BREDx has expanded its Abu Dhabi festival line-up with three regional music acts, adding Syrian rapper Bu Kolthoum, Egyptian pop artist Nasser and Jordanian-Palestinian singer Zaid Khaled to its November programme. The artists will join international performers Bryson Tiller and Central Cee at Etihad Live on Yas Island on November 13 and 14, 2026.
The two-day event will bring together music, fashion, art, food and sport. Organised by the team behind BRED Abu Dhabi, the special edition aims to connect regional creative talent with international artists and contemporary street culture.
Bu Kolthoum and Zaid Khaled will perform on Friday, November 13, while Nasser will take the stage on Saturday, November 14. The Saturday programme will also feature headline performances by American R&B artist Bryson Tiller and British rapper Central Cee.
Bu Kolthoum combines rap with traditional Arabic musical influences, including tarab, zajal and ataaba. Zaid Khaled draws on personal experiences to create Arabic pop with electronic influences. Nasser, meanwhile, represents Egypt’s contemporary pop scene.
The expanded line-up highlights the festival’s focus on regional music alongside international acts. It also allows audiences to discover artists working across different styles within the wider Arabic music scene. BRED Abu Dhabi is scheduled to return with its next edition in April 2027.
BREDx will extend beyond live performances through a concept store featuring more than 30 local and regional brands. Participating labels will offer exclusive products spanning streetwear, vintage fashion, beauty and homeware. The programme will also feature food collaborations, pop-ups and new concepts making their Abu Dhabi debut.
Art will feature through Forward, Forward, Forward, a photography book and exhibition developed with the Middle East Archive. The project will showcase work by regional photographers, including Yasmina Hilal, Taqwa Bint Ali and Omar Al Mahri.
Sport will also form part of the event, with the Red Bull Half Court 3-on-3 basketball finals scheduled alongside the cultural programme. Together, these activities position BREDx as a platform for creative exchange rather than a music-only festival.
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