MARKING A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN, FREAKS OF NATURE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE FIRST PHASE OF ARTISTS FOR ITS SEVENTH EPISODE, FREAKYARD. TAKING PLACE ACROSS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 5TH–6TH AND 12TH–13TH FEBRUARY 2026, IN RIYADH, FREAKS OF NATURE WILL WELCOME INTERNATIONAL TALENT, INCLUDING ALAN WALKER, ALESSO, AMELIE LENS, ARTBAT, MEDUZA, MORTEN AND THE FREAKS (LIVE) TO SAUDI ARABIA’S MOST DYNAMIC, IMMERSIVE, AND MEMORABLE BOUTIQUE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE.
As part of the festival’s first artist reveal, which includes numerous globally recognised names and local talent, Freakyard also announces a special performance by The Freaks (Live), an immersive sound, light, and visual show presented as a b2b2b set by artists Yunite, Toby Romeo, and Yaz. Over the coming weeks, Freaks of Nature will unveil its full lineup, comprising 100+ artists. Famed for its diverse programming, sense of freedom, and vibrancy, Freakyard will attract more than 30,000 visitors per day across two weekends this February at the MDLBEAST Soundstorm site in Banban. The festival will transform the site into an industrial yet visually striking and fully immersive universe for attendees to explore, spanning across four nights, two weekends, and three uniquely designed stages.
As a highlight in the international clubbing calendar, the Mainstage will exhibit captivating artistic design paired with the festival’s curation of euphoric anthems, enhanced by distinctive special effects that will create an exhilarating atmosphere throughout the weekends. In parallel, the Underground stage will deliver a fully immersive holographic journey, featuring the latest in 3D mapping technology to transform the space in harmony with pulsating Techno beats, offering a cutting-edge visual and sonic experience. Adding to the festival’s diversity, the House of Freaks stage functions as an indoor venue, embracing flamboyant energy and confetti-fuelled moments, keeping crowds moving late into the night to the hottest House selections.
Accompanying the range across stages, the festival will feature an entertainment village showcasing the Freak Bazar, dedicated chill zones, alongside food and beverage offerings, gaming experiences, and an array of interactive activations, including local brands, designers, and creators, providing a vibrant social space for guests to explore throughout the festival’s programming.
Freakyard actively invites festival-goers to embrace a sense of freedom, leaving behind work, stress, and the pressures of daily life. It celebrates the “Freak”, an unapologetically authentic, fun-seeking individual, encouraging attendees to reconnect, lose themselves in the music and atmosphere, and create unforgettable memories that endure long after the night ends. As part of the 2026 experience, Freakyard will soon announce a new merchandise range, a DJ competition, and numerous other experiential activities for local and international guests to enjoy, complemented by immersive art installations and roaming characters that transform the grounds into a truly interactive and unforgettable universe.
Yazeed Al-Hashim, Chief Freak, comments:
“This first announcement is just an introduction to what Freakyard 2026 has in store. We’re starting with artists who set the tone, but the full story is much bigger. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be revealing names and experiences that reflect the scale, ambition, and creative direction of this edition. Freakyard is built to unfold, and we’re only getting started.”
Freaks of Nature is an internationally recognised series of boutique electronic music and arts festivals born in Saudi Arabia and loved globally. It provides a vibrant platform for international headliners, emerging artists, and local talent to showcase a diverse electronic soundscape focused firmly on the dance floor and encouraging freedom of expression for attendees. Each event is a multi-sensory experience, featuring electrifying dance, stunning visuals, immersive special effects, and flamboyant costumes. Freaks of Nature fluently transcends barriers, celebrates music, and continues to captivate audiences with its unforgettable, transformative atmosphere.
As Saudi Arabia's first globally exportable entertainment brand, Freaks of Nature fosters cultural exchange and positions the Kingdom as a hub for world-class festivals, elevating its presence at the forefront of the international scene.
Taking place on 5th–6th and 12th–13th of February 2026 in Riyadh, early bird tickets are currently on sale for Freaks of Nature, 2026. With the full festival programming set to be unveiled over the coming weeks, attendees can be the first to enter the Freakyard and join the growing Freak family.
Phase 1 Lineup:
ALAN WALKER | ALESSO | AMELIE LENS
ARTBAT | MEDUZA | MORTEN | THE FREAKS (LIVE)
ALAA JAZARI | BJONES | BROOKS | DUBVISION | GIU
HANNAH | HNTR | IGNITER | JUSTIN MYLO
KREAM | LINSKA | MARTEN LOU | MATT PRIDGYN
MAX STYLER | MOONTALK | ONFAYA | RDJ
SAM COLLINS | SON OF SON | STASI SANLIN | THIRD PARTY
TOBY ROMEO | YAZ | ZAMNA SOUNDSYSTEM
AERES | AHMED ZAINAL | ALLEN HULSEY
AMMAR | ASPYER | B-HYDRA B2B RDLF | BASICZ
BASTIAN | BLACKCODE | BRQ | BURNR | CHRIS
CRÜPO | DAVID ALLEN | DUJAK
ETHAN ENGLISH | EVA KIM | GAZI | GHADERZ
GHOST | HAFFS | ISEK | JEME | K LED
KIMBERLY | LABI RAMAJ | LARGO | MAJID | MBP
MIDWAY | NHA | PRINCE | RAG | RSCL
SPACE GURRL | VIVA | WEDAMNZ | WELTRON
WOOKA | YUNITE
