Get ready to throw your hands up in the air and scream ‘ayo’!
The Saudi music scene has been pumping up the base and turning it up with unforgettable weekends.
With Saudi’s loudest weekend, Soundstorm, closing out 2025 with a bang, and Balad Beast mic-ing up to open 2026 with back-to-back hits, there is no shortage of festivals.
The EDM-galore Freaks of Nature Riyadh has also announced a bopping return to the capital city in February 2026.
That’s right, the rave is set to make its seventh appearance titled, Freaks of Nature: Freak Yard, complete with stunning visuals, captivating costumes, and an awesome line-up.
Speaking of the line-up, the complete list of artists performing has dropped on the official Instagram account of the music festival and is being led by Alan Walker and Martin Garrix.
So, finish hot-glueing sequins to your outfits (you can never have too much of those) and prepare to dance the weekend away. Here is everything to know about the upcoming rave.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh
Freaks of Nature is a boutique electronic music and art festival that blends dance, striking visuals, special effects, and standout costumes into one vibrant experience. It goes beyond music by creating a creative playground where emerging artists, global headliners, and local talent all share the spotlight.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh location
Episode seven of Freaks of Nature will take over Banban with its colors, tunes, and pyrotechnics.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh dates
There are two back-to-back weekends to look forward, Thursday, February 5 to Friday, February 6 and Thursday, February 12 to Friday, February 13.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh tickets
Tickets for the rave have gone live on nofomo.com starting from SAR295.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh artists
The wait is over. The full list of the artists coming to Riyadh for the February festival has dropped, led by powerhouses Alan Walker and Martin Garrix,
- Amelie Lens
- Alesso
- ARTBAT
- Meduza
- Morten
- Alaa Jazari
- BJONES
- Brooks
- DubVision
- Hannah HNTR
- Igniter
- Justin Mylo
- KREAM
- Marten Lou
- Matt Pridgyn
- Max Styler
- Third Party
- Toby Romeo
- Zamna Soundsystem
120 DJs will take over three separate stages at the festival.
Freaks of Nature Riyadh 2026 weekend schedule
Thursday, February 5
- Alesso
- Artbat
- Hot since 82
- Brooks
- Giu
- Hannah
- Kream
- Linska
- Sam Collins
- Son of Son
- Third Party
- Toby Romeo
- Burnr
- Gazi
- Ghost
- Haffs
- Kimberly
- Labi Ramaj
- Largo
- LBP
- Nic-B
- Rag
- RSCL
- Viva
Friday, February 6
- Eric Prydz
- Meduza
- Morten
- The Freaks (LIVE)
- HNTR
- IGNITER
- Sam Collins
- Yaz
- Yunite
- Ahmed Zainal
- Allen Hulsey
- Ammar
- Aspyer
- Bastian
- Crüpo
- Dujak
- Ethan
- Eva Kim
- Isek
- Jeme
- K Led
- Lucaz
- NHA
- Welltron
- Yan.music
Thursday, February 12
- Alan Walker
- Amelie Lens
- Kasablanca
- B Jones
- Dub Vision
- Marten Lou
- Max Styler
- Stasi Sanlin
- Toby Romeo
- Yaz
- Yunite
- Zamna
- Soundsystem
- Aeres
- Basicz
- BRQ
- Chris
- Isek
- Majid
- Mr Joe
- Wedamnz
Friday, February 13
- Martin Garrix
- Mathame
- The Freaks (LIVE)
- Alaa Jazaeri
- Caiiro
- Hannah
- Igniter
- Justin Mylo
- Matt Pridgyn
- Moontalk
- Nitefreak
- Onfaya
- RDJ
- Vikkstar
- Yaz
- Black Code
- Ghaderz
- Midway
- Rudlf B2B Bhydra
- Space Guurl
- Wooka
Music in Saudi
Live music is quickly becoming a beloved past-time in the Kingdom. The capital city celebrates an entire week dedicated to music known as Riyadh Music Week which comes with awesome events like XP Music Futures, Soundstorm, and more.
From SAR295. Thu Feb 5- Fri Feb 6 & Thu Feb 12-Fri Feb 13. Banban, nofomo.com / @werfreaksofnature.
