Festivals & events

39 celebrations through the year — pick a day to see what's on.

• Founding Day of Saudi Arabia (22 February · All regions · National) — National holiday commemorating the founding of the first Saudi state in 1727. Celebrated with parades, cultural events, and flag displays a…
• Janadriyah Festival (All February · Riyadh · Riyadh) — One of the world's largest cultural festivals showcasing Saudi heritage, traditional crafts, poetry, and folk performances. A major celebra…
• Eid al-Fitr (All April · All regions · National) — Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan with three days of celebration, family gatherings, and festivities. Public holiday with special…
• Asir Flowers Festival (All April · Abha · Asir) — Celebration of Asir's blooming season in the mountains with colorful flower displays and cultural performances. A picturesque festival show…
• Thallaj Winter Festival (All May · Asir · Asir) — Mountain festival in Asir celebrating the cooler climate and natural landscapes with activities, traditional crafts, and cultural shows. A…
• Eid al-Adha (All June · All regions · National) — Major Islamic festival lasting four days commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's sacrifice. Marked by prayer services, animal sacrifices, feasts, a…
• Hajj Season (All June · Makkah and Madinah · Makkah) — The world's largest annual religious gathering where millions of Muslims perform pilgrimage to the holiest sites in Islam. A profound spiri…
• Saudi National Day (23 September · All regions · National) — Annual celebration of Saudi Arabia's unification in 1932 with public holiday, fireworks, parades, and cultural performances. The kingdom's…
• Riyadh Season (All September · Riyadh · Riyadh) — Three-month entertainment festival featuring concerts, cultural performances, food festivals, and family activities. A massive celebration…
• Jeddah Season (All September · Jeddah · Makkah) — Coastal entertainment festival featuring music, theater, food, and art events along the Red Sea. A cultural celebration unique to the port…
• Qassim Dates Festival (All September · Buraydah · Qassim) — Annual celebration of Qassim's renowned date harvest with tastings, competitions, and traditional market displays. A showcase of the region…
• Jizan Summer Festival (All June · Jizan · Jizan) — Coastal festival celebrating the season with marine activities, cultural shows, and traditional performances. Features the unique maritime…
• Tantora Governorate Festival (All February · Al Khobar · Eastern Province) — Winter cultural festival in Al Khobar featuring music, theater, heritage events, and culinary experiences. A major celebration of contempor…
• Ha'il Equestrian Festival (All March · Ha'il · Ha'il) — Premier horse racing and equestrian sports festival celebrating Arabian horse culture and desert traditions. A highlight for equestrian ent…
• Almajmaah Heritage Festival (All March · Almajmaah · Riyadh) — Festival celebrating the historic Almajmaah region with traditional crafts, cultural performances, and heritage demonstrations. Showcases N…
• Tabuk Date & Olive Festival (All August · Tabuk · Tabuk) — Northern region's harvest festival featuring date and olive products with tastings, competitions, and agricultural displays. Celebrates the…
• Northern Borders Heritage Festival (All April · Arar · Northern Borders) — Cultural celebration in Arar showcasing Bedouin traditions, crafts, poetry, and folklore of northern Saudi Arabia. Highlights the unique de…
• Najran Heritage Festival (All January · Najran · Najran) — Annual celebration of Najran's historical significance with traditional performances, handicrafts, and cultural displays. Showcases the sou…
• Taif Rose Festival (All April · Taif · Makkah) — Celebration of Taif's famous Damascus roses with floral displays, rose water products, and cultural events. A fragrant showcase of the regi…
• Medina Dates Festival (All July · Madinah · Madinah) — Celebration of Madinah's premium Ajwa dates during harvest season with exhibitions and tastings. Honors the city's most famous agricultural…
• Eastern Province Food Festival (All October · Dammam · Eastern Province) — Celebration of Gulf coastal cuisine with traditional dishes, cooking demonstrations, and cultural entertainment. Showcases the region's uni…
• Islamic New Year (All July · All regions · Riyadh) — Religious observance marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar with special prayers and religious gatherings. A significant date in the…
• Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) (All September · All regions · Riyadh) — Religious celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birth with special prayers, gatherings, and religious lectures. An important date in Islamic tr…
• Ramadan Month (All March · All regions · Riyadh) — The holiest month in Islam dedicated to fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection from dawn to sunset. Marked by special evening prayers, f…
• Asir Coffee Festival (All November · Abha · Asir) — Celebration of traditional Arabian coffee culture with roasting demonstrations, tastings, and cultural performances. Honors the region's co…
• Jeddah International Film Festival (All December · Jeddah · Makkah) — Major international film festival showcasing regional and international cinema with screenings and cultural events. A premier event for fil…
• Riyadh Contemporary Art Biennale (All February · Riyadh · Riyadh) — International contemporary art exhibition featuring installations, performances, and avant-garde works. Celebrates modern artistic expressi…
• Madinah Heritage Festival (All May · Madinah · Madinah) — Festival celebrating Madinah's rich Islamic history and heritage with cultural exhibits, educational programs, and traditional performances…
• Qassim Poetry Festival (All May · Buraydah · Qassim) — Literary celebration featuring traditional and contemporary Arabic poetry with competitions, readings, and cultural discussions. A premier…
• Makkah Umrah Season (All January · Makkah · Makkah) — Peak season for Umrah pilgrimage attracting millions of visitors to the holy city for this lesser pilgrimage. A year-round spiritual journe…
• Jizan Mango Festival (All July · Jizan · Jizan) — Celebration of Jizan's mango harvest with tastings, competitions, and agricultural exhibitions. Showcases the region's tropical fruit herit…
• Ha'il Handicrafts Festival (All May · Ha'il · Ha'il) — Festival celebrating traditional craftsmanship with textile weaving, pottery, and woodwork displays. Preserves and promotes the region's ar…
• Eastern Province Pearl Heritage Festival (All March · Khobar · Eastern Province) — Celebration of the region's pearl diving heritage with cultural performances, exhibitions, and maritime traditions. Honors the historical p…
• Tabuk Winter Festival (All December · Tabuk · Tabuk) — Northern festival celebrating winter season with outdoor activities, cultural shows, and traditional market experiences. Features the uniqu…
• Najran Folk Arts Festival (All November · Najran · Najran) — Celebration of traditional folk arts and performances unique to southern Saudi culture. Features traditional music, dance, and theatrical p…
• Alula Arts Festival (All October · AlUla · Tabuk) — Contemporary art festival in the historic AlUla region combining modern artistic expression with ancient heritage sites. A unique blend of…
• Riyadh Golf Cup (All January · Riyadh · Riyadh) — Premier golf tournament attracting international players to compete in championship events. A major sporting celebration in the capital.
• Asir Mountain Festival (All July · Abha · Asir) — Adventure and cultural festival in the mountains featuring outdoor activities, traditional shows, and scenic celebrations. Highlights the r…
• Madinah Islamic Culture Week (All October · Madinah · Madinah) — Week-long celebration of Islamic heritage with lectures, exhibitions, and cultural programs. Emphasizes Madinah's role in Islamic civilizat…