SAUDI ARABIA

MDLBeast wows 732,000 visitors, breaks global festival numbers

December 20, 2021

Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH —
Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST, the largest music festival in the world, has continued to wow guests during its last day and has seen 732,000 eager fans from across the region and further afield attend over the past four days.

The MDLBeast Music Festival in Riyadh saw more than 152,000 visitors on its last day, outperforming other global festivals like Belgium’s Tomorrowland and California’s Coachella.

With the record attendance from Dec. 16-19, the MDLBeast Music Festival will rise to the top of the most-attended musical event across the world.

The Big Beast stage saw crowds enjoying mind-blowing sets from Saudi and Arab artists before international superstars Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Tiesto, Martin Garrix and Jason Derulo took to the stage.

SOUNDSTORM 21 brought together 200+ artists that tailor to the taste of all festivalgoers attending.

The festival offered a multi-sensory, multi-stage experience, showcasing both local and international talent, representing all spheres of the cultural landscape across multiple Districts. A feast for the senses, it enabled festival-goers to enjoy the most innovative, immersive experiences in world-class arts and culture.


December 20, 2021
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