The hip-hop festival will return to D3 this year.
Dubai is home to some of the biggest festivals, be it comedy, food, or music, the city knows how to make heads turn. One festival that draws a massive crowd is Sole DXB 2024 and this year, it’s making a return with a stellar lineup of performers.
Taking place from 13 to 15 December, Sole DXB 2024 promises to deliver an unforgettable experience once again. This festival offers a dynamic mix of events, including live music, DJ sets, fashion shows, film screenings, talks, workshops, sports tournaments, youth clinics and much more. And this year it’s bringing James Blake, Tems and The Roots as headlining acts.
James Blake will kick off Sole DXB 2024 on a musical note on Friday, 13 December. The English singer started his career in 2003 but got his first break in 2011 with a self-titled album, featuring hits like “Limit to Your Love.” Establishing his name in the EDM and R&B landscape, James Blake also worked with the likes of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean to name a few. He also has two Grammy wins, proving that he’s a force to be reckoned with.
On Saturday, 14 December Tems will take to the stage, bringing her afrobeats and pop fusion to Sole DXB 2024. She started music in 2018 and within two years, she was Khalid and Davido to name a few. Some of her hits include “Free Mind”, “Burning”, and “Fire” along with credits in the Black Panther movie. She also has a Grammy and BET Award to her name, including several nominations as well.
To close Sole DXB 2024, The Roots promises to turn heads. The American band is known to blend hip hop and jazz elements promising a night of pure musical brilliance. The band has been active in the music landscape since the late 80s with hits such as “What They Do”, “Break You Off”, “Act Too” and many others. With three Grammy awards and 11 nominations, they’ve solidified their place in the world of music.
Expect live performances on all three days of the event, with a second stage that brings jazz, R&B, and other genres of music to the forefront. With more brands coming to this year’s edition, Sole DXB 2024 will run for longer hours, so you can soak in all the vibes from 3pm to 2am.
Sole DXB was founded in 2010 and marketed as a “sneaker summit”. Its first edition was at Jamjar and featured brands like adidas, Nike and Puma. Over 1,000 people attended the inaugural event. Since then, Sole DXB has only gotten bigger, becoming an annual footwear, music, art, and lifestyle festival held in D3. It brings big names to Dubai that are sure to wow crowds.
Sole DXB also features an eclectic mix of exhibitions. Last year’s edition featured standout displays from fashion giants such as All Good, Retropia, and many others, and more brands are expected to join the upcoming edition.
Food is a huge part of any festival and Sole DXB promises to deliver on that front as well. Expect to see homegrown dining concepts such as Chef Halwa and Rascals presenting their culinary masterpieces for you to try.
While fashion, footwear and food are covered, food for thought is essential as well which is why Sole DXB brings panel discussions and workshops. The talk programs remain the highlight of the festival. Here, influential figures from the fashion, music, publishing, and design industries engage in thought-provoking discussions.
Prices for the three-day event start at AED 395 per person and go up to AED 695 per person for Stage Front access. If you don’t want to miss out on the action, you can grab these right away.
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