October – March
Riyadh Season
Boulevard City & citywide, Riyadh
The Kingdom’s flagship entertainment season — global concerts, combat sports, immersive districts, dining, and family attractions across Riyadh.
Spring
LEAP
Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre, Malham
One of the world’s most attended tech conferences — global tech giants, startups, and government digital initiatives converge on Riyadh.
February
The Saudi Cup
King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh
The world’s richest horse race — elite jockeys, thoroughbreds, and a purse of more than US$38 million.
Spring
Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah Corniche Circuit
F1’s fastest street circuit under lights on the Jeddah waterfront — a fixture of the global motorsport calendar.
December
MDLBEAST Soundstorm
Banban, Riyadh
The region’s biggest music festival — headline international DJs and artists across huge open-air stages north of Riyadh.
22 February
Founding Day
Nationwide
Commemorating the 1727 founding of the first Saudi state — heritage displays, fireworks, and cultural programming across the Kingdom.
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