Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia is unlike almost any other major sporting event in the Kingdom. Formula 1 stays inside one circuit. A football match takes place inside a stadium. Dakar crosses enormous stretches of terrain. Drivers and riders race through deserts, rocky tracks and remote landscapes while teams move across the country with them. The
The Red Sea Film Festival has quickly become one of Saudi Arabia’s most internationally visible cultural events. Held in Jeddah, it brings films, actors, directors, producers and cinema professionals together while also giving audiences the chance to discover work from Saudi Arabia and around the world. The sixth Red Sea International Film Festival is officially
SOUNDSTORM Riyadh has become one of the biggest names in Saudi Arabia’s modern music scene. Organized by MDLBEAST, the festival brings international, regional and Saudi artists together in Banban, north of Riyadh, for a large-scale live music experience. The next SOUNDSTORM is officially scheduled for December 3–4, 2026 in Riyadh. MDLBEAST currently describes the festival
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has become one of the Kingdom’s most recognizable international sporting events since Formula 1 first arrived in Jeddah in 2021. The race is held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, a fast street circuit beside the Red Sea. Its night-race setting, high speeds and waterfront location give it a different atmosphere from
Riyadh Season has become one of the most recognizable entertainment events in Saudi Arabia. What began as part of the Kingdom’s growing entertainment calendar has developed into a huge collection of attractions, performances, sports events, restaurants, themed zones and family experiences spread across Riyadh. For residents, it has changed the rhythm of the capital during
Aseer Season 2026 offers something very different from the desert image many international travelers still associate with Saudi Arabia. In and around Abha, visitors find mountains, green landscapes, cooler temperatures, heritage villages, cafés, outdoor attractions and summer entertainment. The 2026 season runs from June 25 to September 1. That timing is important. While temperatures rise
Saudi National Day 2026 will bring cities, businesses, families and communities across the Kingdom together on Wednesday, September 23. Unlike an event held in one stadium or festival zone, National Day belongs to the entire country. Saudi flags appear on streets and buildings. Landmarks turn green. Families gather. Hotels, restaurants and shopping centers create special