Riyadh Comes Alive as Global Stars Take the Stage at Soundstorm Festival
Saudi Arabia’s Soundstorm Festival, now firmly established as a leading destination on the international music calendar, reached fever pitch this weekend as some of the world’s most influential artists took to the desert stages. American rap powerhouse, Cardi B delivered a striking and high energy set during the festival’s closing night, blending a selection of signature hits with tracks from her latest album. The Bronx native, making her Saudi debut, was noted for weaving culturally respectful gestures into her performance, greeting the audience with As salamu alaykum and nodding to local motifs through visuals and commentary. Her appearance had been widely anticipated, cementing Sandstorms increasing pull on global talent. On the same bill, Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido was confirmed as part of the festival’s lineup, joining a broad roster of international and regional acts scheduled to perform across the three day event. Festival organizers unveiled a program me featuring over 200 artists spanning genres from hip hop to electronic dance music, with attendance running into the tens of thousands. The eclectic bill also included performances from artists such as Pitbull, Swedish House Mafia, Ava Max, Black Coffee and Young Thug, underscoring Soundstorm’s evolution from a regional showcase into a global spectacle. As the festival drew to a close, industry observers noted not only the scale of the event but its wider cultural resonance, with Riyadh continuing to position itself as a growing hub for music tourism and cross border entertainment exchange in 2025.
| 2025-12-14 19:02:29