The Upcoming UAE Music Festivals of 2025 You Can’t Miss

It is definitely going to be an iconic music year in the UAE in 2025, featuring international superstars in different genres to create memories that last a lifetime in UAE Music Festivals. From EDM lovers and alternative rock fans to everyone who loves a gloomy block party, there is not a single genre left without representation in the music scenes of the UAE.

Here are some of the music festivals to catch in the UAE for 2025 from the sprawling city of Dubai to the tranquil deserts of Ras Al Khaimah.

Here are the Upcoming Music Festivals of 2025

• Break the Block – February 1, 2025 (Expo City Dubai)

By now, Break the Block is already a well-known festival that promises pure energy and excitement-a promise it lives up to. So, be ready to enjoy high-energy beats and urban vibes on February 1, 2025, at Expo City Dubai. The festival includes music, dance, and immersive visuals, and so far, this year’s fantastic lineup includes Bonobo, JAEL, and Rosey Gold.

Dubai’s nightlife scene usually electrifies by Break the Block, and this time around, the hype for 2025 is no different.

Tickets start at AED 195, and you may book your seat at Ticketmaster.ae. Break the Block is all about urban culture: music, beautiful visuals, a very important part of what promises to be a special night. Whether you love electronic beats or want to experience something entirely different, this is a must-go festival for music lovers.

• UNTOLD Dubai – November 2025 (Expo City Dubai)

One of the most popular events is UNTOLD Dubai, which is expected to take place sometime in 2025. After a blast debut in 2024, this music festival is all set to bring back a better and bolder proposition in November 2025. Housed at Expo City Dubai, UNTOLD Dubai is much more than a music festival in 2025, it is a full experience with interactive activations, streets, and mind-bending visual displays at one’s disposal; it is an excellent event.

The full lineup for UNTOLD Dubai is not yet announced, but based on the successful debut; one can certainly expect a stellar cast of artists from every single genre. For those who want to get among it, they may then register for updates at untold.ae.

• Sole DXB – December 12-14, 2025 (Dubai)

For those who find love at the crossroads between music, fashion, and culture; Sole DXB is the festival to be at. For December 12-14, 2025, this festival is proudly bringing its freshest debut lineup back to Dubai. Sole DXB is fast becoming one of the most creative festivals in the UAE-the festival that has combined everything into the best fusion: music, art, design and, of course, contemporary fashion.

The full lineup for 2025 is not revealed yet but, no doubt, Sole DXB attracts some of the biggest names in the music industry and top fashion and streetwear brands. If you are someone who appreciates cutting-edge culture and wants to immerse in a festival where music meets fashion, definitely save the date.

• Club Social – April 18-20, 2025 (Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)

Taking place in April 2025 Club Social returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for what promises to be an amazing three-day experience of music and culture. Between April 18 and 20, Etihad Park will sizzle with performances from popular artists such as Usher, Snow Patrol, The Kooks, Raye, and London Grammar.

Tickets are available for AED 295 through the website clubsocial.ae. This is going to be one of those events not to be missed in the year! It is going to be all great music and then amazing atmosphere generated by fans congregating for the music and for the cultural vibe surrounding Yas Island.

• OFFLIMITS Music Festival – April 26, 2025 (Etihad Park, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)

And then there is the OFFLIMITS Music Festival, coming up next-a very interesting festival that will be seen for the first time in Abu Dhabi on April 26, 2025. Headlined by the world-renowned Ed Sheeran, it is going to be a day of electrifying performances. The festival promises a great event, and the highlight is the much-anticipated performance by Ed Sheeran.

Tickets are from AED 495 for OFFLIMITS and can be acquired from platinumlist.net. This will be one of the favorites of music lovers around the UAE, with such a blend of high-profile artists and a stunning location at Etihad Park.

• Desert Groove – February 7-8, 2025 (The Dunes Desert Resort, Ras Al Khaimah)

Those individuals seeking a tranquil yet equally thrilling festival experience would love Desert Groove. The festival will run at The Dunes Desert Resort in Ras Al Khaimah on the 7th and 8th of February 2025, where the beauty of the desert meets the excitement and fun of live music. There will be a hybrid of music and art, all with the soothing desert ambience for a memorable experience, as the festival presents itself different from other city festivals.

Final Word

Indeed, UAE will be having its variety of superb music festivals in 2025, where everything is for everyone. Whether you are inspired by higher energy EDM, rock anthems, or the particular flavor of the desert experience, the music festivals of the UAE are certainly going to be memorable. From Break the Block to UNTOUCHED Dubai, the entertainment of loving music is bound to get better in the year.

So, get your alendars ready!