Upcoming Events in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Season 2026 to 27 runs October 2026 to February 2027. Concerts, exhibitions, and theme parks at Boulevard Riyadh City and satellite venues.

Diriyah Season 2026 to 27 runs October 2026 to March 2027. Formula E, concerts, and dining at the UNESCO mud-brick At-Turaif, 15 km from central Riyadh.

Riyadh International Airshow 2026, 9 to 13 November at King Salman Air Base. Flying displays, trade exhibition, and public days available.

Winter at Tantora AlUla 2026 to 27, December to March. Concerts at Maraya mirror hall, art installations, craft markets, and Nabataean heritage tours.

MDL Beast Soundstorm 2026: 11 to 14 December in Riyadh. International DJs across multiple stages at the Middle East's biggest electronic music festival.

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival 2027, 10 Jan to 20 Feb. 30,000 camels in beauty pageants and robot-jockey races at Rumah near Buraydah.

Formula 1 street circuit on the Jeddah Corniche along the Red Sea. One of the fastest circuits on the calendar. Exact 2027 dates TBC - book early.

Hajj 2027, approximately 14 to 19 May in Mecca. Obligatory pilgrimage for Muslims. Around two million converge for Dhul Hijjah 8 to 13 rituals.

Jeddah Season 2027: concerts, food festivals and waterfront events from June to August. Most outdoor shows free. Guide to venues, tickets and timings.

Saudi National Day 2027, 23 September. Public holiday marking the 1932 unification. Fireworks and celebratory events across all cities.