Riyadh Season 2026 is set to open on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the Saudi capital. The new edition will run for 10 weeks under the theme “Big Time,” bringing a broad mix of sports, entertainment, and family activities back to the city.
The announced programme spans a wide range of interests. On the sports side, visitors can expect boxing, wrestling, and UFC events, along with the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. The cultural and entertainment line-up includes concerts, theatre, comedy, and dedicated family entertainment.
Venues and destinations
Several familiar destinations are returning with updates. Boulevard World is back with new country pavilions for the Netherlands, Portugal, and Yemen, while Boulevard City reopens with refreshed entertainment. Wonder Garden offers rides and family activities, joined by The Groves and the Farmers’ Market. The Ana Arabia exhibition will be hosted at VIA Riyadh.
For residents and visitors in Riyadh, the season remains one of the year’s biggest entertainment calendars, offering options for families, sports fans, and culture enthusiasts alike over more than two months.
Official 2026 ticket prices, venue-by-venue fees, opening hours, booking steps, ticket validity periods, and payment or refund rules have not yet been specified in the available announcement. A confirmed 2026 booking channel or official ticketing platform has also not been identified so far. سعودي ليفنج will share verified details on tickets and booking once they are officially released.
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