QB Festival Opens at Boulevard City in Riyadh
QB Festival has opened at بوليفارد سيتي in Riyadh, bringing competitive gaming, technology-driven experiences and interactive challenges to visitors across a month-long entertainment program. The festival is held at the SEF Arena gate in Hittin district on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road, running from 27 July 2026 to 29 August 2026.
The festival operates daily from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am across its 32-day run. Each ticket is valid for the selected date only and allows single-day entry during operating hours. Final events and the QB Cup final are scheduled toward the closing day on 29 August 2026.
Tickets and prices
Standard tickets (including VAT) start at 35 SAR for general festival entry, 55 SAR for entry plus QB Cup (Content Creators Cup) access, 99 SAR for entry with fast track, and 150 SAR for VIP entry. Tickets are purchased through the WeBook platform and its mobile app.
What visitors can do
Inside the festival, visitors can explore electronic gaming zones with competitive console and PC titles, virtual and augmented reality arenas, a drone soccer arena with team-based matches, and interactive tech challenges featuring AI-driven games and motion-tracking competitions. Most activities are included in general admission, while some premium sessions and player slots carry additional on-site fees, typically ranging between 20 and 80 SAR depending on the experience.
The Content Creators Cup, an esports and physical challenge series for influencers and creators, takes place on the main stage area, usually after 9:00 pm on scheduled match days. For families, gamers and technology fans in Riyadh, QB Festival offers a full evening of activities within one of the city's largest permanent entertainment districts.
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