In a monumental celebration of its 35-year legacy, iconic electronic music institution Ministry of Sound has announced its first-ever global touring initiative, spanning 35 cities across six continents throughout 2026. The landmark tour will commence with an extraordinary open-air spectacle beneath Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, on January 31st.
The Dubai inauguration event will feature a festival-style configuration with an impressive roster of international talent. Headlining the event are house music luminaries Dennis Ferrer and Armand Van Helden, supported by DJ Tennis, HoneyLuv, and a special back-to-back performance from Caiiro, Da Cap, and Enoo Napa. The lineup further includes Brazilian DJ sensation Aline Rocha and Dubai’s own deep house specialists Arcade 82.
Operating from 2:00 PM until 1:00 AM, the event marks a significant moment for electronic music enthusiasts in the region. Ticket access begins at Dh156 through Platinumlist, offering attendees an immersive audio-visual experience beneath Dubai’s iconic skyline.
Since its inception in 1991 within a repurposed South London bus depot, Ministry of Sound has revolutionized nightlife culture through its dedication to acoustic excellence and technological innovation. The organization has achieved remarkable milestones, including selling over 70 million albums, generating billions of digital streams, and attracting more than half a million annual visitors to its events worldwide.
This unprecedented global journey represents Ministry of Sound’s most ambitious expansion to date, bringing its signature audio experience to prestigious venues across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Australia throughout the celebratory year.