Three days at JAX District in Riyadh in November, as the MDLBEAST Foundation’s conference settles into being the region’s fixture.
One of the region’s biggest music summits, XP Music Futures, organised annually in Saudi Arabia by the MDLBEAST Foundation, has revealed the dates for its 2026 edition, which will run from November 26 to 28 at JAX District in Riyadh.
Powered by the MDLBEAST Foundation, the three-day conference features a full daytime programme of workshops and discussions led by influential figures and organisations from across the sector.
This edition will also see the launch of NITE Ventures, a music and culture initiative designed as a hybrid grants programme, incubator, and Riyadh’s interim Night Committee. NITE Ventures responds to the growing demand for structured support for creative entrepreneurs.
The sixth edition will mark the return of key initiatives, including XPERFORM, a contest for aspiring singers offering the chance to perform at a major festival after being evaluated by a panel of leading industry experts at XP and XCHANGE, a travelling pop-up version of XP that connects local scenes across cities in the MENA region.
Alongside these, the HUNNA initiative continues to expand its role in advancing women in music, while Hearful champions hearing health across the music community. The next phase of HUNNA will see the programme grow further through mentorship, leadership courses, and community programming.
