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MDL Beast Soundstorm

“The Middle East's largest music festival — 4 days, 200+ artists, 300,000+ attendees at Banban Riyadh”

MDL Beast Soundstorm is the Middle East's largest music festival — 4 days in December at Banban (35 km north of central Riyadh). 200+ artists across EDM, hip-hop, house, techno. Past headliners: Post Malone, David Guetta, Tiesto, Bruno Mars, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Skrillex, Kygo, Anitta. Part of Riyadh Season programming.

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
December 11-14, 2025 (Thursday-Sunday)
Thursday-Sunday
Following year
2027
December 10-13, 2026

Second weekend of December since 2019 (except 2020 COVID).

Duration
4 days (Thursday-Sunday)
Crowd
300,000+ (75,000 per
Budget/day
$200-500 (Riyadh hotel + ticket + food)
Book ahead
3+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: EDM + hip-hop fans + Middle East party scene + Saudi youth culture
  • ✓Book Riyadh hotels 3-4 months ahead — Four Seasons Kingdom Centre, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria are luxury. Movenpick, Voco, Radisson Blu mid-range
  • ✓4-day pass SAR 750-1,200 ($200-320). Single-day SAR 250-450. VIP SAR 3,000+ ($800+). MDL Beast Beach Club VIP SAR 5,000+
  • ✓Saudi e-visa online (SAR 300 ~$80) at visa.visitsaudi.com — instant approval for 50+ nationalities
  • ✓Banban venue is 35 km north of central Riyadh — free festival shuttle from Kingdom Centre + King Abdullah Financial District
  • ✓Alcohol strictly prohibited — do not attempt to bring in or purchase

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Frequently asked

When is MDL Beast Soundstorm 2026?
December 11-14, 2025 (Thursday-Sunday). 4-day festival at Banban, 35 km north of central Riyadh.
How much are Soundstorm tickets?
4-day pass SAR 750-1,200 ($200-320). Single-day SAR 250-450 ($67-120). VIP SAR 3,000+ ($800+). Beach Club VIP SAR 5,000+ ($1,335+).
Who has headlined Soundstorm?
Post Malone, David Guetta, Tiesto, Bruno Mars, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Skrillex, Kygo, Anitta, Alesso, Steve Aoki, Above & Beyond + 200+ per year.
How do I get from Riyadh to MDL Beast?
Banban is 35 km north of central Riyadh — 30-45 min drive. Free festival shuttle from Kingdom Centre + KAFD (departs every 30 min during festival). Uber SAR 60-100. Airport (RUH) to Banban = 40 min direct.
Is alcohol served at Soundstorm?
No — Saudi Arabia strictly prohibits alcohol. Do not bring or attempt to purchase. Festival offers extensive non-alcoholic drink menus.

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