Upcoming Events in Saudi Arabia

Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across Saudi Arabia — updated regularly.

• Jeddah Season 2026

  Saudi Arabia · jeddah

  Saudi Arabia summer entertainment festival in Jeddah, June–August. Concerts, water parks, food festivals, and cultural events running in evening hours for domestic and regional visitors.

  1 Jun – 31 Aug 2026

• Hajj 2026

  Saudi Arabia · mecca

  Annual pilgrimage — obligatory for all able Muslims once in their lifetime. Approximately two million pilgrims converge on Mecca for Dhul Hijjah 8–13. Projected early June 2026. Muslims only.

  6–11 June 2026

• Saudi National Day 2026

  Saudi Arabia

  Saudi National Day on 23 September commemorates the unification of Saudi Arabia in 1932. National holiday with fireworks and events across all major cities. Hotels and flights fill quickly.

  23 September 2026

• Riyadh Season 2026

  Saudi Arabia · riyadh

  Annual entertainment mega-festival in Riyadh, October–February. Concerts, exhibitions, theme parks, and cultural events across Boulevard Riyadh City, Al Murabba, and multiple zones.

  1 Oct – 28 Feb 2027

• Diriyah Season 2026–2027

  Saudi Arabia · riyadh

  Cultural and entertainment programme at Diriyah — UNESCO-listed birthplace of the Saudi state. Runs October–March with concerts, art, Formula E, and heritage tours at At-Turaif district.

  15 Oct – 31 Mar 2027

• Riyadh International Airshow 2026

  Saudi Arabia · riyadh

  Biennial aerospace and defence exhibition at King Salman Air Base, Riyadh. Major flying displays and industry events. Not all days are open to the general public — confirm ticket access in advance.

  9–13 November 2026

• Winter at Tantora AlUla 2026–2027

  Saudi Arabia · alula

  AlUla cultural festival, December–March. International concerts at the Maraya mirror hall, art installations, craft markets, heritage tours, and stargazing near Hegra. Headline concerts sell out early.

  1 Dec – 31 Mar 2027

• MDL Beast Soundstorm 2026

  Saudi Arabia · riyadh

  One of the largest music festivals in the Middle East, held in Riyadh each December. International DJs across multiple stages over 4 days. A major event on the global electronic music calendar since 2019.

  11–14 December 2026

• King Abdulaziz Camel Festival 2027

  Saudi Arabia · buraydah

  Annual event at Rumah near Buraydah — approximately 30,000 camels compete in beauty pageants, racing, and ceremonies. One of the largest camel events in the world with prize money in the hundreds of millions.

  10 Jan – 20 Feb 2027

• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2027

  Saudi Arabia · jeddah

  Formula 1 street circuit on the Jeddah Corniche along the Red Sea. One of the fastest circuits on the F1 calendar. Exact 2027 dates TBC — book Jeddah accommodation months in advance.

  1–3 March 2027