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Hold onto your streetwear, folks, because BRED Abu Dhabi is back for its third edition, serving up a heaping plate of neo-culture goodness that's hotter than a pair of fresh kicks on release day.
From April 23 to 27, Yas Marina Circuit is the place to be if you want to dive headfirst into the cultural melting pot that is BRED. A comeback bigger and better than ever before, taking on a new larger location to accommodate even more visitors. Picture this: regional and international hip-hop and R&B artists lighting up the stage like fireworks on New Year's Eve, while streetwear aficionados drool over the latest threads from global brands. And let's not forget about the mouthwatering street food that's sure to have your taste buds doing the cha-cha.
Cairokee and Nas among first headline acts announced!
Lebanese indie band Adonis and Egyptian rock powerhouse Cairokee will kick off the music line-up on April 24th. With more than 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Cairokee's latest album, Roma, has dominated Egypt’s streaming charts for two consecutive years, securing their place among the top five most-streamed artists in more than 20 countries across the MENA region. Hip-hop icon Nas to take the main stage on Friday.
UK Grime Artist NINES and regional icons join BRED Abu Dhabi’s stellar lineup
UK rap heavyweight Nines is the newest addition to the BRED Arena lineup, set to take the stage with his signature wordplay and platinum-certified hits. Nines’ latest album, Quit While You're Ahead, continues to dominate the scene, blending cinematic beats with unfiltered lyricism for a sound that hits hard both on and off the stage.
Following the iconic openings, PARTYNEXTDOOR will be bringing his RnB vibe to Abu Dhabi on the weekend!
Expected to be performing tracks from his latest collaborative Valentine’s Day project $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, and with even more artists and experiences still to be announced, this is just the beginning.
The regional lineup has also been announced, promising to set the scene at the AMP Stage as part of the Day Passentry.
On 24th April, Lebanese pop artist Dana Hourani will take centre stage, bringing a fusion of contemporaryand cultural sounds. On the following day, Moroccan-French artist Nayra brings a blend of raw emotion and poetic lyricism, delivering bold beats and an energy that will leave the crowd buzzing.
Odeal will take the AMP Stage on the 26th, a genre-blending artist whose mix of R&B, Alté, and Afro influences.
On 27th April, Egyptian rap sensation Ilmond steps up with his hard-hitting, deeply personal lyrics that resonate with real-life struggles and victories.
Finishing the festival on a high, Egyptian rappers Marwan Moussa and Afroto will be performing together on the same day
An exclusive track release for BRED 2025, “Hena” features some of the region’s dopest hip hop artists!
An addictive fusion on a fiery beat for a special drop. The Synaptik – This Palestinian-Jordanian rapper is reshaping Arabic rap, spitting bars that hit deep on mental health, migration, and social struggles. Asayel – A Saudi powerhouse mixing rap, R&B, and pop into a sound that’s pure magic, all while repping her cultural roots. Karim Osama – Egypt’s rising rap king, blending electro beats, hip hop, and Egyptian pop into a special drop for BRED 2025. This increadible single is out now on streaming platforms, so listen to it now wherever you get your music.
But BRED isn't just about music and fashion - be prepared to lose yourself in immersive art displays, Basketball showdowns, Limited-Edition Streetwear Drops and so much more!
Cop the freshest fits from global and regional brands. Expect next-level street food. And dive into interactive urban art that’s straight-up mesmerising!
Don't miss out on a neo-culture experience of a lifetime, grab your tickets here.
Tickets start from AED 75 for a festival day pass, concert tickets from AED 125, or go for the all-round five-day festival pass starting from 745 AED! Experience hype like never before at BRED Abu Dhabi – it's where the cool kids go to play.
Timing: April 23 till 27
Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi
Contact: bredabudhabi.com
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