Dates for MDLBEAST's A Thousand and One music festival have just been revealed
Mark your calendars
There’s truly no party like a MDLBEAST party, and even when it’s not the massive flagship festivals like Soundstorm or Balad Beast, you can still expect the same level (if not higher) of fun. Great news. MDLBEAST has just dropped the A Thousand and One 2026 dates.
The relatively new music festival held its first edition in Riyadh last year and was a smash hit success, so you can imagine our delight now that the festival is finally making a comeback this April. Find the exact A Thousand and One 2026 dates below.
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Happening from Thursday April 23 to Friday April 24 in Banban, headliners for the gig, self-described as a ‘festival beyond the sands, where the music never stops and legends come to life,’ have currently not been announced, but if last year’s names are anything to go by, we’re most definitely in for a treat.
Last year, we welcomed big names like DJ Snake, Salvatore Ganacci, and R3HAB, alongside local and regional legends like Vinyl Mode, Nooriyah, and Baloo. Unfolding over the course of two days, the music festival featured jaw-dropping performances by over 50 artists.
Step into a Thousand and One 2026, and explore seven new stages (a massive leap from last year’s three), the Bizarre Bazaar, and endless otherworldly experiences. Tickets are already on sale and cost SAR279 for single-day general admission passes and SAR479 (currently) for a two-day general admission pass. Your party evenings will begin at 7pm and go on until 4am, with final entry at 2am. Please note that this is an 18+ event.
Having been to previous MDLBEAST events, we’d say grab your favourite dancing shoes (or better yet, buy new ones), and enjoy your evenings to the fullest. See you on the dancefloor?
Location: Banban
Dates: Thu Apr 23 to Fri Apr 24
Cost: Starting at SAR279, book here
Images: What’s On archives
