Saudi Arabia’s most loved music event, Balad Beast, is back right at the start of the year. This time, it’s planning something gigantic. On January 29 and 30, 2026, the Balad Beast Festival returns to the historic district of Al Balad in Jeddah for its fourth edition. Get ready to witness two nights of music and art in the old town.
Balad Beast 2026 Returns To Al Balad District In Jeddah For Its Biggest Festival
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If you’ve attended Balad Beast before, you already know this isn’t a standard festival setup. It’s a destination where heritage blends with modern sound to offer a unique experience to the fans.
A Line-Up That Covers Every Mood
Balad Beast 2026 has released its confirmed list, which already and it reads like a global playlist on shuffle.
Expect genre-hopping sets from Playboi Carti, Shaggy, Don Toliver, and Naïka, alongside electronic bigwigs like Solomun, Ben Böhmer, Loco Dice, and Pawsa. The lineup also includes artists like Destroy Lonely, Brina Knauss, NTO, Franky Rizardo, and regional favourites Caleesi & Kreis, and Varoo. The power-packed lineup is built for long nights.
Four Stages, One Historic Playground In Jeddah
What makes Balad Beast hit differently is the location. This festival lives inside the city. The event stretches across Al Balad’s narrow alleys, open courtyards, and traditional souqs, with four stages stitched into the district itself.
- Bab Stage for the headliners.
- Omda Stage serves underground electronic music.
- Souq Stage carries the global and regional acts side by side.
- Roshan Stage is set up for melodic sets with Al Balad’s iconic backdrop.
It’s more than just walking across the stages, but experiencing music wandering through the city.
A Festival That Keeps Growing Every Passing Year
Balad Beast 2026 will host over 100 local, regional, and international artists across two nights in Jeddah. Thousands of fans will move through the old town together, turning a UNESCO World Heritage Site into a living, breathing cultural space.
Yet despite the growth, the festival celebrates Saudi music culture without isolating it from the world.
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Tickets, Entry Rules And More
Tickets are on sale now through NOFOMO, with General Access available and a new Backstage Experience yet to be unveiled soon. Entry is open to ages 16 and above, and downloading the NOFOMO app is mandatory. Doors open at 8 pm each day and last entry is 2 am. So hurry and book your tickets before they close the access.
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