According to BRED Abu Dhabi’s announcement, hip-hop legends Clipse and global hitmaker Mustard will headline the opening night of the BRED Arena concert series on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The Grammy-winning duo joins a star-studded lineup that includes Gunna, Bryson Tiller, and Ayra Starr across three nights in February 2026.
The lineup: three nights of hip-hop and R&B
The BRED Abu Dhabi festival has revealed an impressive roster for its arena concerts. Fresh from their first-ever Grammy win for Best Rap Performance at the 2026 Awards, Clipse—comprised of brothers Pusha T and Malice—bring decades of hip-hop credibility to Abu Dhabi.
Mustard, the Grammy-winning producer behind chart-toppers for Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Roddy Ricch, completes the opening night bill with his signature West Coast sound.
The full concert schedule runs:
- April 23: Clipse and Mustard
- April 24: Gunna and Nemzzz
- April 25: Bryson Tiller and Ayra Starr
What to expect from the performances
Clipse arrive at the peak of their celebrated comeback, known for their sharp lyricism and uncompromising influence on hip-hop culture. Their live performances blend classic cuts with newer material that earned them recent Grammy recognition.
Mustard’s set promises high-energy club anthems and festival momentum, drawing from his catalogue of modern hip-hop and R&B productions. Atlanta’s Gunna brings melodic trap stylings, while R&B crooner Bryson Tiller and Afrobeats star Ayra Starr round out the diverse lineup.
Tickets and pricing
Three ticket options are available for the BRED Abu Dhabi concerts:
- Concert Tickets (Wave 1): From AED 245 — includes festival grounds access on concert day plus entry to selected BRED Arena show
- 5-Day Festival Passes (Wave 2): From AED 795 — includes 5-day festival access plus entry to all BRED Arena concerts
- Day Passes (Wave 1): From AED 85 — festival grounds only, concerts not included
Tickets are available via official partners Ticketmaster UAE and Platinumlist.