Sole DXB, Dubai's long-running festival dedicated to music, sneaker culture and streetwear, will relocate for its 14th edition this year, leaving its long-time home at Dubai Design District (d3) for a new venue. Organisers have confirmed the festival will take place from Friday, December 11, to Sunday, December 13, 2026, at The Square, part of the Nad Al Sheba Gardens community.
The Square opened in 2024 as an open-air community hub featuring cafes, restaurants, padel courts and a children's play area, and will host Sole DXB for the first time this December. The festival remains part of the official Dubai Shopping Festival programme.
Last year's edition drew headline performances from Kaytranada, Tyla and Miguel, with tickets starting at Dh599. While the full 2026 line-up has not yet been revealed, organisers say this year's programme will again combine live music performances, panel talks, sports tournaments, brand activations and an expanded food offering.
The move away from d3, which hosted the festival for many editions, marks one of the more notable changes to Dubai's winter events calendar this year and reflects the city's continued expansion of venues built to host large-scale cultural and lifestyle festivals during the peak tourism season.