Sole DXB Festival Announces First Headliners for '26 Edition Dec 11-13

The UAE’s Sole DXB festival has unveiled the first wave of headliners and a new venue in Dubai for its 2026 edition. Running from December 11th to 13th, the contemporary culture and music festival will move to The Square in Nad Al Sheba, bringing together regional and international artists across a wide range of genres.

Since its inception, Sole DXB has carved out a space at the intersection of music, fashion, art and sport, growing into a major platform for contemporary culture across the SWANA region. Beyond its live music programme, the festival pairs emerging and established talent with brand activations, exclusive fashion drops and a wider celebration of creative expression.

Leading the first wave are British pop singer Lola Young, Lebanese-Egyptian indie pioneers Maii & Zeid, Grammy-nominated Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara, and British composer and producer Matthew Herbert, whose experimental electronic work has helped pioneer the use of ‘found sound’ in music. Odeal also joins the bill, bringing his genre-blurring take on contemporary R&B.

The lineup further spans the dance floor, with Welsh electronic duo Overmono drawing on the legacy of UK rave through club-driven productions that balance euphoric highs with a more melancholic edge. British DJ, producer and singer Nia Archives, meanwhile, fuses jungle and drum ’n’ bass with neo-soul, indie pop and alternative rock, a sound she describes as ‘future classic’.

Rounding out the roster are Grammy-nominated Jamaican artist Masego, known for his fusion of jazz, R&B and electronic influences; Indian rock band Peter Cat Recording Co.; and Saudi Arabian R&B artist Hajaj.

The full lineup for Sole DXB 2026 will be announced soon. First wave of tickets is now available via the festival’s official website.