BRED Abu Dhabi 2025: the festival is coming back and we have all the deets
Yup, the festival that puts streetwear, street food and banging beats front and centre is making its way to Yas Island for its third edition – and it's going to be bigger and bolder than ever.
Rap legend Nas, Grammy-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR and Egyptian group Cairokee will take to the stage at Yas Marina between Wednesday April 23 and Sunday April 27 and it's going to pop off.
Nas brings his signature East Coast sound and an extensive back catalogue including N.Y State of Mind, Made You Look and The World is Yours on Friday April 25.
Lebanese indie band Adonis take to the stage on Thursday April 24 and more headliners are set to be announced in the lead up to the festival. Both Wednesday and Sunday are currently without a headline act so expect some more big names on the way.
This time around, BRED Abu Dhabi is also serving up a delicious slice of neo-culture with a side of Arab identity, all sprinkled with plenty of creativity.
Oh, and did we mention they've dropped an exclusive track? Yes, Hena, featuring regional music powerhouses The Synaptik, Asayel and Karim Osama, is on streaming platforms now.
In case you're out of the loop with the artists, it's got The Synaptik's heartfelt rap-meets-singing vibe, Asayel's sharp and empowering lyricism and Karim Osama's high-energy rap-meets-pop swagger. Produced by UAE's own Sleiman Damien, it's basically going to be your new earworm.
So what's new this year?
BRED is going back to where it all began: the streets. This year's festival shines a spotlight on Arab subcultures from the Levant, North Africa and the GCC, with a heavy dose of street-inspired style, sounds and snacks.
It's all about celebrating creativity and collaboration and championing emerging talent across music, fashion and art.
The first edition showcased streetwear, gaming, basketball and music galore. Then came round two, which brought us world-class artists like AJ Tracey, Offset and Metro Boomin. Now, edition three is gearing up to take things to a whole new level with a packed lineup of local, regional and global acts, plus unexpected collaborations and fresh surprises.
You'll also find a serious nod to Abu Dhabi's contemporary culture scene, with experiences that bring together street food, art, and sports in ways that feel super unique to the UAE.
From Dhs75. Wed Apr 23 – Sun Apr 27. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. ticketmaster.ae bredabudhabi.com
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