Performs Live at Al Wasl Plaza on April 26 | Media Availability Open Through April 29
Global music sensation Stephen Ridley is set to light up Dubai with a rare and emotionally charged performance at Holiguard Fire, a ticketed cultural celebration hosted at Al Wasl Plaza at Expo City Dubai on April 26th from 20:00–22:00.
Fresh off his U.S. relocation and global tour, the internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and viral performer — who has played for Elon Musk, the Kardashians, and royalty — will headline Holiguard Fire, an immersive event produced by Holiverse. The evening celebrates Georgian culture through expressive dance and music, and also features a performance by Georgian ensemble Bachana Chanturia.
Holiguard Fire is more than a concert — it’s a curated experience centered on holistic living, cultural artistry, and expressive movement. Ridley’s genre-defying style, blending classical virtuosity with rock energy and raw emotional storytelling, makes him a natural centerpiece for this celebration of tradition and transformation.
Dubai has always represented bold vision to me. I’m excited to return with something electric, real, and deeply moving.
Stephen Ridley, International Pianist, Founder Ridley Academy
Stephen will be in Dubai from April 24 to April 27, and is available for a limited number of press interviews, podcast appearances, live studio visits, and feature stories. Media are also invited to attend the April 26 performance, with press passes available upon request.
This visit offers a unique opportunity to profile a truly one-of-a-kind artist whose journey — from Wall Street to street performance to global stardom — is as compelling as the music he creates
About Stephen Ridley: Stephen Ridley is an internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and entrepreneur whose emotionally charged performances have captivated audiences across over 40 countries. Formerly a Wall Street investment banker, Ridley left finance behind to pursue his passion for music, quickly rising to global prominence through viral videos, unforgettable live shows, and his revolutionary online piano education platform, Ridley Academy, which now teaches over 35,000 students worldwide. Stephen has performed for royalty, celebrities, and visionary leaders, including private audiences for Elon Musk, the Kardashians, and members of the Dubai royal family. He has built a dedicated global fanbase of over 1 million followers on social media. His style fuses classical mastery with modern storytelling and emotional intensity — creating experiences fans describe as “life-changing.”
