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\n\tRiyadh Music Week is a vibrant celebration of music that brings together the industry\u2019s brightest talents and passionate enthusiasts alike. This year, we invite everyone to join us in a unique musical journey as we spotlight grassroots venues and emerging artists through our exciting Fringe events. Simultaneously, we will breathe life into our beloved public spaces, showcasing the diverse sounds and creativity that Riyadh has to offer. Together, these elements create an unforgettable experience that highlights the very best of our Riyadh\u2019s music landscape.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n \t<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n See latest videos, charts and news<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \n\tOur Fringe events aim to highlight emerging artists and transform established grassroots venues into intimate hubs of creativity. Here\u2019s a closer look at our curated Fringe sessions, where local talent takes center stage in unique locations across the city:<\/p>\n \n\tIn addition to our Fringe events, Riyadh Music Week enhances the cultural landscape through vibrant public space activations. These experiences are designed to engage both residents and visitors, bringing music to the heart of the city and celebrating the spirit of Riyadh Music Week.<\/p>\n \n\tRiyadh Music Week is a platform powered by the Music Commission aimed at supporting and catalyzing the Kingdom\u2019s music ecosystem through thought leadership, education, innovation, and international<\/a> collaboration. We look forward to welcoming everyone to join us as we celebrate the rich history and build the future of music in Riyadh.<\/p>\n \n\tRiyadh Music Week presents its Fringe events and public space performances running from Dec. 7-10, extending its vibrant program beyond main stages into the city\u2019s popular cultural venues and outdoor public spaces. Fringe spotlights emerging local talent and creative communities by turning established warehouses, studios, caf\u00e9s and well-known outdoor spaces into intimate hubs of creativity and uses the platform of Riyadh Music Week to bring together artists and audiences to iconic locations through music.<\/p>\n \n\tFrom JAX District to Sports Boulevard and the Diplomatic Quarter, the lineup brings together some of Saudi Arabia\u2019s most forward-thinking music communities, including URX (Underrated X), MDLBEAST Records, The Fridge, Bohemia Records, Merwas and The Warehouse. Each partner will host its own concept-driven night series, designed to complement Riyadh Music Week\u2019s core program.<\/p>\n \n\tURX: Riyadh Rhythm at SALT, Riyadh Park \n\tMDLBEAST Records: IMMF showcase \n\tThe Fridge: Open Mic featuring Little Legends \n\tThe Fridge Presents: Emerging Saudi artists \n\tThe Fridge Concert Series launches in KSA with Tamtam \n\tBohemia Records: Wax Head \u2013 A Bohemia Records Takeover \n\tThe Warehouse: Lammah and Jalsat \n\tMerwas: Studio tours and live band night \n\tFurther announcements regarding venues, registration and additional program partners will be shared through official Music Commission channels in the lead-up to the event on X @MOC_Music<\/a> and on Instagram @music_moc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
<\/strong>On Wednesday Dec. 10, URX will showcase \u201cRiyadh Rhythm,\u201d a special Fringe Night at SALT Restaurant\u2019s outdoor area in Riyadh Park. Blending curated house and electronic music with a community-led atmosphere, Riyadh Rhythm continues URX\u2019s mission to uplift underrated DJs and connect Saudi Arabia\u2019s artistic energy with the world. The session will run from 7 pm to 12 am, with capacity for up to 300 guests, and welcomes families and everyone, with easy access and public parking available at Riyadh Park.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Saudi-based independent label MDLBEAST Records will host a dedicated Fringe showcase aligned with an International Music Managers Forum (IMMF) session. Featuring MDLBEAST Records AllStars and focusing on Arabic electronica and the label\u2019s progressive sound, the night will highlight the imprint\u2019s role in releasing, distributing and amplifying local, regional and global<\/a> Arabic talent across indie, pop, hip hop and electronic music.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>On Sunday Dec. 7, The Fridge will launch \u201cThe Fridge Open Mic powered by Sennheiser\u201d in KSA at Personage Warehouse C11, JAX District. The evening is split into two segments: Little Legends Open Mic for young performers aged 7 to14, followed by a regular open mic for ages 15+. Doors open at 6pm, with Little Legends from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and the main open mic from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. With a full professional backline and a supportive environment for emerging talent, the session is free to attend, with pre-registration required via The Fridge\u2019s website.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>On Monday Dec. 8, \u201cThe Fridge Presents\u201d will bring together three standout Saudi artists at Personage Warehouse C11: Shargeeya, Zain Faiez and Turki Al Abdullah. Doors open at 7 pm, with performances scheduled from 8 pm to 10 pm. The multi-genre showcase is built around discovery and original music \u2013 from Shargeeya\u2019s stylish, soulful fusion of pop, soul and Afrobeat, to Zain Faiez\u2019s hip hop-driven storytelling and Turki Al Abdullah\u2019s modern pop and alternative sound grounded in Saudi heritage \u2013 with limited-capacity, free entry via advance registration.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>On Tuesday Dec. 9, The Fridge will officially launch its long-running Concert Series in Saudi Arabia, again at Personage Warehouse C11 in JAX District. Headlined by Tamtam, with Khaleeji Blonde opening, the night focuses entirely on original Arabic pop, trap and R&B, positioning Riyadh as a key stage in what the organisers describe as a new golden age of Arab music. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 9pm, and entry is ticketed, with limited capacity and tickets available online.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Bohemia Records will take over TWH \u2013 J08 in the JAX Culture area, Al Diriyah, with \u201cWax Head \u2013 A Bohemia Records Takeover,\u201d a two-night activation running Dec. 9-10 from 6pm to midnight local time. The program celebrates vinyl culture, crate-digging and underground sounds from the region through live DJ sets, live bands, interactive listening stations and a coffee-led \u201cBeans & Beats\u201d rave experience from 7 pm to 9 pm, followed by live performances from 9 pm to midnight. Entry is free but requires online registration and confirmation, with a capacity of around 60 guests for Beans & Beats and up to 250 standing for the late-night performances.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The Warehouse \u2013 \u0630\u0627 \u0648\u064a\u0631\u0647\u0627\u0648\u0633 at JAX District will serve as a core Fringe hub on Dec. 7-8 with two signature oriental music nights, LAMMAH | \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0645\u0629 and JALSAT | \u062c\u0644\u0633\u0627\u062a. LAMMAH, on Dec. 7 from 9 pm to 12 am, is \u201ca night where the crowd becomes the star,\u201d inviting audiences into an intimate gathering of classic Arabic melodies sung by the crowd and brought to life by a live band, creating a cozy, spontaneous celebration of timeless Arabic music. JALSAT, on Dec. 8 from 9 pm to 12 am, offers a cozy winter evening of Arab and Khaleeji songs celebrating the spirit of tarab, with a different artist each night bringing nostalgia, culture, and authentic traditional vibes in The Warehouse\u2019s warm, grassroots setting, with capacity for up to 350 guests, JAX parking, and golf carts available for a fee.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Merwas, home to the world\u2019s largest music studio complex, will host a one-night Fringe Session between Dec. 7-10 at its rehearsal space, with capacity for up to 150 guests. The evening begins with private studio tours from 7 pm to 8 pm, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at Merwas\u2019 facilities and services, followed by a live band performance from 8 pm to 11 pm inspired by both Arabic and English music. Designed with interactive singalong moments, the session aims to connect audiences more closely to the performance while strengthening Merwas\u2019 position as a leader in the creative and music industry.<\/p>\n