Balad Beast Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup in Jeddah Jan 29-30

Taking place at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Balad in Jeddah, from January 29th-30th, MDLBEAST’s Balad Beast festival has announced the first wave of its 2026 edition.

The festival is bringing a mammoth lineup of international, regional and local artists, spanning electronic, hip-hop, pop and more, to perform across four stages. Featured on the bill so far are Playboi Carti, Solomun, Don Toliver, Ben Bohmer, Franky Rizardo, Pawsa, Naïka, Shaggy, Brina Knauss, Loco Dice, Destroy Lonely, Varoo, Tini Gessler, and more.

The festival will transform Al Balad’s centuries-old streets, alleys, and souqs into an immersive audio-visual playground, blending live music, arts, and interactive activations, including a curated marketspace.

Tickets for Balad Beast 2026 are now available on NOFOMO’s official website, with options ranging from general admission to backstage passes.