Armando Navarro
29 dic 2025
The 2025 edition of Soundstorm by MDLBeast transformed Riyadh into a city of music with 14 stages, over 250 artists, major international stars, and a strong presence of local talent
From Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th December, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, hosted the 2025 edition of Soundstorm, once again confirming itself as the most important music event across the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa).
For three days, the festival organized and promoted by MDLBeast turned into a true city of music, welcoming more than 250 artists from around the world. And what a lineup it was: Soundstorm’s main stage featured Benson Boone, Post Malone, Swedish House Mafia, Balqees, Pitbull, Anyma, and DJ Snake, leading up to the grand finale with Cardi B, making her debut in Saudi Arabia.
Soundstorm showcased no fewer than 14 stages, offering space for every music genre and every branch of electronic music. A remarkable number of DJs took part, including Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Fisher, Marco Carola, and Sama’ Abdulhadi—just a few of the artists who performed at the Saudi festival. As always, Soundstorm delivered the very best of house, techno, EDM, and much more, expertly balancing its lineup between global superstars and local talent.
With its 2025 edition, Soundstorm once again set the standard for music festivals, opening up new frontiers not only in terms of music, but also in overall vision and experience.
image: Jack Kimber Photography Ltd