Butterfly Carnival is set to return to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on November 8 and 9, 2025, for a weekend celebrating music, dance, food, and culture.
This year’s edition will feature more than 30 international artists and DJs performing across two stages, presenting genres such as Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, soca, reggaeton, Brazilian funk, amapiano, hip-hop, and R&B.
The 2025 carnival will also see new collaborations, including London’s Notting Hill sound systems, Jamaica’s Xodus Carnival, and the Caribbean’s Dream Weekend, bringing diverse global influences to Dubai. The event will also draw inspiration from Brazil’s Rio samba parades.
Visitors can expect a variety of food trucks offering international cuisines, handpicked bars, and dedicated festival zones with merchandise, glitter stations, and interactive activations throughout the venue.
Headliners for this year’s edition will be announced soon.
