephan Bodzin Live in Riyadh
When: Friday November 1
Where: JAX District, Riyadh
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Let yourself be drawn into Stephan Bodzin’s world of melodic techno, as the German DJ, techno and trance producer, and record label owner performs in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever. With an outdoor venue that will immerse you in sound and energy, there will be two stages and 12 artists ready to ignite your senses. Prepare for a full day and night festival experience that’s beyond music – it’s a journey into the glitch.
Glitch Presents Stephan Bodzin Live in Riyadh, Nov 1, 3pm to 3am, JAX District, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR275 and can be purchased here. @glitchksa
Groove on the Grass 2024 – Jeddah
When: Friday November 8
Where: Juman Park, KAEC
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Jeddah Groove fam, you won’t be missing out… Groove on the Grass will also be headed to Juman Park in King Abdullah Economic City on Friday November 8. The Jeddah edition of the festival will feature Ash, Konstantin Sibold, Dish Dash, Cosmicat, Jeme, Deian, Leen, and Future Loop.
Groove On The Grass in Jeddah, Nov 8, 3pm, Juman Park, KAEC. Tickets start from SAR250 and can be purchased here. @grooveonthegrass.ksa
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
When: Friday November 15
Where: Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh
The Candlelight: Tribute series is set to return this winter, featuring an evening dedicated to the music of Coldplay. While the band led by Chris Martin won’t be present, their biggest hits will reverberate through the esteemed Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh later this year. For two exclusive performances on one day, a live string orchestra will recreate 65 minutes of the rock band’s music, with the current setlist including renditions of Clocks, Fix You, Paradise, Yellow, and The Scientist, among others.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay, Nov 15, 7.30pm & 9.30pm, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR326 and can be purchased here.
December
XP Music Futures ’24
When: Thursday December 5 to Saturday December 7
Where: JAX District 3, Riyadh
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XP Music Futures is back for its fourth edition. The annual three-day music conference gathers MENA’s most creative minds, connecting music industry leaders from local, regional, and global stages. By Day, influence the future with your ideas and expand your knowledge through workshops, panels, and more. By Nite, let XP guide you through a musical exploration with over 100 artists, delivering unforgettable experiences.
XP Music Futures ’24, Dec 5, 3pm to 2am, Dec 6 & 7, 1pm to 2am, JAX District 3, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR105 and can be purchased here. @xpmusicfutures
MDLBEast SoundStorm 2024
When: Thursday December 12 to Saturday December 14
Where: Banban, Riyadh
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MDLBeast is levelling up Soundstorm. With an all-star line-up, new side quests and the freshest sounds in every genre, this year’s edition isn’t one you want to miss. Joining Eminem, Muse, and Thirty Seconds to Mars will be American rappers Tyler the Creator, Akon, G-EAZY, JID, and Latto. Afrojack, David Guetta, R3hab, DJ Snake, Armin Van Buuren, Boris Brejcha Black Coffee, Adam Beyer, Adriatique, Agents of Time, Airricia, Alok, Argy, Arielle Free, AZM, and Bedouin will also be a part of the lineup.
MDLBeast SoundStorm 2024, Dec 12 to 14, 7pm to 4am, Banban, Riyadh. Tickets start from SAR149 and can be purchased here. @mdlbeast.soundstorm