Sole DXB expands its multigenre approach to music programming, led by 2025’s Main Stage headliners.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 September 2025: Sole DXB makes its 2025 return with an internationally acclaimed line-up, as three GRAMMY® Award-winning artists are announced as headliners for this year’s festival.
Performing on the Main Stage, Haitian-born, Montreal-based DJ and Producer Kaytranada on Friday 12th December, followed by South African Tyla on Saturday 13th December, before American R&B icon Miguel on Sunday 14thDecember.
Rajat Malhotra, Sole DXB Partner said: “At Sole DXB, we program as fans first. This year, we’re proud to bring Kaytranada, Tyla, and Miguel to our Main Stage. Together, this multigenre trifecta defines the best in contemporary music and is our point of view on where global sound is today.”
With the support of its strategic partner, Visit Dubai and venue partner Dubai Design District (d3), a global hub for art design and creativity and a member of TECOM Group PJSC; this year’s festival promises a show that delivers on discovery through carefully selected experiences, highlighted in their programming of music, fashion, art, sport and food.
Meet Sole DXB 2025 Headliners:
Kaytranada (Friday 12th December):
Kaytranada is one of the most influential producers and DJs shaping the sound of contemporary music today. Born Louis Kevin Celestin in Haiti and raised in Montreal, he first broke onto the scene with his viral remix of Janet Jackson’s “If” and has since become a global force across electronic, hip hop, and R&B. His debut album 99.9% earned the Polaris Music Prize and a Juno Award, while his follow-up BUBBA debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Electronic Albums chart and won two GRAMMY® Awards, including Best Dance Album. Known for his innovative collaborations, Kaytranada has worked with artists such as Kali Uchis, H.E.R., Tinashe, GoldLink, and Aminé, with whom he released the acclaimed Kaytraminé project in 2023. Whether headlining his own tours or performing alongside The Weeknd on the After Hours Til Dawn tour, Kaytranada continues to redefine what it means to bring diverse sounds and cultures together on a global stage.
Tyla (Saturday 13th December):
Tyla is redefining global pop and R&B with her shimmering fusion of amapiano, the sound of her native South Africa, and contemporary soul. Her breakout single “Water” became a cultural phenomenon, topping charts worldwide, surpassing one billion streams, and earning her the first-ever GRAMMY® Award for Best African Music Performance. In 2024, her self-titled debut album delivered a string of hits and collaborations with Tems and Travis Scott, followed by the deluxe edition TYLA+ featuring “Push 2 Start” with Sean Paul. Beyond music, Tyla has graced the covers of British Vogue and Elle, appeared at The Met Gala, and brought her magnetic performances to stages across the globe.
Miguel (Sunday 14th December):
Miguel is a GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer whose genre-blending sound has shaped the landscape of modern R&B and beyond. Since his debut All I Want Is You introduced hits like “Sure Thing”—a track that continues to resonate more than a decade later; Miguel has built a career on timeless records and trendsetting artistry. His 2012 album Kaleidoscope Dream delivered the iconic “Adorn”, cementing his status as one of the defining voices of his generation, followed by acclaimed projects Wildheart and War & Leisure. Now entering a bold new era with his fifth studio album CAOS, Miguel reveals his most vulnerable and experimental work to date, channeling themes of grief, love, identity, and rebirth into a powerful sonic journey.
Alongside the performances, Sole DXB is built on experiences that extend well beyond the stage. The festival brings together international and regional brands to launch original collaborations, exclusive products, and creative activations. Across three days, visitors can experience talks, tournaments, and brand showcases, while this year’s expanded culinary line-up brings well-known names and new concepts that add even more to be discovered at the festival.
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