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Buckle up, UAE! Put on your dancing pants, festivals are calling. With this upcoming lineup, you'll need more than a calendar to keep up.
There's a fest for every taste (and dance move). So, stash away those sandals, because your feet are about to get a workout! And hey, this is just the appetizer – the main course of festivals is still cooking up. Get ready for epic beats, laughs, and maybe even a spontaneous conga line!
AfroLOUD 2025
AfroLOUD is where the soul of music meets the desert sky, a celebration of heritage, rhythm, and culture in Al Ain’s legendary open-air venue. Following a sensational debut at Butterfly Carnival, AfroLOUD is back, bigger, bolder, and louder than ever. On April 5, 2025, the iconic Al Ain Bluewaters will transform into a high-energy celebration of music, culture, and unity, marking the largest Afro festival in the region, and bringing Afrobeat, Amapiano, Afro House, and Afro Desi to the heart of the UAE like never before. Don’t miss your chance to experience the region’s biggest Afro-festival!
Timing: Saturday, April 5th
Location: Al Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island
Tickets: From AED199
Contact: afroloud.com
Pub in the Park 2025
Pub in the Park celebrates everything there is to love about good food, great drinks, and awesome music. With an array of award-winning chefs, live music from some huge special guests, and pop-ups across the festival, there is something for everyone to ensure a fantastic time with friends and family. If you're looking for the ultimate weekend filled with mouth-watering food, refreshing drinks, and toe-tapping tunes, then mark your calendars because this is an event you won't want to miss. Gather your squad, grab your tickets, and get ready for the ultimate weekend extravaganza at Pub in the Park!
Timing: Sunday, April 20th, from 2PM till 11PM
Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets: From AED50
Contact: pubinthepark.ae
Elrow 2025
Elrow, the renowned global techno and house music festival, is returning to Dubai with a massive event on May 17th, setting the stage for top-tier Rowlympic Games-style performances. The previous edition of Elrow took on the wave of rave and burst into this city with their loudest & upbeat tunes, extravagant visuals on their kaleidoscopic stage, and show-stopping colorful confetti. Dubai Dance District is organizing the event and is ready to take the city on a journey that goes above and beyond last year's edition.
Timing: Saturday, May 17th
Location: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre
Tickets: From AED200
Contact: elrowdubai.com
UNTOLD 2025
The UNTOLD music festival, the renowned electronic music event, is returning to Dubai in 2025. After mesmerizing a crowd of over 100,000 festival-lovers in 2024, UNTOLD is set to return to Expo City Dubai for another entrancing show. This event promises to bring some of the biggest international acts and DJs, offering an extraordinary experience for music enthusiasts. It's a much-anticipated addition to the global festival scene, especially for fans of electronic music.
Timing: TBA
Location: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Contact: untold.ae
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