Everything You Need to Know About BRED Abu Dhabi 2026

Back this April, Abu Dhabi’s homegrown neo-culture festival returns to Yas Marina Circuit with five days of music, fashion, art, food and street culture energy. Here’s the lowdown on what to expect, who’s playing, and how to get your tickets.

What is BRED Abu Dhabi?

BRED Abu Dhabi is not your typical music festival. It is a multi-day celebration of neo-culture, blending live concerts with fashion drops, streetwear pop ups, art exhibitions, food collabs, sport and gaming. Rooted in Arab identity and built for the region’s creative community, BRED spotlights the people shaping contemporary culture across the Middle East.

When and where

• Dates: 22 to 26 April 2026

• Location: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

  
  

The 2026 theme

This year’s edition runs under the banner The People of Neo-Culture, Today & Tomorrow, exploring how culture evolves in real time. Expect future-facing collabs, new creative formats and programming that reflects both the roots and the next wave of regional creativity.

The Music Line-Up (So Far)

Three big nights at the BRED Arena are already locked in, with more announcements on the way:

• 23 April: Clipse and Mustard

• 24 April: Gunna and Nemzzz

• 25 April: Bryson Tiller and Ayra Starr

  
  

From US hip hop heavyweights to UK rap and Afrobeats, BRED’s music programme keeps its finger firmly on the pulse of global and regional sounds.

Beyond the Stage: What Else to Expect

Food

Smash burger favourite Skinny Louie is confirmed for 2026, with more local and international food concepts expected to drop soon.

Art and Photography

BRED’s neo-gallery opens the festival with a photography exhibition in collaboration with Middle East Archive, featuring regional photographers including Yasmina Hilal, Taqwa Bint Ali and Ali Al Shehabi. A limited-edition photography book will also be released during the festival.

Fashion and Retail

Expect streetwear drops, regional designers, pop-up retail and collaborations you will not find outside the festival gates.

Culture, Sport and Gaming

From creative showcases to competitive moments and immersive experiences, BRED is built as a playground for culture lovers, not just concertgoers.

Tickets and Passes

Festival Passes

• 5-Day Festival Pass (Wave 2): From AED 795 - Includes five-day access to the festival grounds plus entry to all BRED Arena concerts.

Concert Tickets

• Wave 1 concert tickets: From AED 245 - Includes access to the festival grounds on the concert day and entry to the selected show.

Day Passes

• Wave 1 day passes: From AED 85 - Includes access to the festival grounds only (concerts not included).

How to book

Tickets are available via official partners Ticketmaster UAE and Platinumlist.