JEDDAH: MDLBEAST, Saudi Arabia’s leading music entertainment company, is bringing back the Balad Beast festival to Jeddah’s historic AlBalad on January 18–19, 2024.
Now in its second edition, the festival will feature over 60 artists performing across four stages, surrounded by the stunning architecture of AlBalad. Visitors can expect an unforgettable celebration of music, heritage, and art.
Big Names, Bigger Performances
This year’s lineup includes:
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Ty Dolla $IGN,Wu-Tang Clan, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Russ, DJ Snake
These international stars will perform against a backdrop of vibrant lights and visual art, projected onto AlBalad’s historic buildings. The show will create a journey through the past, present, and future — blending history with modern creativity.
UNESCO Heritage Meets Modern Art
The festival is set in AlBalad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its mix of ancient heritage and contemporary installations makes Balad Beast a unique experience. Visitors can explore narrow alleyways lit up with colorful projections, creating a living canvas of Saudi culture.
Statement from MDLBEAST
Ahmed Alammary, also known as DJ Baloo and MDLBEAST’s Chief Creative Officer, shared his excitement:
“We are thrilled to announce Balad Beast is back! This UNESCO heritage site is nothing short of enchanting. For us, Balad is an endless source of inspiration and pure joy.”
To protect AlBalad’s historical buildings, MDLBEAST conducted sound tests and positioned stages to minimize sound impact.
More Than Just a Concert
Balad Beast is part of MDLBEAST’s signature venue events, which transform iconic locations into music stages. Previous events include:
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Kokub in AlUla, ERGA in an abandoned Riyadh building, Tahlia at Jeddah’s desalination factory
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Balad Social on a historic rooftop, FOWG atop KAFD in Riyadh
Ticket Information
Tickets are available in two categories — General Admission and VIB — with special prices for two-day passes.
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