Saudi Living reports that an expanded lineup of international sports and cultural events has been confirmed across the Kingdom for 2026, spanning Riyadh and Jeddah. Tickets for licensed events are sold through the official Enjoy Saudi website and app, where users browse and buy directly, with accounts typically verified by Saudi mobile number and ID.
In Jeddah, the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix returns to King Abdullah Sports City (the Jeddah Corniche Circuit) from 17 to 19 April 2026. Practice and qualifying sessions run across 17–18 April, with the race on 19 April and concerts and fan zones continuing into the late evening. Tickets are offered in General Admission, grandstand, and hospitality categories, with three-day General Admission typically around SAR 600–800 and grandstand packages starting near SAR 1,200–1,500; final prices are published on the official ticketing portal.
In Riyadh, the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition takes place within Riyadh Season on 21, 22, and 24 October 2026. Tickets are sold via the official Riyadh Season and Enjoy Saudi platforms with tiered seating, regular seats starting around SAR 100–150 and premium seats rising to several hundred riyals. E-tickets are scanned at venue gates using QR codes.
Festivals and running
Balad Beast returns to Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad) on 29–30 January 2026 across multiple open-air and indoor stages, with standard passes typically SAR 199–299 and higher VIP tiers. The Riyadh Marathon follows on 31 January 2026, offering a 42 km marathon, 21 km half-marathon, 10 km race, and a 4 km fun run, with registration fees commonly ranging from SAR 50 for shorter distances up to SAR 250.
For residents and visitors, the packed calendar means more ways to plan trips and outings across two cities. Exact seat maps and final prices are published on the official platforms closer to each event date.
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