Festivals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are an advanced cultural sector within the Kingdom, encompassing diverse and specialized events connected to economic, tourism, artistic, agricultural, and heritage activities. These festivals contribute to enhancing the quality of life in the Kingdom as part of the Saudi Vision 2030 program, which aims to create a vibrant society where everyone enjoys a decent and happy life. Festival diversity in Saudi Arabia Festivals and events vary across different ...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia annually organizes a number of events and festivals to stimulate tourism both domestically and internationally, and to promote the cultural and civilizational heritage of the Kingdom. Here is a list of ten festivals that have been held or are held in the Kingdom: 'Janadriyah' National Heritage and Culture Festival The 'Janadriyah' National Heritage and Culture Festival is one of the oldest festivals in the Kingdom, launched in Riyadh City in 1985....
In the 2021 tourist season, the Royal Commission for al-Ula launched 'al-Ula Moments', featuring four festivals: Winter at Tantora Festival The third edition of the Winter at Tantora Festival , part of al-Ula Moments, included a series of musical and artistic celebrations, performances, and sports competitions. Al-Ula Arts Festival Held from February 13, 2022, to March 31, 2022, the festival featured a variety of entertainment and art exhibitions. Al-Ula Wellness Festival Organized fr...
The Festival of Singing in Classical Arabic is a music festival organized by the Ministry of Culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, supported by the Quality of Life Program , one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs. The festival aims to strengthen the audience's connection to the Arabic language and enhance its presence in society and in cultural and entertainment activities, as it is a key component of Saudi national identity. The first edition of the festival was held at Abu B...
Winter at Tantora 2023 is the fourth edition of the Winter at Tantora Festival. It extended over four weeks, from December 22, 2022, until January 21, 2023. The festival was organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It derives its name from al-Tantora, a sundial that was historically used by the people of al-Ula to determine the onset of al- Murbaaniyah period to celebrate the beginning of the farming season that coincides wi...
The Riyadh Purebred Arabian Horse Festival (Jawadi) is one of the entertainment events held during Riyadh Season 2022. It combines equestrian sports, entertainment, and heritage. It took place from November 29 to December 3, 2022, at al-Duhami Equestrian Center. The festival included the Saudi Production Champions Cup, the first of its kind in the world, along with two championships for the beauty of the purebred Arabian horses. Riyadh Purebred Arabian Horse Festival Events Diwaniyat al-Fursan ...
The Ancient Kingdoms Festival is one of the festivals organized by al-Ula Moments. It connects al-Ula with the governorates of Tayma' and Khaybar through cultural and historical experiences, and journeys that highlight the unique identity and history of each site. The festival links various historical locations in Khaybar and Tayma', enhancing cultural experiences through stories dating back thousands of years, expressing ancient Arab civilizations and kingdoms, and linking diverse ...
Al-Ula Date Festival is an annual event that enables date farmers in al-Ula, as well as those interested in the date sector, to connect with buyers and investors inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Ula has long been distinguished by the fertility of its soil and the freshness of its water, leading to the flourishing of date palm cultivation, especially in the first millennium BCE when the Dadanites and Lihyanites settled in the region. Date palm trees occupy an area of ...
2008 Saudi Film Festival 2008 The first edition of the Saudi Film Festival was launched on May 20, 2008, and lasted for five days. It was organized by the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts and the Literary Club in Dammam. The first edition of the festival held seminars and workshops on filmmaking and showcased a selection of participating films that did not compete for the festival's awards, attracting cinema enthusiasts and local artistic talents. 2015 Saudi Film Festival 2015 Th...
The 'From Earth' Exhibit is a Saudi art exhibition organized by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture 'Ithra' in collaboration with the Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam. In this exhibit, thirty-two Saudi artists showcased their artistic experiences and relationship with their land. The idea of the exhibit is to simulate the Saudi people's experience with their land. It was held at the Ithra Center in Dhahran City , in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of...
The International Coffee and Chocolate Exhibition is an annual international exhibition that brings together coffee and chocolate manufacturers and their derivatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its first edition was inaugurated on December 15, 2014, in the capital, Riyadh , under the title 'Because your day starts with a smile with the first cup of coffee and is sweetened by a piece of chocolate.' The exhibition works to open new horizons and promote global brands, exchange experi...
The Winter at Tantora Festival is held in al-Ula Governorate, which is administratively affiliated with Medina, and is located 300 km away from the province in the northwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Ula Governorate is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Kingdom, because of its ancient historical and cultural value. It houses many unique archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, most notably Hegra, which is the first Saudi archeological site to join the Unit...