Riyadh Music Week presents its Fringe sessions running from December 7th to 10th, extending its vibrant program beyond main stages into the city’s popular cultural venues and outdoor locations. Fringe spotlights emerging local talent and creative communities by turning established warehouses, studios, cafés and well-known outdoor spaces into intimate hubs of creativity and uses the platform of Riyadh Music Week to connect artists and audiences to iconic locations.
From JAX District to Riyadh Park and Al Diriyah, the line-up brings together some of Saudi Arabia’s most forward-thinking music communities, including URX (Underrated X), MDLBEAST Records, The Fridge, Bohemia Records, Merwas and The Warehouse. Each partner will host its own concept-driven night series, designed to complement Riyadh Music Week’s core programme.
URX: Riyadh Rhythm at SALT, Riyadh Park
On Wednesday 10 December, URX will showcase “Riyadh Rhythm”, a special Fringe Night at SALT Restaurant’s outdoor area in Riyadh Park. Blending curated house and electronic music with a community-led atmosphere, Riyadh Rhythm continues URX’s mission to uplift underrated DJs and connect Saudi Arabia’s artistic energy with the world. The session will run from 7 pm to 12 am, with capacity for up to 300 guests, and welcomes families and everyone, with easy access and public parking available at Riyadh Park.
MDLBEAST Records: IMMF showcase
Saudi-based independent label MDLBEAST Records will host a dedicated Fringe showcase aligned with an International Music Managers Forum (IMMF) session. Featuring MDLBEAST Records AllStars and focusing on Arabic electronica and the label’s progressive sound, the night will highlight the imprint’s role in releasing, distributing and amplifying local, regional and global Arabic talent across indie, pop, hip hop and electronic music.
The Fridge: Open Mic featuring Little Legends
On Sunday 7 December, The Fridge will launch “The Fridge Open Mic powered by Sennheiser” in KSA at Personage Warehouse C11, JAX District. The evening is split into two segments: Little Legends Open Mic for young performers aged 7 to14, followed by a regular open mic for ages 15+. Doors open at 6pm, with Little Legends from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm and the main open mic from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. With a full professional backline and a supportive environment for emerging talent, the session is free to attend, with pre-registration required via The Fridge’s website.
The Fridge Presents: Emerging Saudi artists
On Monday 8 December, “The Fridge Presents” will bring together three standout Saudi artists at Personage Warehouse C11: Shargeeya, Zain Faiez and Turki Al Abdullah. Doors open at 7 pm, with performances scheduled from 8 pm to 10 pm. The multi-genre showcase is built around discovery and original music – from Shargeeya’s stylish, soulful fusion of pop, soul and Afrobeat, to Zain Faiez’s hip hop-driven storytelling and Turki Al Abdullah’s modern pop and alternative sound grounded in Saudi heritage – with limited-capacity, free entry via advance registration.
The Fridge Concert Series launches in KSA with Tamtam
On Tuesday 9 December, The Fridge will officially launch its long-running Concert Series in Saudi Arabia, again at Personage Warehouse C11 in JAX District. Headlined by Tamtam, with Khaleeji Blonde opening, the night focuses entirely on original Arabic pop, trap and R&B, positioning Riyadh as a key stage in what the organisers describe as a new golden age of Arab music. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 9pm, and entry is ticketed, with limited capacity and tickets available online.
Bohemia Records: Wax Head – A Bohemia Records Takeover
Bohemia Records will take over TWH – J08 in the JAX Culture area, Al Diriyah, with “Wax Head – A Bohemia Records Takeover”, a two-night activation running 9–10 December from 6pm to midnight. The programme celebrates vinyl culture, crate-digging and underground sounds from the region through live DJ sets, live bands, interactive listening stations and a coffee-led “Beans & Beats” rave experience from 7 pm to 9 pm, followed by live performances from 9 pm to midnight. Entry is free but requires online registration and confirmation, with a capacity of around 60 guests for Beans & Beats and up to 250 standing for the late-night performances.
The Warehouse: Lammah and Jalsat
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Merwas: studio tours and live band night
Merwas, home to the world’s largest music studio complex, will host a one-night Fringe Session between 7th –10th December at its rehearsal space, with capacity for up to 150 guests. The evening begins with private studio tours from 7 pm to 8 pm, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at Merwas’ facilities and services, followed by a live band performance from 8 pm to 11 pm inspired by both Arabic and English music. Designed with interactive singalong moments, the session aims to connect audiences more closely to the performance while strengthening Merwas’ position as a leader in the creative and music industry.