VINYL SOUK’S MINI FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DUBAI THIS FEBRUARY

Vinyl Souk is taking over 25hours Hotel One Central for a day-to-night celebration of independent music, DJ culture and regional creativity. Running from 4pm till late and presented with Jameson, the third edition spreads across six spaces, encouraging movement between dancefloors, listening rooms, talks and live performances.

The programme reflects Vinyl Souk’s ongoing commitment to grassroots scenes and alternative sounds from across the Middle East and beyond. Vinyl-led sessions, DJ showcases, live bands, workshops and film screenings sit side by side, offering multiple ways to engage with music outside the mainstream.

Highlights include Souk Sessions at Nomad Day Bar, educational talks and screenings at Cinema Akil, Jugaar Records and Feedasoul Records takeovers across Monkey Bar and the Terrace, and a full live programme at Room #3 featuring regional alternative acts. Outdoors, Kitsch Radio brings tropical and Latin-inspired sounds to the Secret Garden.

Alongside the music, a record fair and creative marketplace brings together independent stores, gear specialists and local brands, with family-friendly workshops running throughout the day.

More than a one-off event, Mini Festival continues to carve out space for slower, deeper music culture in Dubai, built around listening, discovery and community.