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Riyadh Season

“The world's largest entertainment festival — 5-month mega-event with 60+ zones, top-tier concerts, boxing, F1, esports + fine dining”

Riyadh Season is Saudi Arabia's flagship 5-month entertainment mega-festival (November-March). Boulevard World, Boulevard City, Winter Wonderland, VIA Riyadh, Fanar, Al Suwaidi — 60+ zones. Past headliners: Post Malone, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Enrique Iglesias, Muse, Guns N' Roses. Major boxing (Ring of Fire, Battle of the Baddest), F1 pre-season events, esports finals. Launched 2019 as part of Vision 2030.

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
November 1, 2025-March 31, 2026 (5 months)
Rolling programme
Following year
2027
November 1, 2026-March 31, 2027

November through March annually since 2019. Runs 5 months every year.

Duration
5 months (~150 days)
Crowd
20+ million visitors
Budget/day
$150-450 (Riyadh hotel + zone entry + food)
Book ahead
3+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: Concert-goers + boxing fans + families + Middle East winter escape
  • ✓Book Riyadh hotels 3-4 months ahead for concert weekends — Four Seasons Kingdom Centre, Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont, Waldorf Astoria are luxury. Movenpick + Radisson Blu mid-range
  • ✓Boulevard World is the largest zone — SAR 75+ entry (~$20). Boulevard City is walkable + free entry
  • ✓Winter Wonderland (Fanar zone) is family-focused — SAR 65+ entry (~$17). Rides + ice rink + Christmas markets
  • ✓Ring of Fire + Battle of the Baddest boxing tickets go on sale 2-3 months before each fight
  • ✓Saudi e-visa online (SAR 300 ~$80) — apply visa.visitsaudi.com, instant approval for 50+ nationalities. Alcohol still prohibited in Saudi

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Frequently asked

When is Riyadh Season 2026?
November 1, 2025-March 31, 2026 (5 months). Rolling programme — different concerts, events, and zones each weekend.
What are the main zones at Riyadh Season?
Boulevard World (60+ country pavilions), Boulevard City (walkable food + entertainment), VIA Riyadh (luxury retail + fine dining), Winter Wonderland at Fanar (rides + Christmas), Al Suwaidi Park, Diriyah heritage.
Who has performed at Riyadh Season?
Post Malone, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Enrique Iglesias, Muse, Guns N' Roses, Andrea Bocelli, Alicia Keys, David Guetta, Tiesto, Marshmello + many more. New line-up announced monthly.
How do I buy Riyadh Season tickets?
Buy via WeBook (webook.com) — official Riyadh Season ticket platform. Zone entry + concerts + boxing sold separately. Book major concerts 2-3 months ahead.
How do I get from Riyadh airport to Riyadh Season?
RUH to Boulevard World / City = 45-60 min drive. Uber SAR 80-140. Careem SAR 70-120. Riyadh Metro (opened 2024/25) connects Kingdom Centre + downtown to some zones.

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