MDLBEAST pulls Soundstorm 2026 and turns its attention to a 2027 return
MDLBEAST says this year's Soundstorm in Riyadh will not take place as planned and is redirecting its energy to the 2027 edition, according to EDMTunes. No reason or refund details were given.
MDLBEAST has called off this year's Soundstorm. According to EDMTunes, which reported the news on October 2, 2026, the organisers said in a statement shared on Instagram: "With regret, this year's Soundstorm will not take place as planned." The festival had been due to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Soundstorm has been among the largest events in the region, which EDMTunes describes as a Middle Eastern mega-festival known for large multi-stage productions and a bill that mixes electronic, pop and hip-hop acts. That scale makes the decision a significant one for the Gulf live-music market, and for the agents and managers who book it.
The statement is brief and leaves most commercial questions open. EDMTunes reports that no specific reason was given. It gives no dates for the 2026 edition, lists no artists and does not mention refunds or compensation for ticket holders. Foundation has not seen any of those details confirmed elsewhere.
The organisers pointed forward instead. "We will turn all our excitement and energy to the 2027 edition, and come back better and stronger," the statement said, as quoted by EDMTunes. No 2027 dates, location or lineup have been announced in the coverage Foundation reviewed.
In the meantime, EDMTunes says fans are being directed to the MDLBEAST website and the No Fomo app for news on upcoming local events. Buyers and promoters with holds or offers tied to Soundstorm 2026 will be watching for the next update from MDLBEAST.