Amid the roar of F1 engines and the glow of the Jeddah Corniche, MDLBEAST turned Saudi Arabia’s race weekend into a genre-spanning spectacle.

Under the glimmering lights of the Jeddah Corniche and the roar of Formula 1 engines, MDLBEAST once again redefined what it means to fuse music, culture and spectacle. Over three unforgettable nights, Saudi Arabia’s F1 weekend became more than a sporting event – it was a world-class happening, powered by an eclectic lineup that spanned genres, generations, and geographies.

 

Saturday night belonged to the icons. Jennifer Lopez, ever the consummate performer, stormed the stage with a set that proved her global stardom is far from nostalgia – it’s present tense. With tight choreography, an arsenal of timeless hits, and her trademark on-stage magnetism, J.Lo transformed the mainstage into a masterclass in pop spectacle. The energy wasn’t just electric – it was reverent. Fans weren’t just singing along; they were witnessing pop royalty in real time.

 

Moments later, Berlin’s own Peggy Gou took the reins, shifting the night’s energy from glam to groove. Her set – precise yet organic, full of pounding techno and slick transitions – was a love letter to dance music’s underground made visible on a massive stage. Gou’s ability to hold space in a lineup that also featured stadium-filling pop acts spoke volumes to her reach and relevance.

 

PARTYNEXTDOOR also took to the stage on Saturday night, delivering a smooth, atmospheric set laced with moody, trap-infused R&B. His signature sound offered a moment of slowed-down soul amidst the night’s high-gloss energy – a fitting bridge between Gou’s hypnotic rhythms and J.Lo’s stadium-sized spectacle.

 

But the true afterburn came Sunday night, as Usher and Major Lazer Soundsystem closed the weekend with contrasting but equally seismic performances.

 

Usher delivered the kind of mainstage magic only a veteran with his catalogue – and charisma – could conjure. Backed by a live band and flawless dancers, he moved through slick choreography, flawless falsettos, and crowd-wide singalongs, proving that the King of R&B still reigns supreme in a live setting.

 

Major Lazer Soundsystem followed with a sonic detonation. Their set was pure kinetic energy – a sweat-drenched celebration of global bass that turned Jeddah’s coastline into an open-air rave. Every drop hit harder than the last, and every build was a signal to lose yourself in the rhythm. It wasn’t just a party – it was a cultural unifier, vibrating across languages and borders.

 

What MDLBEAST managed to do wasn’t just program a lineup – they curated a narrative. One that swings from the glitz of global pop to the underground pulse of electronic music, all grounded in a region that’s rapidly stepping into its moment. From legends of Arab pop to future-facing dance innovators, the weekend proved that Saudi isn’t just catching up – it’s setting the pace.

 

As the lights dimmed on the Corniche stage, it was clear this wasn’t just a concert series – it was a landmark, raising the bar for live music experiences worldwide. Dive back into the energy and catch every standout moment in our full gallery.