The Sole DXB 2026 lineup puts Lola Young and Overmono at the top of the bill for the festival’s 14th edition. Both acts headline across three days in Dubai, from 11 to 13 December. The event also moves to a new address, The Square Nad Al Sheba, its first change of home in more than ten years. Release 1 of the program includes these names, with more acts due before December.
Lola Young headlines on Saturday 12 December. The South London artist broke through with “Messy,” which won the 2026 Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance and earned a nomination for Best New Artist. Her sound leans on candid songwriting and rock-influenced pop.
Overmono take the Friday 11 December slot. The British duo, brothers Tom and Ed Russell, arrive after a Glastonbury run and a sold-out show at London’s Alexandra Palace. Their second album, Pure Devotion, landed in August 2026. The live set pairs heavy basslines with melodic electronic rhythms.
The Sole DXB 2026 lineup across four stages
The Sole DXB 2026 lineup runs wider than its two headliners. On the Main Stage, Saudi singer-songwriter Hajaj blends jazz, soul and Arabic influences. British artist Nia Archives layers jungle and drum and bass under soulful vocals.
Stage 2 adds Malian vocalist Fatoumata Diawara, New Delhi band Peter Cat Recording Co., and Egyptian-Lebanese duo Maii and Zeid. DJ sets come from Hong Kong-born Gia Fu, known for Afro-Latin music, and British producer Matthew Herbert. In all, performances span four stages. Each act brings a different regional sound to the bill.
A new Sole DXB venue in Dubai
The shift to The Square Nad Al Sheba is the first change of Sole DXB venue in over a decade. It covers 350,000 square feet and holds 20 dining concepts. Its events arena runs to 24,000 square metres. Parking reaches more than 3,000 spaces, with direct access from Dubai Al Ain Road. The arena will carry cultural programming, live entertainment and community events through the year.
Music, fashion, art, food and sport stay at the centre of the program. Across the three days, the festival adds talks, experiential retail and basketball. Daily hours run from 4:00 pm to 2:30 am. More lineup and program details will follow.
Sole DXB dates, tickets and prices
The Sole DXB dates are fixed for 11, 12 and 13 December 2026. Sole DXB tickets are on sale now through soledxb.com and Platinumlist. General Admission 3-day passes start at AED 495. VIP 3-day passes start at AED 775.
Anyone following the Sole DXB 2026 lineup can buy passes now, though prices rise with each release. Four categories are open. General Admission covers all three days and all programming. VIP Grandstand 21+ adds a raised platform facing the Main Stage. Two Golden Circle passes, one 21+ and one all ages, offer fast-track entry and viewing areas near the stage.
What the move means for Sole DXB 2026
The Sole DXB 2026 lineup continues a shift that reaches past the festival’s hip-hop roots. Programming now spans alternative pop, electronic music, and Afrobeats. The 2025 edition drew more than 48,000 people from over 150 countries. Its recognition from The Business of Fashion names the event a cultural catalyst for the global fashion industry. More than 150 brand partners connect with its audience each year. At a larger home, the 2026 event looks set to build on that base.
