Let’s be honest—music lovers in the region are spoiled. Just in the next two months, we’ve got BRED in Abu Dhabi bringing out the big guns with Nas and PARTYNEXTDOOR; Marwan Pablo set to shut down the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah; And yes, Travis Scott taking his Circus Maximus World Tour to Doha. It feels like every other week there’s a new, can’t-miss show popping up on the calendar. Now, adding to the hype? 1001, a brand-new festival landing in Riyadh.
If you thought festival season couldn’t get any better, think again. The debut edition of 1001 is taking place at the UG Complex in Binban this April 24 and 25, and according to the lineup, it’s set to be a doozy.
Over two nights, 1001, a brainchild of MDLBEAST, will bring some of the biggest names in electronic music to the desert. DJ Snake is headlining with his high-energy, crowd-hyping sets, while Salvatore Ganacci will do what he does best: deliver pure chaos and theater. Brazilian favorite Mochakk is also on the lineup, ready to serve his signature mix of funky, wild house music. Add legends like Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis, and you’ve got a stacked first night.
Night Two leans into deeper, more emotional vibes. Eric Prydz is closing out with his epic visuals and next-level sound. He’ll be joined by ARTBAT, Hot Since 82, Dixon, and Innellea—basically, a dream team for fans of melodic techno and house. And of course, icons Marco Carola and Nicole Moudaber will be there to bring peak-time energy.
But what makes 1001 more than just another international lineup is its local heartbeat. Saudi pioneers like Vinyl Mode, Baloo, and Dish Dash stand proudly alongside rising regional stars like Soul and Sokkary. Cairo’s Disco Misr and the ever-eccentric Daddy Bisht inject fresh Middle Eastern flair into a scene that’s never felt more global.
Set across five immersive stages inspired by Arabian myths—think dreamscape domes and jewel-toned oases—1001 is a can’t-miss event. Tickets are running low, so you might want to move fast. Visit www.nofomo.com to secure yours.