UAE music festivals 2025: The events to book ASAP
Lover of live music? 2025 is the year for it.
Along with loads of concerts and gigs lined up throughout the year, there are also loads of UAE music festivals taking place over the next few months.
Though swapping mud for sand, the country knows a thing or two about hosting a pumping music festival.
Grab your calendar and start penciling in all the UAE music festivals coming up in 2025.
The best music festivals UAE 2025
When: Saturday May 17
elrow Dubai to return in 2025 (Credit: elrow)
elrow Dubai, a house and techno phenomenon, is returning for a massive third edition on Saturday May 17. Event organisers have promised a night of world-class DJs and live acts in amongst the glorious chaos of a carnival atmosphere. You can expect zany visuals, larger-than-life performers, bombastic sound and loads of bright lights.
From Dhs300. Sat May 17. Jubilee Park, Expo City Dubai. @elrowofficial. elrowdubai.com
When: November
The first-ever mega music festival in Dubai was a smash hit in February of 2024 with more than 185,000 people attending during the big weekend at Expo City. The huge festival will return in November at a new venue, Dubai Parks and Resorts. Headliners will be announced in the coming months and we can't wait. Amazing rides and some of the best live music in the world? Count us in.
From Dhs475 (four-day pass). Thu Nov 6 -Sun Nov 9. Dubai Parks and Resorts. untold.ae
When: November 28 – November 30
Known for being one of the biggest sports events, Emirates Dubai 7s is also known for its international music performances on the Saturday and Sunday. With the likes of Kylie Minogue, Becky Hill and Craig David having previously performed at the event, you can expect big things for 2025.
As well as world-class performances, you can also expect must-see sports tournaments across five sports, a huge kid's zone and plenty of entertainment with the whole family in mind.
Tickets TBC. Fri Nov 28 – Sun Nov 30. The Sevens Stadium. emiratesdubai7s.com
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