Saudi National Day weekend: London Grammar, Mahmut Orhan, Shkoon to headline AlUla’s desert music spectacle

Dubai: Dust off your festival boots — Azimuth 2025 is back to set AlUla ablaze this Saudi National Day weekend (September 25–26).

With London Grammar’s haunting vocals, Mahmut Orhan’s hypnotic beats, and Shkoon’s genre-blending magic leading the charge — plus a stellar cast of regional stars — the Kingdom’s favourite desert rave is primed for two unforgettable nights under the stars.

Here's the line-up:

• London Grammar — the British indie-pop trio known for anthems like Strong and Hey Now — will perform live, bringing their haunting vocals and cinematic soundscapes to the desert.

• Mahmut Orhan, Turkey’s chart-topping DJ behind hits like Feel and 6 Days, will fuse deep house with Middle Eastern rhythms.

• Shkoon, the Syrian-German electronic duo beloved for their Arabic-infused beats, will deliver a powerful live set that has wowed global festival crowds.

• Saudi Arabia’s very own Dish Dash, pioneers of the Kingdom’s electronic music scene, are set to energize the main stage with their signature sound.

• The schedule also features Christian Löffler (Germany’s king of atmospheric techno), Mind Against (Italy’s electronic duo with a cult following), and fast-rising voices like Nemahsis, the Palestinian-Canadian singer-songwriter whose soulful tracks like Paper Thin have gone viral.

Two nights of music until sunrise

The desert festival runs from 8pm until 7am across two stages — the Main Stage and The Hive — ensuring non-stop music, art, and celebration.

• Day 1: Zeyne (Live), Nemahsis (Live), BKR, Dish Dash, RDJ, Mëstiza, Mahmut Orhan, Mind Against, Christian Löffler (Live).

• Day 2: Shkoon (Live), London Grammar (Live), Shimza, Colyn, Kevin De Vries, Ash (Live).

Tickets and access

Advanced booking is essential. Prices range from SR1200 (single-day GA) to SR 4000 (weekend premium). Shuttle buses will run throughout the night between AlFursan and the AZIMUTH site, with the last entry at 5am.

AlUla: where history meets sound

Beyond the music, AZIMUTH celebrates AlUla’s rise as a cultural hub where ancient history collides with modern creativity. With immersive art, global food pop-ups, and thousands of music fans from around the world, it’s more than a festival — it’s an experience.