Balad Beast 2025: 21 Savage, Gunna, Wiz Khalifa to headline Jeddah extravaganza
The two-day festival brings global trap, hip-hop and electronic heavyweights to Jeddah's UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Balad in January
By Gavin Lewis
Saudi Arabia’s Balad Beast festival has announced its 2025 lineup, with trap and hip-hop artists 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin’ and Wiz Khalifa headlining the two-day event in Jeddah’s historic district.
The festival, scheduled for 30-31 January, will take over the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Balad, with performances spread across four stages within the district’s traditional courtyards.
Soul artist Michael Kiwanuka leads the cross-genre offerings, with Canadian singer-songwriter Ghostly Kisses and emerging artist Zeyne also scheduled to perform. The electronic music programme features sets from Alexander Skancke, Brawther, Maceo Plex and Mau P.
MDLBEAST, the festival organisers, have maintained their commitment to showcasing regional talent, booking Saudi Arabian duo Dish Dash alongside Middle Eastern acts Biirdperson and Vinyl Mode.
The event marks a significant expansion for MDLBEAST, who also run the popular SoundStorm festival. Since launching, their events have attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees from the MENA region and internationally.
Balad Beast holds the distinction of being the first festival to utilise the historic streets of Al-Balad as its venue. The setting combines the area’s traditional architecture with modern festival infrastructure across multiple performance spaces.
Tickets for the 2025 edition are now available, with organisers offering standard admission alongside premium VIB packages. The festival runs from 30-31 January 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Grab your tickets now by clicking the link below.