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Battle of the Bands 2026
Dubai’s Live Music Competition at Lock, Stock & Barrel
Battle of the Bands, presented by Jim Beam, returns to Lock, Stock & Barrel for five weeks of live band battles across three iconic venues. Watch bands go head-to-head, bring the noise, and battle it out for a AED 30,000 cash prize.
3 Venues. 5 weeks. 1 Winner.
Dates:
🗓 Jan 14 – Feb 11, 2026
Every Wednesday Night
Heat Schedule:
📍Jan 14 – Lock, Stock & Barrel, Barsha Heights
📍Jan 21 – Lock, Stock & Barrel, Business Bay
📍Jan 28 – Lock, Stock & Barrel, Business Bay
📍Feb 4 – Lock, Stock & Barrel, Barsha Heights
Final:
📍Feb 11 – Lock, Stock & Barrel, JBR
Think Your Band Has What It Takes?
Whether you’re rocking originals or crowd-favourite covers, this is your chance to take the stage, perform live at Lock, Stock & Barrel, and compete in Dubai’s ultimate live music showdown.
SIGN-UP to enter Battle of the Bands 2026.
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