The open-air electronic music event takes over Riyadh Golf Club with Giorgia Angiuli, 19:26, Basha, B K R and Mario Chiha.
Put your hands in the air. Desert Sound is back. The music festival, which takes place in Riyadh, brings together world-class DJs. Taking place at Riyadh Golf Club on Friday, 1 May, the Desert Sound 5th Anniversary event brings together music and visuals for a late-night celebration under the Saudi sky. Here’s what you need to know about the show.
Desert Sound in Riyadh features local and international DJs playing electronic, house, and techno music. If you want to make a night of it, Desert Sound in Riyadh brings together music with art and culture. Look out for art installations and pop-up food stalls.
Who’s performing?
Leading the lineup is Giorgia Angiuli, the Italian live artist, electronic producer and classically trained musician from Puglia. Known for blending pop, techno and house, she has built a reputation for dreamy live performances that incorporate vocals and unusual instruments. Her rise has taken her from a residency at Florence’s Tenax to international dance floors, while tracks such as “You Shine,” “Trust The Hours,” “Lux,” “All One” and “Acid Temple” have helped define her colourful sound.
Also on the bill is 19:26, the Italian electronic project that has become one of the most talked-about names in melodic techno. Emerging in 2019, 19:26 is known for emotional techno shaped by ambient and neoclassical influences. Releases on labels including Afterlife, Siamese and Zamna Records have pushed the project into global circulation, with standout tracks such as “Giza,” “XX,” “Reserva,” “Underwater,” “Overrated,” and “Relax Your Mind.”
Basha brings the local connection. A resident DJ at Desert Sound, he has become known for sets rooted in house, Afro house and tech house, balancing infectious rhythms with melodic detail. His rise has been closely linked to Riyadh’s growing underground scene, where Desert Sound has created a platform for regional talent to share the booth with international names.
BKR, adds another Saudi voice to the anniversary lineup. The DJ, producer and live performer has appeared across key regional lineups, including MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm 25, and has released “Fearlessness” through MDLBEAST Records. Completing the lineup is Mario Chiha.
How to get tickets
Tickets for Desert Sound in Riyadh are now available via Platinumlist. Tickets start from SAR 300, and the event is open to guests aged 18 and above.
Doors open at 8pm, with last entry at 2am and the event running until 3:30am.
Sounds like music to our ears.
Where: Riyadh Golf Club, King Abdulaziz Road, Al Aarid, Riyadh, 13352
When: Friday, 1 May 2026
Price: Tickets from SAR 300
Contact: http://platinumlist.net