The contemporary culture festival returns to Dubai.
Leave it to Sole DXB to outdo itself year after year. This time around, the region’s ultimate contemporary culture festival is returning with an even bigger musical lineup than ever before. The 13th edition will take place from 12 to 14 December in D3.
For the uninitiated, Sole DXB 2025 is a Dubai-based festival owned and developed by Sole. Its multi-format programming encompasses three nights and two days of live music, DJ sets, fashion, film screenings, talks, workshops, and sports tournaments, collectively serving as the premier experiential platform for the world’s top brands.
Sole DXB is known for bringing big-name acts to Dubai, and this year is no different. While the headline artists have not been revealed, previous editions have seen Aminé, Ari Lennox, Busta Rhymes, James Blake, Lupe Fiasco, Tems, The Roots, and Wu-Tang Clan take to the stage.
Spotlight by d3 is a pop-up for fashionistas featuring independent fashion and lifestyle brands that champion cutting-edge practices and underline their dedication to the community. Immerse yourself in the original, culturally rich collections crafted by emerging designers from Palestine, South Africa, the UAE, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
An integral part of the Sole DXB 2025 weekend is the talk program, featuring engaging discussions with influential figures from the worlds of fashion, music, publishing, and design. This year’s lineup of speakers is yet to be announced. However, previous editions have witnessed Karl Kani, the legendary figure renowned for outfitting Hip-Hop artists from Tupac to Quavo, BMX athlete and philanthropist Nigel Sylvester and much more.
Similarly, several sports events and activations are expected to be part of Sole DXB; however, the agenda for this year is yet to be announced. Previous versions saw Sole Ball Above All (SBAA), SKATE by Vice and many more. In a nod to Dubai’s skateboarding heritage, Sole DXB will revive the specially crafted 374-square-meter skate area.
Like always, Sole DXB 2025 will be bringing more homegrown F&B brands to the festival. Looking at past events, the festival featured the likes of Chef Halawa, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori, Homer Lobster, Jailbird, Kitopi, Kooya, Mattar, Miss Lily’s DXB, Pickl, PINZA!, Project Chaiwala, Rascals, Seven Fortunes, West to West Kitchen, and Za Za.
Sole DXB 2025 tickets are currently up for sale. Prices start at AED 350 for a three-day ticket. So grab yours now via Platinumlist, and we’ll see you there.
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