80 artists… Soundstorm 2025 marks its first days in a city vibrant with music

Soundstorm Festival

With thousands of visitors on its first day, more than 80 artists, and 14 completely redesigned stages, Soundstorm 2025 remains one of the most anticipated events of the year. The celebrations began in the usual Soundstorm style, providing an exceptional experience and the enthusiastic atmosphere for which the festival has become famous.

Powerful Performances

The Big Beast Theater returned this year as the main stage with a completely new design. From its first moments, the “Tunnel Theater” witnessed a series of powerful performances presented by Don Diablo and DJ Snake, followed by Calvin Harris, all of which added exceptional energy to the night.

This year’s festival site witnessed the largest development process in its history, as it was reshaped to become closer to an integrated city, in which the audience can easily move towards the musical tracks that match their preferences.

Dance and techno music

It is considered "Tnl Theater" The fulcrum in the western region, which has turned into an area dedicated to dance music and techno, is supported by a group of new theatres: Port, Plexi, Silk, Luq, and Green House.

One of the most notable moments was what was witnessed in the Luq Theater, where Francis Mercier gave a special performance wearing a collaboration shirt between Soundstorm and Inter Milan, a collaboration that he leads himself, and brings together the two worlds of football and music in an experience that connects Milan to Riyadh through shared energy and creativity. And cultural exchange.

Regional and local talent

As for the Big Beast Theater, it continues its dominant presence on the eastern side, and it was joined this year by the “Taq” Theater, which presented a remarkable experience from the first night. The theater was filled with audiences who clearly interacted with the performances, giving regional and local talents a live platform that reflects their excellence.

The theater witnessed a remarkable presence from Dahoum Al-Talassi, Ayed, and Ibrahim Al-Sultan, amid a festive atmosphere that confirmed the success of the new addition to the heart of the festival.

Experience "Its area" For women

and in the north, visitors enjoyed performances of live music, R&B and hip-hop on various stages, including the Park Theater, which on its first day hosted performances by Lil Yachty, Tayla, and Kaytranada. In the south, calmer atmospheres and more contemplative acoustic spaces prevailed.

An experience returns "Its area" This year, women are on a larger scale than ever before, with 8 dedicated women-only viewing areas, 5 new women-focused spaces, including lounges and welcome centres, along with more than 2,300 meters of women-only track, their own guidance system.

New initiatives include women-only entry lanes and a two-storey women-only viewing platform, to ensure ease of access and comfort throughout the festival site.

Mega Displays

And at the heart of it all lies the "Downtown" It is the central meeting point from which the audience goes towards different directions, and it is the easiest place to meet friends.

With the strong opening, it seems that MDL Beast has drawn the features of an exceptional weekend that is expected to be record-breaking on all levels.

Friday night will witness a new wave of huge shows, including main segments by Anima, Pitbull, in addition to the highly anticipated show between Metro Boomin and DJ Snake. What the first night witnessed is only the beginning of a weekend that is moving towards higher levels of enthusiasm.