MDL Balad Beast is returning to Jeddah in 2026 for its fourth edition, bringing another season of high energy beats. The two-day festival is infamous for bringing the biggest celebrities and music artists to Jeddah for an incredible show. The festival will take over Al Balad, bringing spots like Souq Square, Roshn Square, and the city’s hidden courtyards to life with music. With four stages and more than 70 artists, there’ll be no shortage of beats to match any vibe, whether it’s hip-hop, electronic, or something else entirely.
Taking place from 29 January – 30 January, Balad Beast 2026 brings some of the biggest names in the music industry to the city. Balad Beast brings together whole communities to celebrate music around the world, it’s an unmissable event and here is everything visitors need to know about Balad Beast 2026.
Balad Beast 2026 is set to be bigger than ever, with an exciting line up of the world’s best music artists.
Expect to see global stars including Playboi Carti, Alesso, Don Toliver, Solomun, Naïka, LANY, Shaggy, Loco Dice, Ben Böhmer, Pawsaand much more
Besides these major acts, Balad Beast will be presenting a variety of world famous artists, upcoming global indie artists and local musicians, showing the variety of talent present in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
Music woven into the streets of Al Balad
The UNESCO World Heritage site of Al Balad becomes the festival’s stage, with centuries‑old architecture serving as the backdrop for modern performances. The event unfolds across four distinct stages, each designed to capture a different mood and sound.
A city of music around 4 stages
Centered around 4 stages, Balad Beast is divided into the Bab stage, Omda stage, Souq stage and the Roshan stage. The Bab stage hosts high‑energy headline acts including Playboi Carti, Alesso, Lany and many more. Meanwhile the Omda stage focuses on deeper electronic and underground sounds including the captivating and highly anticipated acts of Solomun and Ben Böhmer.
The Souq stage reflects the vibrant spirit of Al Balad’s traditional markets by mixing global and regional performers, and the Roshan stage offers a more immersive and melodic experience framed by the district’s iconic architecture.
Since its debut, Balad Beast has grown in scale and reputation, drawing thousands of attendees and international acclaim. The 2026 edition is set to feature over 70 artists across genres, reinforcing MDLBEAST’s mission to spotlight both established stars and emerging voices. With tickets now available, fans can choose general access or the new Backstage Experience concept.
Balad Beast’s return to Al Balad shows how music and heritage can coexist to create something truly immersive. With a lineup that spans hip‑hop, electronic, pop, and regional sounds, and a setting that transforms historic streets into living stages, the 2026 edition is poised to be its most ambitious yet.
From SAR 349, 29 January – 30 January, Al Balad, Jeddah, mdlbeast.com
