It feels like just yesterday MILLE was invited to wander the ancient oasis city of AlUla for the third edition of the Azimuth festival featuring exhilarating performances from a roster of DJs and artists like Peggy Gou and Saint Levant. The annual music festival is now set to return for its fourth edition from Sep. 19-21 to help usher in Saudi National Day celebrations on Sep. 23. The theme for this year’s event is “Until the Sun Comes Up,” and they’re not kidding.
For the past three years, a diverse lineup of local, regional, and international artists has delivered unforgettable performances against the backdrop of AlUla’s stunning rock formations and cliffs, positioning Azimuth as a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, art, and culture unlike anything that’s come before it.
This year, the stage set against the awe-inspiring Qa’a AlHaj will play host to an even more dazzling array of talent than before, surpassing the 30 artists who graced the event in 2023. Attendees can anticipate performances by globally acclaimed acts like German electronic music producer Ben Böhmer, the hauntingly soulful English singer-songwriter James Blake, and the electrifying French duo The Blaze.
Also confirmed for this year’s festival is Cosmicat, Ghostly Kisses, Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, Amine K, and a slew of the region’s most promising rising stars. The roster, still expanding, will follow in the illustrious footsteps of past headliners such as Jason Derulo, The Chainsmokers, Tinie Tempah, The Kooks, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, and Thievery Corporation.
Since its inception in 2020, Azimuth has quickly become a cornerstone of the AlUla Moments calendar, which itself has a rich range of festivals celebrating everything from art and culture to nature, wellness, and gastronomy.
For those eager to secure their place at this year’s event, Early Bird tickets are available until Aug.14, starting at SR760 ($202). More information and ticket purchases can be made at experiencealula.com.
