Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The desert is about to erupt. Sandstorm Metal Festival returns for its third and most explosive edition, bringing the region’s loudest night back to life with a lineup that pushes the boundaries of heavy music. Taking center stage this year are global gothic metal icons Lacuna Coil, performing in Dubai as part of their highly anticipated Sleepless Empire Tour. Known for its massive production and fierce commitment to showcasing both international giants and regional talent, Sandstorm Metal Festival 2026 promises a night where the desert goes dark, the amps go high, and the music hits harder than ever.
A defining force in gothic metal, Lacuna Coil is renowned worldwide for their cinematic darkness, thunderous choruses, and unmistakable dual-vocal dynamic. With the Sleepless Empire Tour, the band brings a show packed with heavy emotion, haunting energy, and their signature atmospheric power—set to take Dubai by storm.
One of metal’s most influential bands, delivering dark melodies, soaring choruses, and a commanding live presence. Ready to lead the storm at Sandstorm 2026.
Winners of Wacken Metal Battle Finland 2025 and international runner-up in Germany, Numento fuses extreme metal with progressive depth and exceptional female vocals—a rare and thrilling blend in the melodic death metal world.
A rising Lebanese act bringing emotional force, aggressive breakdowns, and gripping stage energy.
Originally from Lebanon and now based in the UAE, April showcases a powerful hybrid of progressive and symphonic metal. Expect crowd favourites including Ephemeral, The Tales That Can’t Describe, and Lukewarm.
Formed in Dubai in 2009 by Emirati brothers Saif & Samir Sami alongside Egyptian bassist Marwan El-Messeery, Metarust blends modern metal, alt-rock, and indie into a unique, genre-defying sound.
Delivering tight grooves, raw charisma, and high-adrenaline rap metal built for the pit.
Dubai’s alternative and metal DJ heavyweight closes the festival with a massive afterparty set, spinning heavy anthems until late.
Date: February 7, 2026 – February 8, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: P7 Arena
Location: Media One Hotel, Media City, Dubai, UAE
Category: Metal, Live Music, Festival
Age Restriction: 21+ only (Valid ID required)
Tickets: Available now via Ticketsfy – Limited capacity, early booking strongly recommended.
Ticket Link: https://ticketsfy.net/event/sandstorm-metal-festival-2026-lacuna-coil-live-in-dubai/
Stay tuned:
@sandstorm.metal.festival
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
No entry with professional or semi-professional cameras unless pre-authorized by the organiser.
Crafted by Sandstorm Music Company – Elevating and amplifying the region’s heaviest stage for metal music. See you in the pit.
