Vinyl Souk reveals full artist lineup for upcoming festival at 25Hours Hotel Dubai

The highly anticipated Vinyl Souk Dubai returns for its third Mini Festival edition on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Taking over the vibrant 25Hours Hotel festival spaces at One Central, this cultural gathering promises an immersive day of alternative music, vinyl culture, and community engagement. Between 4 PM and late, the guests will be able to visit six different locations in the hotel, including live shows and DJs, as well as movie theatres and a crowded record market. The event, being a way station of audiophiles, solidifies its status as an institution of the independent art community in the region, a place of discovery, and social interaction through sound. Discover more stories like this on our Entertainment page.

Vinyl Souk Artist Lineup: Regional and International Talent

The newly revealed Vinyl Souk artist lineup is a diverse mix of heavyweights and rising stars that spans genres and borders. In the foreground Egyptian electronic producer Hassan Abou Alam with his classy production and the soulful indie-influenced lyrics of Esther Eden. Another aspect covered by the bill is Lebanese talent including Postcards, Snakeskin, and Karen Sakr. To the eclectic feel, the festival will contain curated takeovers by the Feedasoul Records family- consisting of JAZ and PATCH- and a special international set by Vik Sohonie of Ostinato Records.

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Cultural Activities at the 25Hours Hotel Festival

Beyond the music, the 25Hours Hotel festival offers rich cultural programming. Akil Slimat will be the UAE premiere of Bahraini film Mixtape, which dwells on the nostalgia of physical media. Moreover, a special showcase and workshop will be offered by DMC Middle East. With local talents like Somalie and Elijah Semine rounding out the schedule, this edition of Vinyl Souk Dubai is a comprehensive celebration of analog culture.