BRED Abu Dhabi has finally announced its official return! Yes, it will be returning at the Yas Marina Circuit this April, marking its fourth edition. Defined as the region’s definitive neo-cultural lifestyle festival, it is rooted in Arabic identity, and we are here to tell you all about it.
BRED Abu Dhabi Returns This April
The fourth edition of BRED Abu Dhabi is officially marking its return from April 22nd to 26th at Yas Marina Circuit. Complete with music, fashion, art, food, and contemporary culture, all of this will be offered in one dynamic community-led space. This year, it returns under the 2026 theme, which is ‘The People of Neo-Culture, Today & Tomorrow’. It should be noted that the new edition explores how culture evolves in real time. And it is shaped by community today and redefined by the tools, spaces, and creators of tomorrow.
It Reflects The Region’s Neo-Cultural Movement
Reflecting the region’s neo-cultural movement, this is done through new collaborations, elevated programmes, and creative formats. As it happens, the dynamic space offers something for everyone, as it covers a wide range of offerings. Featuring a curated list of programmes across food, art, fashion, and retail, these would be rooted in the region’s contemporary cultural landscape.
Yes, this season confirms highlights such as Skinny Louie, which is a popular smash burger chain from the USA. There will also be a limited edition photography book that will be developed in collaboration with the Middle East Archive. Photographers like Taqwa Bint Ali (France/Tunisia), Yasmina Hilal (Lebanon), and Ali Al Shehabi (Bahrain) will be featured in the publication. As it happens, tickets for BRED Abu Dhabi are already on sale.
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Tickets Are Now On Sale!
As mentioned above, tickets are already on sale with there being limited number of five-day festival passes, and these start at AED695. Moreover, day passes and individual concert tickets will also be released soon. The Wave One tickets are on sale, and for booking these tickets, you can either visit their website, which is bredabudhabi.com, or even book through the official ticketing partners, Ticketmaster and Platinumlist.
The festival that was launched in 2023 making its return for the fourth time. You might want to stay tuned to the space for more updates regarding the upcoming event and all that you can expect in the new edition.
Where: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
When: April 22nd to 26th
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