Riyadh is in for an extraordinary music celebration this October as the 1001 Festival is making a highly anticipated return to Saudi Arabia’s capital.
Brought by MDLBeast, the 1001 Music Festival will take place on October 29-30, 2026 in Banban, after being rescheduled from its original April date.
Early-bird tickets for the exceptional two-day music fiesta have launched with 40% discount for a limited time: the single Festival Pass for SAR 309 and the Festival Pass Bundle of 4 for SAR 1,049.
Additional premium packages will be released soon, including the VIB Pass (SAR 919), VIB Bundle (SAR 3,119), Backstage Pass (SAR 1,529.40), Backstage Bundle (SAR 2,749) and Qafilah Stage Balcona (SAR 33,299).
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The 1001 Music Festival will bring more than 70 artists over two nights of enchanting melodies. Inspired by the Middle Eastern folktale One Thousand and One Nights, the event blends fantasy with contemporary electronic music, taking audiences on a captivating journey through a world of grooves, rhythms and original tales.
In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s deserts, local and international electronic artists will take the stage, reviving the legacy of music icons and immersing audiences in a vibrant experience, featuring cutting-edge sound systems and visuals and mesmerizing stage designs.
The festival’s inaugural edition featured four themed stages. The Qafilah stage evoked the spirit of a nomadic desert caravan, while Qasr mirrored the opulence of a royal ballroom. Meanwhile, the lush Bustan stage was styled as an enchanted oasis, contrasted by Sahaab, which was suspended overhead like a glowing midnight cloud.
Just like it debut, this year’s edition promises a star-studded lineup. The previous edition brought iconic artists, including DJ Snake, R3HAB, Mochakk, ARTBAT, DJ Tennis, Disco Misr, Baloo, DJ Aseel, Dish Dash, Eric Prydz, and Nicole Moudaber.
