Get ready to pop it, lock it, and polka dot it, because MDLBEAST’s newest festival is almost here.
After a successful year-opener with the recently wrapped up Balad Beast, the organizers are back with another awesome fest.
‘A thousand and One‘ 2026 has just been confirmed.
As if that was not exciting enough, the dates of the second edition of the festival have also dropped.
So, get ready to throw down on the dance floor. Here is everything about the upcoming April event.
‘A Thousand and One’ 2026

The MDLBEAST festival is inspired by Arabian fantasy where music and stories come together. Spanning across four interconnected stages, the EDM-heavy music was first held in April of 2025 and saw Salvatore Gannaci, DJ Snake, and more spinning the decks.
Each stage has its own theme, story, and graphics, for a truly immersive set.
‘A Thousand and One’ 2026 location
The exact location of the dance music weekend has not been revealed but if the previous years are anything to go by, then it will be held at Banban this year as well.
‘A Thousand and One’ 2026 dates
The April event will kick-off on Thursday, April 23 before wrapping up on Friday, April 24. Doors will open from 7pm and close at 4am. Final entry on both days will be 2am.
‘A Thousand and One’ 2026 tickets
Tickets for the exciting concert have gone live on nofomo.com starting from SAR279.
What to expect at ‘A Thousand and One’ 2026

The artist line-up will be revealed in the coming days.
‘A Thousand and One’ 2026 is meant to be a continuation of the 2025 edition and is set to bring new stories, new stages, new grooves.
Live music in Saudi

Bopping concerts have quickly become a favorite pass-time of the Kingdom. From annual events such as Soundstorm and AZIMUTH, to accompanying performances at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the Jeddah ePrix, live music has woven itself into the very of the Kingdom.
From SAR279. Thu Apr 23-Fri Apr 24. nofomo.com.