Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city

This winter · Riyadh

Riyadh Season 2026–2027

The capital’s winter season of concerts, shows, sport and food, which opened on 21 October 2026. Dates and programmes from riyadhseason.com, checked on 28 October 2026.

Updated October 2026

What’s on

The season’s own site groups its programme into live concerts and festivals, plays and musicals, boxing and wrestling, matches and tournaments, family rides and games, restaurants and cafés, and heritage arts and traditions.

Boulevard City and Boulevard World

Boulevard City, in Hittin in the north of the city, and Boulevard World, with its experiences running from 30 October 2026 to 22 May 2027, are among the season’s main zones. Check each zone’s opening dates on riyadhseason.com.

The northern districts

Planning your evening

The season comes alive after dark. Book tickets on the official site, allow time for traffic on Thursday and Friday nights, and pair a zone with dinner in the northern districts.

Questions and answers

When did Riyadh Season 2026 start?

On 21 October 2026.

Source: riyadhseason.com (checked 28 October 2026). Programmes change: check the official site before you book.

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